I have been keeping a personal journal now for a couple of weeks since I started my recent tour in Panto. I have looked at several ways to keep my journal:- I have wrote poems as suggested by Adesola (these I will post shortly).
My personal journal has been kept in various forms to see what best suits me. I have not found this the easiest task but with trial and error I have found I get more from writing in bullet points daily to note my feelings and thoughts on the day. I found this is the most successful way for me as it's quick and easy to write, as whilst on tour I have to manage my time well. I have also found bullet points practical when reading back over my journal to take extracts for reflection.
Friday, 10 December 2010
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Do Web Based Technologies Enhance Professional Practice?
On the first campus session we were faced with the question - Do web based Technologies enhance Professional Practice? In groups we tackled the question and produced a presentation with what we thought. I felt that working in a group and attending this campus session helped me to be more involved and I feel I contributed well to the group with thoughts and views that I would not produce on my own. The environment helped me to produce my own thoughts and then develop them in discussion with other peoples views.
First we brain stormed the definition of each word so as a group we had an understanding of the meaning of what we were being asked!
Web Based Technologies
Search Engines Online websites
Media Devices Blogs
Flickr Spotlight
Internet Twitter
Skype MSN
Email Facebook
Social Networking Reviews Sites
Google Docs You Tube
Enhance
Progressing with time
Improving
More opportunities
More options
More auditions
Keeping up to date
Professional Practices
Spotlight
Career
Life
Marketing
Projecting Yourself
Managing your career
Conducting yourself
We then looked at the question in a format that we separated in to a For and Against so we could define which web based technologies could and could not enhance our professional practice. Here is what we produced:-
For
Casting websites - More opportunities, More jobs
Social networks, Facebook, Twitter - Build yourself a reputation, reader and creator
It's International, Global - can communicate with people all over the world, opens up job opportunities
Emails - quicker, faster, greener
Reviews - Good reviews equals good publicity allowing more opportunities
Skype - cheaper methods to communicate worldwide
Search engines - allows a wider area to search, more opportunities
Communication - More access to communications
Against
Social networks, Facebook, Twitter - need to consider professional and social, could get yourself a bad reputation
Reviews - If a review is bad, then its bad press which can limit opportunities
Casting websites - Defining between real and dodgy sites, can lead to unprofessional jobs
Permanent - What goes on the Internet can not be removed, it's permanent
Search engines - Can filter the wrong information before the best
Hacking - Your information or information you've read could of been tampered with
Reliability - How do you know if the information you gain is correct or reliable
Accessibility - Without computer and Internet access it's very difficult to access these web tools
After our thoughts were down in front of us we could see that a few of the web based technologies fell in to both categories, for and against, as they each had positive and negative aspects to them in relation to our professional career. We focused our investigation in to 3 specific areas to discuss and use in our presentation:-
Overall we believe that web based technologies do enhance professional practice with the involvement of your own professional management.
Please take a look at the presentation my group produced on power point, and also the recording for you tube on our key points and let me know your opinions on if web based technologies enhance professional practice?
First we brain stormed the definition of each word so as a group we had an understanding of the meaning of what we were being asked!
