The document provides instructions for creating a guide to working in the creative media sector. It asks the student to compile an annotated research portfolio and then use that research to produce a guide covering the different types of employment, legal issues, work flexibility and how to choose an employer. It reminds the student to collect any research they have done, choose a format for the guide, and determine what resources they need to complete the task, which is due by a specified deadline.

1. Create a ‘Guide to Working in the Creative Media Sector’
a) Research portfolio
Annotated and/or highlighted copies of web pages, journals, books, notes,
mind-maps etc.
b) The Guide
This product may be in the form of a video, podcast, booklet or word
document.
1. Describe the main types of employment status within the Creative Media sector
2. Describe the key legal and taxation differences between main types of employment status
3. Explain the main implications of each employment status, in relation to job security,
flexibility and working patterns
4. Describe a range of prospective employers and the profiles and products of these
employers
5. Explain how to choose an employer in terms of ownpersonal interests, knowledge, skills
and job requirements
Things to do today:
What research have you collated?
Is it in a folder, highlighted and annotated?
In which format will you produce ‘The Guide’?
What software, materials or resources will you need in order to create your
guide?
Deadline Task One: