I’m finding myself through engaging with this course really interested in possible future career goals in recording/engineering. I’ve always been interested in the more technical sides of recording. Doing field recording for a student film and travelling to wales with the equipment and my sole role was to record field recordings I loved it. As well as this doing the current collaboration module has also made me have an interest in recording sounds and using field recordings in sound design, as well as foley from the previous module.
Outside of university, my practice lies in music, writing, and creative directorship. I’ve been releasing music since 2018. Every release is getting better and receiving more attention, with the last release leaving me on the Bandcamp best selling rap vinyl/cassette for two weeks. I’ve received attention and been asked by some A&R what my next move is. And I find myself with this course taking it slower than perhaps I should? I was going to do the DPS year and spend it doing work within industry, film or music perhaps and then return and finish my third year. But now I really want to graduate and use the skills I’ve learned.
I can see myself either working in music or selling albums. Or working in games design, film, podcast editing or general audio editing jobs. This module’s on contemporary issues and the practical element will help me get better at recording and mixing alongside building a portfolio. Even if it’s not exactly relevant to the job I’m applying for I’m considering the skills I can learn and show through my artistic endeavours. I’m excited for the third year but also the chance for experimenting when I graduate and continuing my sound practice. Embrace the unknown for now and go with the flow. One thing for sure is I won’t be returning to a terrible full-time job in hospitality. No more washing dishes!