Web Based Technologies
Search Engines Online websites
Media Devices Blogs
Flickr Spotlight
Internet Twitter
Skype MSN
Email Facebook
Social Networking Reviews Sites
Google Docs You Tube
Enhance
Progressing with time
Improving
More opportunities
More options
More auditions
Keeping up to date
Professional Practices
Spotlight
Career
Life
Marketing
Projecting Yourself
Managing your career
Conducting yourself
We then looked at the question in a format that we separated in to a For and Against so we could define which web based technologies could and could not enhance our professional practice. Here is what we produced:-
For
Casting websites - More opportunities, More jobs
Social networks, Facebook, Twitter - Build yourself a reputation, reader and creator
It's International, Global - can communicate with people all over the world, opens up job opportunities
Emails - quicker, faster, greener
Reviews - Good reviews equals good publicity allowing more opportunities
Skype - cheaper methods to communicate worldwide
Search engines - allows a wider area to search, more opportunities
Communication - More access to communications
Against
Social networks, Facebook, Twitter - need to consider professional and social, could get yourself a bad reputation
Reviews - If a review is bad, then its bad press which can limit opportunities
Casting websites - Defining between real and dodgy sites, can lead to unprofessional jobs
Permanent - What goes on the Internet can not be removed, it's permanent
Search engines - Can filter the wrong information before the best
Hacking - Your information or information you've read could of been tampered with
Reliability - How do you know if the information you gain is correct or reliable
Accessibility - Without computer and Internet access it's very difficult to access these web tools
After our thoughts were down in front of us we could see that a few of the web based technologies fell in to both categories, for and against, as they each had positive and negative aspects to them in relation to our professional career. We focused our investigation in to 3 specific areas to discuss and use in our presentation:-
- Casting websites
- Search engines and email - Gmail
- Social networks
- In relation to casting sites, these give the professional a good amount of information on jobs, auditions and castings that are around at that time. In a way it opens up opportunities and alot more jobs use these sites now to advertise rather than 'The Stage'. However there are so many casting sites out there now so how do you know which is the best to use and what information is safe. Also some casting sites charge to see the information in full and to put your profile online, so you need to learn and assess which casting sites are legit and which best suits you for your line of work so you don't lose money.
- In the professional world we rely more and more each day on search engines and emails to help us with our work. They are vital in our everyday work whether it's to research in to information ready for auditions, to search for locations or to email agents and future work prospects. Emails are quicker than the original letter sending, they are instant and greener. However all these resources can be difficult without an Internet connection or access to a laptop. This I have already experienced at the beginning of the course when I had recently moved house and was in the process of organising the Internet connection, it became difficult to almost impossible to send emails and blog. So the resources of emails and search engines are an asset to professional careers if accessible.
- Social networks have been used and developing for many years now, with names like Facebook and Twitter growing everyday. I have used my Facebook account to socialise with friends and family and it's a great way to stay in contact with everyone. However you have to be very careful as what goes on to the internet stays on the internet and cannot be deleted. You need to manage your account as you do not want to paint yourself in a bad light or give yourself a bad reputation. We discussed as a group that it would be difficult to let an agent for example to connect with you on a social network as these cannot always portray you in how you wish to be seen in your profession. But as a group we agree social networks can be an asset, enhancing your career so therefore you could create a specific professional profile.
Overall we believe that web based technologies do enhance professional practice with the involvement of your own professional management.
Please take a look at the presentation my group produced on power point, and also the recording for you tube on our key points and let me know your opinions on if web based technologies enhance professional practice?
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
SUCCESS
Again I have been reading back over notes and thinking about my experiences and thought processes on the course so far. On the Induction day we were all asked the question by Alan 'What does Success mean to ourselves?' This question really stood out for me as I've never thought about it before, so it has got me thinking and I thought I would write a Blog about it!
Success is an Individual thought although its overall meaning is a good thing and the definition of success has the same outline to each individual, I believe Success means something different to everyone. My first step was to actually define success in my mind before finding what success means to me. So ....... What does Success mean? For this I used the Oxford Dictionary and here are the three definitions it displayed:-
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
The attainment of fame, wealth or social status.
A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame or wealth etc.
(Oxforddictionaries.com, 2010)
When clear in my head what is meant by success I brainstormed my thoughts of what success means to me. This is what I came up with:-
Success can be very specific goal or a very wide idea depending on each individual. I believe if we put together all our brainstorms and thoughts they would all be similar but from different views. In conclusion to this question, although it means to achieve your goal I believe success is personal and specific to each person. Success is different to dreams but success can be reached if you reach your dreams. Some dreams cannot always be reached but this does not mean that you have not been successful, for example you could have a dream job or role that you truly love, however although we dream of these they are not always attainable so success is what you believe you are capable of achieving. You also need to consider when you want to achieve success by as I feel time is key on determining if you have reached success.
You could also look at things you would not consider as much to be successful, but actually look back and realise they have helped you to get where you are today which can now be consider a good step on your way to success. I read this phrase 'Failure is success if we have learnt from it'. This phrase has made me realise it's not always the achievements that create success it can also be what you learn from mistakes. I can link this is to my views of success as for when I've attended auditions which I have not been successful in gaining the job I have still learnt more in preparation for future auditions.
