1c Audio visual

When reading the module handbook for the first time to see that we had to produce a Audio Visual and upload it to YouTube i was very nervous about this task as i had never uploaded a video to YouTube.

YouTube has been around since 2005 and was developed by 3 formal pay pal employers with just over a year later was sold to google . YouTube has been revelation to the World Wide Web with over a billion users either  uploading creative videos, liking, commenting and watching the creations of other users.

I use YouTube  on a day to day basis it is a significant part to the performing arts industry, allows performers and students to upload show reels to allow casting agent/directors to see their works quickly and efficiently. The  ability for users  to watch  famous dance companies in rehearsal and performances , for example if you type in 'world ballet day' you are able to watch ballet companies in rehearsal  from around the world,  you wouldn't have the opportunity to watch this  without video sharing websites like YouTube. Opportunities to be able to watch videos like ballet companies performances and classes is very inspiring to young children when teaching dance as they have something to aspire too.

In addition to showreels you are able to have an insight into world famous  ballet / dance companies from around the world. Companies  upload videos in rehearsals and performances onto youtube this allows users to have the opportunity to have an insight into dance companies and allows people to have an aim to aspire to . This relates to my professional Practice as i believe children love to have someone to look upto and it gives them a drive to achieve their dream !

I was very unsure how to go about this task so i decided to type in YouTube 'BAPP' videos of this task appeared and i viewed other previous students videos to help me with the task. Everyone interpreted this task in a different way which was really interesting to see. This is one of my favourites i watched
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlDsZAHGHkM. I liked how Alana used the visual of words through the Audio Visual .

I have decided to base my video on what i hope to achieve from this course and what i would like to do with my career in the near future. I have gone about this task in a formal way i wrote down my ideas which i hope to include in my Audio Visual and practised speaking out loud, Even though going to a performing arts school and appeared in shows which i had speaking roles in, speaking out loud  has always been a difficult and nerve racking skill for me from a young age.

I have edited my video on YouTube video editor, this enabled me to use different tools  that YouTube has on offer which i never realised before. By using the different tools this made my Audio  Visual video my pleasing to the eye than the video i was originally going to upload  onto  YouTube. 

Here is my Audio Visual that i have produced with  lots of practising throughout the past few days. I am happy with what i have produced for my first video creation and upload onto YouTube for the big wide world to view !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTlO6dc5htE

please feel free to comment on your views .


Eleanor Duignan 

1d: 2d image

Over the last few evenings i have been researching into image sharing websites, i currently use Instagram for social interest and i have decided to use Flickr for professional work based photos.  This means i wont  have a clash of social and work based photos on one photo sharing website.

Before setting up my Flickr page i did a bit of research into the website as i had heard of it in the great vine but never had actually thought of using it as a photos sharing website in a professional way.

After looking on the "About Flickr Page " on their website i found out what the goals of the website was when it was set up in 2004:-

1. 

We want to help people make their photos available to the people who matter to them.

2.

We want to enable new ways of organising photos and video

Flickr relates to professional communication as it is a user generated programme incorporating the  like button, commenting and sharing pictures onto other social networking sites. If the website didn't have users sharing and storing photos on the website it would be none existent.

How can Flickr help my professional Practice ?

1. Upload photos of my dance portfolio, by having a link on my cv digitally  this will help viewing my photos easy with a click of a button they are on my Flickr page.

2.Take photos and videos of choreography that i have created /choreographed.

3. A way i can advertise my work to other working professions not only in England but further afield

4. Advertise new work/scheme through photo form as Flickr has different groups for interests.


https://www.flickr.com/photos/144987002@N06/
This is my Flickr account that i have created and imported photos of my dance portfolio, i will add more photos relating to my professional practice as i go through the course.

After creating and researching Flickr, it got me thinking:-
what is next for Flickr ?
Hows it going to develop as the Web develops ?
Will people still use Flickr in the near future or will another photo sharing website appear which will become more popular ?

