Ishaaq-Silver Arts Awards Unit 1 - Part D: Arts Research
Which art forms are you interested in?
I am interested in a lot of art forms, mainly music, film and photography.
Describe the kind of people or careers involved in these art forms.
There are many careers involved with these art forms, such as being a director, a camera man, a photographer and even being a musician.
What kind of places might they work/display/perform/exhibit in?
A director would be working in various areas in different countries. A photographer would be at many different events, from film premieres to weddings, photographers work at many different places, and their work is showcased in some museums and are posted online for everyone to see. A musician would work in a professional studio with producers and would perform at different venues in front of crowds.
What qualifications would you need to go into photography?
To be a photographer, there aren’t any specific qualifications required. You just have to have a good eye for good pictures and be able to get creative with your pictures.
What experience do you need?
You don’t need much experience, you would need to know the basic functions of cameras in order to become a photographer or director.
What skills do you already think you have that would help?
I can adjust DSLR camera settings as well as understanding different factors of filming/photography. I also have a decent eye when it comes to composition.
What other skills do you need to gain?
I need to gain more experience and I need to be able to explain each feature on a camera.
How will you go about gaining further skills in the field? (please tell us which organisations / opportunities you have found and their websites):
I would gain more skills by messing around with cameras. Also by signing up to projects, such as:
https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/visit-and-do/develop
How have you gone about your research?
I have researched online and looked around my area, unfortunately I haven’t found much in my area.
I interviewed Rozi, a film practitioner and director who was helping at the Holborn Community Association. From my interview, I have learnt that the best way to get into the industry of filming and photography is to continue making short films, as well as taking a lot of pictures and getting creative with everything. I have also learnt that creativity is a key part of photography and filming, since you need to have a good eye for different shots.
Please give a summary in your own words about what influence doing this research has had on you.
Doing this research has made me want to do a lot more photography and try to get into more courses such as this one.