It would be really interesting to see what everyone else views success as, so I can discover if it is individual to each person. Hopefully you can find the time to think about what success means to you and blog about it.
Success is an Individual thought although its overall meaning is a good thing and the definition of success has the same outline to each individual, I believe Success means something different to everyone. My first step was to actually define success in my mind before finding what success means to me. So ....... What does Success mean? For this I used the Oxford Dictionary and here are the three definitions it displayed:-
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.
The attainment of fame, wealth or social status.
A person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains fame or wealth etc.
(Oxforddictionaries.com, 2010)
When clear in my head what is meant by success I brainstormed my thoughts of what success means to me. This is what I came up with:-
Gaining an
Achievement
Positivity To Smile J
To earn a Attending many auditions Working in the Industry
Good income I trained in
Happiness Success Hard work
Perseverance Being Healthy
Aiming for your Dreams
Having a steady
Maintaining a good working pattern
level of Fitness Job Offers
Success can be very specific goal or a very wide idea depending on each individual. I believe if we put together all our brainstorms and thoughts they would all be similar but from different views. In conclusion to this question, although it means to achieve your goal I believe success is personal and specific to each person. Success is different to dreams but success can be reached if you reach your dreams. Some dreams cannot always be reached but this does not mean that you have not been successful, for example you could have a dream job or role that you truly love, however although we dream of these they are not always attainable so success is what you believe you are capable of achieving. You also need to consider when you want to achieve success by as I feel time is key on determining if you have reached success.
You could also look at things you would not consider as much to be successful, but actually look back and realise they have helped you to get where you are today which can now be consider a good step on your way to success. I read this phrase 'Failure is success if we have learnt from it'. This phrase has made me realise it's not always the achievements that create success it can also be what you learn from mistakes. I can link this is to my views of success as for when I've attended auditions which I have not been successful in gaining the job I have still learnt more in preparation for future auditions.
It would be really interesting to see what everyone else views success as, so I can discover if it is individual to each person. Hopefully you can find the time to think about what success means to you and blog about it.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
Professional Communication Technologies
I have spent the last few hours reading and making notes on the course reader 'Professional Communication Technologies' and thought as my thoughts and ideas are still fresh in my mind I would write a blog on it for Task 1b.
When I first started to read I was making links to the first campus session I attended where in groups we were asked the question 'How do web based technologies enhance professional practice?' When approached with this question, we decided as a group, to define in our eyes what we believe web based technologies are. This later led our discussions to how prominent and important they are becoming to our communications within our professional practice. So I have already a few underlying thoughts and opinions on the context of the reader.
After reading the course reader here's my developing of my thinking on a range of ideas , theories and issues raised. The reader confirmed for me that technology is progressing and evolving day by day. I look back now and realise many tools I use to use within my career and training were web 1.0 tools, which are a 1 to 1 or 1 to an audience interaction. For example when I left college I sent emails and CVs to agents which is defined as a 1 to 1 basis, formal but without that personal interaction. When I was at college for researching purposes I often used websites to find out information, which is information from creator to reader, again a 1 to 1 basis. Now I have used Facebook for many years, which is a web 2.0 tool in the form of a social network, however it's only since I started this course I've realised how it can be used in relation to my professional career. Each step I take with this course I realise how important web 2.0 tools are becoming in communication for my professional practice.
As professional practitioners we are adapting to the changes of the ever growing Internet to incorporate them in our professions using web 2.0 tools. Web 2.0 tools was defined in the reader as a second generation of web based technologies, these include Blogs, Search Engines, Social Networks etc. These tools allows interaction between the creator and reader and for the reader to become the creator. A huge benefit for me with the web 2.0 tools whilst on this BAPP course is that it can be accessed anywhere in the world. It's a tool acting as a platform.
I learnt in the reader that Tim O'Reilly created a 'Meme' which underlines 3 main concepts that centre on users and creators for web 2.0 tools.
Architecture of Participation
This is web 2.0 tools enabling and encouraging participation. Participation has a key role with the evolving of the Internet as it provides the ability for people to interact, sharing their views, opinions and knowledge. It encourages people to network socially and helps websites to constantly evolve. This is what I have already discovered for myself since starting the BAPP course with creating a Blog. However, already through my journey on this course I have experienced this can not always be as easy as it seems.