Your views on how i can develop my page would be helpful, as i am new to the concept of Flickr.

1b: Professional communication technologies

Working in Primary Schools as a Dance teacher I use web 2.0 practically every hour of the day without realising it ! From social networking, emailing ,online banking and using google as a search engine I use Social Media on a day to day basis because i want to inspire and be a good role model to the children i teach. Each lesson i teach i give a "dancer of the week" certificate out to a child who have either tried really hard, achieved something they have been working for a while or maybe something like helping each other, cross curricular the subject with "British vales" which children learn as soon as they start school. I take a photo of the child with the certificate and with photo consent i place the photo on the school achievers wall for PE and also sometime place a photo of the child with the  certificate on the Facebook company page. I believe that this doesn't just highlight the child's achievement but also advertises the work that i do and makes an awareness of the positive impact that my work is having with children and inspiring the future of the arts starting from a young age !  

What is Web 1.0

"What is Web 1.0?" google replies with " Web 1.0 refers to the first stage in the World Wide Web, which was entirely made up of Web pages connected by hyperlinks..it is generally believed to refer to the Web when it was a set of static websites that were not yet providing interactive content"

Web 1.0		Web 2.0
DoubleClick	-->	Google AdSense
Ofoto	-->	Flickr
Akamai	-->	BitTorrent
mp3.com	-->	Napster
Britannica Online	-->	Wikipedia
personal websites	-->	blogging
evite	-->	upcoming.org and EVDB
domain name speculation	-->	search engine optimization
page views	-->	cost per click
screen scraping	-->	web services
publishing	-->	participation
content management systems	-->	wikis
directories (taxonomy)	-->	tagging ("folksonomy")
stickiness	-->	syndication

http://www.oreilly.com/pub/a/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html 

What is Web 2.0?

"What is Web 2.0?" google replies with" the second stage of development of the Internet, characterised especially by the change from static web pages to dynamic or user-generated content and the growth of social media"

I believe this means that when 1.0 was in action you couldn't interact on websites editing and comment. Whereas 2.0 allows users to interact with each other by commenting, editing and allowing a more social independence on the  World Wide Web. 

How has Web 2.0 impacted our lives? 

Web 2.0 has impacted our lives  dramatically from the way that we use technology in a day to day life. We no longer have to go to the library and spend numerous hours in search of a book for our information. Google is the answer within a few seconds the information is right in front of our eyes.With friends and family around the world it is easier than ever to contact them through social networking sites and get replies back from then in minutes. Newspapers online also have social interaction by having comment boxes under the article this allows viewers to express there opinions of the article they have read and also interaction between users.

Disadvantages to Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 has many benefits to our lives but it also does have its disadvantages with Web 2.0 allows users to broadcast their views, not everyone behaves themselves online with regards the content and media posting which is a cause of cyber bullying which is a big issue with youngsters 'with 68% of teens agree cyber bullying  is a serious problem" Its very easy for people to make fake profiles on social networking sites and Copying of profile picture.In addition to Cyber bullying, there is always the concern of how much personal information we should share to the world wide web as such  checking into your own home on Facebook and also checking into the airport all good for friends and family to know but you are advertising the thieves firstly where you live and secondly that you wont be at home as you are on holiday. 

What affect does web 2.0 have on the arts industry?

Web 2.0 is a significant part to employment these days as there is the opportunity to broadcast your cv onto a site for artists called Spotlight which is view able to casting directors. Secondly the WWW is everywhere from our phones to computers to tablets, it doesn't matter whereabouts you are you could never miss out on the opportunity of an audition. 

For dance teachers/ dancers there are numerous pages set up on Facebook called "The Hustle and Dance Teacher Jobs UK which broadcasts jobs available around the UK so again you could possibly never miss out on any opportunity that could be the right opportunity for you!

