About me/ Hopes and Aspirations

Well, I chose Media studies with visual cultures course, as in A level I studied Drama and Art. Both of these I thoroughly enjoyed especially drama, as I loved getting up and performing as well as analysing the plays and trying to 'read' the characters and what they were really thinking. However, even though my drama teacher told me many of times, I should pursue with acting I knew deep down that it wasn't something I wanted to concentrate on solely, which brought me to Media studies. I thought the course would incorporate, both aspects from Drama and Art giving me the best of both. Also the course offers many different skills that would be useful in many careers, which for me is ideal as i'm not sure what I would like to do in the future which sometimes worries me slightly, but its just I don't want to make the wrong decision.
Drama and performing has been a major part of my life for many years. My interest for drama grew at a young age through primary and junior school, in which I would take part in all productions and audition hard to get a leading role; this then became more of an interest and hobby of mine when I joined a local theatre group on RAF St Athan base, and took part in the production ‘Sleeping Beauty’.
During my time in secondary school I have involved myself within the drama department and taken part in a major production of ‘High School Musical’, I have also taken part in opening evening performances and became a member of the choir in which singing concerts took place within the church during Christmas. Along with performing roles I have also helped work back stage and also used the knowledge I have about my experience in drama to help teach the younger pupils within the school. I would still like to do some drama related work, and so I intend in the new year on apply to do some extra's work for television.

Starting at university

I was very apprehensive to start the course, as I was nervous about making new friends and finding my way around. It was also a big step for me, becoming more independent and not being surrounding by people I knew.
Travelling was also a concern for me as I have to get 2 buses to university and 2 buses back, which then made me worry about being late for a lecture or even being way too early, and having to sit around on my tod. However, after being here a couple of weeks, I think to myself "why did I worry?". Everyone on the course is really friendly and i have found it easy to make new friends, it's easy enough to find your way around, and the buses aren't as much of a bother as I thought they would be.
So far I'm enjoying the whole experience, and as time goes on I'm positive I'll enjoy it even more.

Text and the City

I have chosen to do my 'Text and the City' project on a graffiti wall in Cardiff. It is situated in Sevenoaks park, Granetown. Ive decided to choose this as what Cardiff means to me, as it is the voice of the people which live in Cardiff.
The wall is completely legal, and is supported by Cardiff Council and the arts council of Wales. As it is legal, a great deal of fantastic art work is produced, which is not an eyesore but a great way to brighten up a dull railway wall owned by Network rail and draws people to see it. It is a project taking place every year in memorial of a graffiti artist, Bill Lockwood, 15 who was killed in a road accident.
Lots of different artisits get together to take part in this event, from all over Cardiff, and the event also has dancers and DJ's to make it a fun weekend.
This project was set up by Bill Lockwood's mother Lou. Lou explaind that her son was very talented at what he did and has produced many works of art which are hung around the house, and is very proud of this event. This event is not only a unique way of remembering Bill, but is also a good way of breaking down the stereotypical barriers in the community.


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Becky Ingram
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Sophie Cullinane