"Participation is a function, in part, of the reduction of barriers to access
and that an increase in participation can contribute to the successful building of
relationships and the democratisation of media" (Hamilton, 2000, Course Reader
Professional Communication Technologies)
This is very true as I discovered at the start of the course, when I was delayed due to a lack of Internet connection and a laptop that had crashed. These are issues that can easily get in the way of web 2.0 tools.
Remixable Data and Transformations
This is web 2.0 tools remixing the culture and materials by different users and rearranged for a new purpose. It's millions of users sharing photos, texts and music. This leads to the concept of 'Produsage' which is participation as both a producer and a consumer. Produsage equals content by a wide community, merges professional and amateur backgrounds and it will always be unfinished, continually being developed. This is like my blog, as although I started this for my BAPP course, I can see how this can continue to progress and evolve enhancing my career.
Harness Collective Intelligence
This is web 2.0 tools allowing communities to develop beyond their 'exisiting professional networks'. It builds on the social network encouraging interaction on a world wide scale. Web 2.0 tools facilitate debates, discussions and critical reflection. It's social systems, intelligent search engines and it relies on the users intelligence, thoughts and knowledge to continue to improve and continue to evolve.
After reading this reader it has cleared up and created new thoughts and ideas on how beneficial web 2.0 tools can be to me in my professional communication within my career. I am really feeling the benefits of the blog already with others commenting and helping me to improve and learn new things. It's great meeting others within different roles and communicating through web 2.0 tools, and I'm looking forward to continue commenting on others blogs and seeing how mine develops.
When I first started to read I was making links to the first campus session I attended where in groups we were asked the question 'How do web based technologies enhance professional practice?' When approached with this question, we decided as a group, to define in our eyes what we believe web based technologies are. This later led our discussions to how prominent and important they are becoming to our communications within our professional practice. So I have already a few underlying thoughts and opinions on the context of the reader.
After reading the course reader here's my developing of my thinking on a range of ideas , theories and issues raised. The reader confirmed for me that technology is progressing and evolving day by day. I look back now and realise many tools I use to use within my career and training were web 1.0 tools, which are a 1 to 1 or 1 to an audience interaction. For example when I left college I sent emails and CVs to agents which is defined as a 1 to 1 basis, formal but without that personal interaction. When I was at college for researching purposes I often used websites to find out information, which is information from creator to reader, again a 1 to 1 basis. Now I have used Facebook for many years, which is a web 2.0 tool in the form of a social network, however it's only since I started this course I've realised how it can be used in relation to my professional career. Each step I take with this course I realise how important web 2.0 tools are becoming in communication for my professional practice.
As professional practitioners we are adapting to the changes of the ever growing Internet to incorporate them in our professions using web 2.0 tools. Web 2.0 tools was defined in the reader as a second generation of web based technologies, these include Blogs, Search Engines, Social Networks etc. These tools allows interaction between the creator and reader and for the reader to become the creator. A huge benefit for me with the web 2.0 tools whilst on this BAPP course is that it can be accessed anywhere in the world. It's a tool acting as a platform.
I learnt in the reader that Tim O'Reilly created a 'Meme' which underlines 3 main concepts that centre on users and creators for web 2.0 tools.
Architecture of Participation
This is web 2.0 tools enabling and encouraging participation. Participation has a key role with the evolving of the Internet as it provides the ability for people to interact, sharing their views, opinions and knowledge. It encourages people to network socially and helps websites to constantly evolve. This is what I have already discovered for myself since starting the BAPP course with creating a Blog. However, already through my journey on this course I have experienced this can not always be as easy as it seems.
"Participation is a function, in part, of the reduction of barriers to access
and that an increase in participation can contribute to the successful building of
relationships and the democratisation of media" (Hamilton, 2000, Course Reader
Professional Communication Technologies)
This is very true as I discovered at the start of the course, when I was delayed due to a lack of Internet connection and a laptop that had crashed. These are issues that can easily get in the way of web 2.0 tools.
