2010 Graduate Profile
Mel Lewis, BBC Sussex Sports Producer
"The MA at Solent provided a perfect balance
between theory and practice.
I use the skills and knowledge that I acquired
almost every day in my working life."
"My course enabled me to expand my knowledge of topical industry subjects, such as user-generated content and online marketing strategies, while giving me the freedom to explore areas of personal interest.
|The range of optional units meant that I could choose to study areas that I thought would really make a difference to my industry work. Most notably during the course, I produced a research report for
BBC Sussex, who have now integrated my recommendations into their sports (radio/TV) programmes, and coordinated an event for the launch of an independent record label in Southampton. I also increased my understanding of software and tackled theoretical issues surrounding semiotics in media.
Being assessed in a variety of different ways gave me the opportunity to further my analysing, writing and presentation skills including professional development.
This course gave me the opportunity to explore, be creative and produce work that has actually made a difference in real working environments. As a result, I have had the confidence to take my academic knowledge into my chosen industry."