Web 2.0 is a great way to significantly build growth in business and career aspects for the dance industry.   

http://www.oreilly.com/pub/a/web2/archive/what-is-web-20.html

http://www.theorganicagency.com/blog/life-death-consequences-cyber-bullying/

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/27960/web-10

1a: Professional profile

From the age of 16 I was sending CV's off to local companies in regards to part time work.I was lucky enough to gain myself a Saturday job in a local restaurant, which was very daunting at first. From pouring wine,working the tills ,dealing with food orders and most importantly dealing with customers. Since the first day of employment my CV has been adjusted accordingly with performances, qualification, work experience and general manoeuvring of layout of my CV throughout the years .

For privacy reasons on my blog i am not going to include the following information but if i was to apply for a job i would include the following address, email and contact details 

During my time training at The Hammond we spent a considerable amount of time in our IPS lessons on how to layout a professional CV/Profile for employers and casting directors to view as first impressions count!

When i send off a job application i usually send off 2 CV's depending on the job specification, an academic CV and a dance CV. I am considering combining the 2 CVs together .Does anyone have any opinions on this ? Any feedback would be most appreciated 

Academic Curriculum Vitae 

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Eleanor Duignan

Driving License: Full and Clean

DBS

Key Attributes

I am a very enthusiastic and motivated undergraduate who thrives to learn new skills, I am very confident in communicating and working alongside other team members in a professional and appropriate manner, having the main focus of customer satisfaction and providing an attentive service. These attributes are proved whilst working with in a customer related environment. I always fulfill my role to the best of my ability as an individual and a valuable team member.

Education

The Hammond School: Trinity College London Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance & Michael King Pilates Qualification Mat work Level 1  

September 2012-July 2015.

Dance has always been in my life from a young age taking part in competitions and part of the Royal Ballet Associate from the age of 8-15. When I was in my last year of high school I started auditioning for full time Dance schools and I was lucky enough to be accepted at Hammond and awarded a Dance and Drama Award. This meant I had to move away from home at 16 for 3 years and live with a family in Chester which made me very independent and became more mature. Over the 3 years I have performed in many showcase shows in Chester, Manchester and London.

    The Friary School, Lichfield: 10 GCSE’S Grade C and above including English Literature & Language, Mathematics, Science Core & Additional, History, Music, Physical Education, Performing Arts  and IT .

September 2007-July 2012

Work Experience

Current - Progressive Sports Dance /Gymnastics Teacher &Pauline Quirke Poppets Teacher

January 2013-Present: The Winehouse & The Trooper

2 weeks Work Experience at Birmingham Royal Ballet & Glynwood Insurance

Reference upon Request 

Dance Curriculum Vitae

Eleanor Duignan

                                                               

Height: 5ft 3

D.O.B:10.11.1995

Dress Size: 6-8      

Hair Colour: Blonde

Eyes: Green

Vocal range: b3-b5

Professional Experience

2015      La bayadere                                          The Hammond

2015      Hammond Graduate Showcase           The Hammond , Lowry Manchester &The Shaw Theatre London

2014      Giselle                                                   The Hammond

2014      Dance Triple Bill                                    The Hammond

2013      Plymouth Town                                      The Royal Northern College of Music

2013      Dance Triple Bill                                     The Hammond

Training & Workshops

2012-2015                                                                       The Hammond, Diploma in Professional Dance 

2015                                                                                 Ballet workshop with Irek Mukhamedov

2015                                                                                 Acting and Vocal workshop with James Pearson

2012                                                                                 Ballet workshop with Irek Mukhamedov

2012                                                                                 Vocal workshop with Rosemary Ashe

2006-2012                                                                        Livingston Academy of Dance and Drama

2005-2010                                                                        Junior and Mid associate at The Royal Ballet

Skills

Ballet, Pas de deux, Pointe Work, Corps de Ballet Jazz, Luigi Technique, Double work,  Contemporary, Tap

Additional: UK passport, full clean driving licence, Michael King Pilates Qualification, Grade 6 Flute