Remixable Data and Transformations
This is web 2.0 tools remixing the culture and materials by different users and rearranged for a new purpose. It's millions of users sharing photos, texts and music. This leads to the concept of 'Produsage' which is participation as both a producer and a consumer. Produsage equals content by a wide community, merges professional and amateur backgrounds and it will always be unfinished, continually being developed. This is like my blog, as although I started this for my BAPP course, I can see how this can continue to progress and evolve enhancing my career.
Harness Collective Intelligence
This is web 2.0 tools allowing communities to develop beyond their 'exisiting professional networks'. It builds on the social network encouraging interaction on a world wide scale. Web 2.0 tools facilitate debates, discussions and critical reflection. It's social systems, intelligent search engines and it relies on the users intelligence, thoughts and knowledge to continue to improve and continue to evolve.
After reading this reader it has cleared up and created new thoughts and ideas on how beneficial web 2.0 tools can be to me in my professional communication within my career. I am really feeling the benefits of the blog already with others commenting and helping me to improve and learn new things. It's great meeting others within different roles and communicating through web 2.0 tools, and I'm looking forward to continue commenting on others blogs and seeing how mine develops.
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
My Flickr Portfolio
I have now managed to add a collection of photos of myself to my Flickr Portfolio of my time through my career so far, showing the best bits!! After looking at other peoples Flickr collections its good to see what sort of a background we all come from and what others have achieved. It was a little daunting as I have never used Flickr before but working through the steps it was all actually quite easy and I'm pleased with my results. I hope you enjoy my portfolio on Flickr.
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Second Profile of Emma Burkett
After Posting my first profile on my blog I took the time to look at other peoples profiles that have been posted and thought about what makes a good profile/CV. I viewed many different formats and types of profiles/CVs and have decided to write a second profile for myself as I felt that each profile is good for different occasions. As my first profile is very formal I feel it is effective in very professional environments whereas looking at others I have enjoyed the written profiles for a blog environment as they give a more personal touch but still give all the details required in a profile. So I have now written my profile again trying out a new format.............
My stage name is Emma Campbell, I'm 24 years old and I'm a Musical Theatre Performer. During the years 2005 - 2008 I attended SLP College, 'Studios La Pointe' in Leeds where I trained in Musical Theatre for 3 years and gained a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. It was a fantastic and intense 3 years of my life in which I developed and improved many disciplines of performance including Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Singing and Acting. I have also learnt many new skills including Pas De Deux, Commercial Dance, Contemporary, Mime and Salsa. Whilst at college I took my teaching exams for the ISTD Syllabus in Modern and Tap.
During college I was involved in many productions including 'Tribute', 'Gotta Dance' and 'Thats Entertainment'. I was also picked to represent my college at 'Move It' in London. In 2008 I performed on London's West End in my showcase in which I was a featured soloist and dancer.
After graduating from college I have worked in a variety of jobs. I have worked as a dancer and performer within 'Dancing Divas' dance troupe touring across the country performing at different events and venues. I enjoyed this employment as there was always a variety to each performance and a change in styles.
For the last 2 years I have been a member of 'Phoenix' agency and have had many roles working on TV programmes such as Casualty, Doctors and Lewis. I have thoroughly enjoyed many filming sessions I have worked on and it has given me a greater love for acting.
Over Christmas in 2009 I played the villainous Dame in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. I performed on tour with Chaplins Productions. I really enjoyed playing the villain in Panto as there is great depth that can be explored within a villain and I felt I could really develop the character and make it my own. With my success in Pantomime last year I have been invited back by Chaplins Pantos this year to perform for them again on an extended tour in their production of 'Little Red Riding Hood'. I start rehearsals this Friday and I'm really looking forward to the next challenge in my career.
My stage name is Emma Campbell, I'm 24 years old and I'm a Musical Theatre Performer. During the years 2005 - 2008 I attended SLP College, 'Studios La Pointe' in Leeds where I trained in Musical Theatre for 3 years and gained a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. It was a fantastic and intense 3 years of my life in which I developed and improved many disciplines of performance including Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Singing and Acting. I have also learnt many new skills including Pas De Deux, Commercial Dance, Contemporary, Mime and Salsa. Whilst at college I took my teaching exams for the ISTD Syllabus in Modern and Tap.
During college I was involved in many productions including 'Tribute', 'Gotta Dance' and 'Thats Entertainment'. I was also picked to represent my college at 'Move It' in London. In 2008 I performed on London's West End in my showcase in which I was a featured soloist and dancer.
After graduating from college I have worked in a variety of jobs. I have worked as a dancer and performer within 'Dancing Divas' dance troupe touring across the country performing at different events and venues. I enjoyed this employment as there was always a variety to each performance and a change in styles.
For the last 2 years I have been a member of 'Phoenix' agency and have had many roles working on TV programmes such as Casualty, Doctors and Lewis. I have thoroughly enjoyed many filming sessions I have worked on and it has given me a greater love for acting.
Over Christmas in 2009 I played the villainous Dame in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. I performed on tour with Chaplins Productions. I really enjoyed playing the villain in Panto as there is great depth that can be explored within a villain and I felt I could really develop the character and make it my own. With my success in Pantomime last year I have been invited back by Chaplins Pantos this year to perform for them again on an extended tour in their production of 'Little Red Riding Hood'. I start rehearsals this Friday and I'm really looking forward to the next challenge in my career.
Saturday, 13 November 2010
Profile of Emma Burkett
Nationality British/White
Playing age 15-23
Height 5’4”
Eye colour Brown
Hair colour Strawberry Blonde
Dress size 12
Shoe size 5
Vocal type Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range D2 – B4
Training
2005-2008 Trinity National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre SLP College , Leeds
Trained by:
Stewart Avon-Arnold, Michelle Blair, Stuart Sweeting, Alessia Bonacci, Darren Charles, Lucy Meggit, Adrienne Posta, Jordi Guitart, David Sellings, Darren Middleton, Nicki Allan, Helen Leaf, Sam Bell, Stuart Salduk, Hayley Tamaddon, David Watkin-Holmes, Rachel Pease, Martin SaxtonPerforming Experience
Date | Performance | Role | Director/ Choreographer | Venue |
November 2010 - Current | Little Red Riding Hood, Pantomime | Granny Hood | Chaplins Productions | Touring |
January 2009 – Current | Casualty, Doctors, Lewis | Supporting Artist | BBC, ITV | Various |
January 2009 – Current | Dancing Divas Productions | Dancer/Performer | Jennifer Turbit | Various |
November 2009 – January 2010 | Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, Pantomime | Gertie Grump – Dame/Villain | Chaplins Productions | Various |
June 2008 | That’s Entertainment | Dancer/Singer | Michelle Blair, Stewart Avon-Arnold, David Watkin-Holmes, Hayley Tamaddon, Darren Charles, Rachel Pease | |
April 2008 | CoLA’s Awards | Dancer | Rachel Pease | |
March 2008 | SLP Showcase | Dancer, Featured Vocalist | Stewart Avon-Arnold, Michelle Blair, David Watkin-Holmes | Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, |
March 2008 | ‘Move It’ | Featured Dancer | Alessia Bonacci | |
November 2007 | ‘Christmas Concert’ | Ensemble singer | Mr Nevares, Peter Taylor, Stewart Avon-Arnold | |
June 2007 | ‘Gotta Dance’ | Featured Vocalist, Ensemble Dancer | Mr Nevares, Stewart Avon-Arnold, Darren Middleton, Sam Bell, Derek Hartley, Stuart Salduk | The Bradford |
December 2006 | ‘Cinderella’ | Ensemble Dancer and Singer | Adrienne Posta, Helen Leaf, Mr Nevares, Sam Bell, Darren Charles, Stewart Avon-Arnold | The Carriage Works, |
June 2006 | ‘Tribute’ | Ensemble Dancer and Singer | Adrienne Posta, Helen Leaf, Sam Bell, David Sellings, Stuart Salduk | Wakefield Theatre Royal |
December 2005 | ‘A Celebration in Song’ | Ensemble Singer | Helen Leaf, Sam Bell |
Special Skills:
A competent dancer in all styles, Advanced Gymnastics, Basic Pas De Deux, Swimming, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Waitress and bar work, Full Driving License, CRB certified.
Accents:
RP, General American, Southern country (Regional own).
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