UNIT16

Student Name: Zayd O’Donovan

Student ID: 739352

Course Tutor: Gemma Martin

Course: Digital Creative

Group: DC11

Cardiff and Vale College

DigitalCreative

UNIT 16 of my assignment focuses on

various work experience activities at WMC,

designed to help me learn new concepts and

develop skills within the creative industry. I

will be working across the following creative

departments: Stage Lighting and Sound,

Events Management, and Security.

Additionally, I have had the opportunity to

collaborate with the Creative VR department

and other creative teams.

I will be researching into WMC to gather a

better understanding of the type of art centre,

that I will be working within.

Introduction

WMC is a cultural landmark. Since opening in 2004, it’s been a lively spot

for performances like opera and dance. Home to various arts

organizations, it’s all about creativity and community. It’s a proud symbol of

Welsh culture.

WMC is well known to provide opportunities to you young people, and they

offer programs to spark creativity in young people.

More information related towards WMC can be found on there website:

WalesMillenniumCentre(WMC)

www.wmc.org.uk

Week1:BackstageTour

Duringweek1Ihadbeenaskedtoparticipatein

preparationtasks,includingabackstagetouratWMC.

WealsogottomeettheheadofDigitalCreative.

Week 2: SoundOperation

I learnt how sound can change the context of content, we were shown an example of this through Toy Story 2, the

scene expressed joy with joyful sounds, and then it all changed when it was switched over to more gothic themes, with

gothic sound effects.

-Given a basis on how to utilize various different

event operation gadgets, that revolve around

manipulating sound

-I participated with people part of my group, we were

instructed to create a video that showed how sound can

change the context and the whole concept of a scene.

- Taught how music and sound is used to

manipulate emotional engagement, and

make content more engaging

-Learnt how powerful frequencies can

-Half of the group members, also sang on the

stage, and the other half of us assisted, by

helping to rig lights, adjust sound, etc..

Week3:LightOperation

Part 1:

We learned about different types of plugs, including "male plugs," their functions, and the basics of how to set them

up.

Part 2:

We then took a tour of the upper levels of back stage, and even got to change the color of the WMC building lights

to green, and when we were on the upper levels of the building, we walked up some stairs and on to these chain

things high-up, and it felt as if we were walking in the sky—it was amazing! Once we reached the other side after

walking through the sky, we went up these stairs, which took us to the roof!

Part 3:

We then did a quick group stage story, and tweaked the story script a little, and it was only a small fraction of the

story we did, and we were shown how flashlights are used in plays and on stage.

Week4:EventsManagement

-Discussed about

potential event

concepts with the

whole group

-Instructed about basic

event safety, and

safety protocols

-Learnt about event

management

-Created our own concept

events—mine was about

cross dressing!

-Learnt about how

important fire alarm

drills are

-We all got into sub-

teams, to create out

concept event

-We made my own concept event in groups

Week5:EventSecurity

(PART 1)

PART 1: Theory Towards the end of the day, our

event security teacher Wez,

provided some basic insight as

towards what will be doing the

following day, about securing a

certain someone.

We all made a few jokes about all

of this, and asked a couple

questions, we were told if we

disclose anything about this on

social media, then this whole thing

will be cancelled, and asked us to

take this seriously.

At the end, he told us he'll provide

all the information he needs to

tomorrow.

-Watched celebrity security

videos

-Watched paparazzi videos

and paparazzi attempts

-Saw some censored

terrorism attempts

-Brought awareness about

potential terrorism threats

-Shown around fire exit areas,

and emergency areas of

WMC

-Discussed basic event safety

and event security

-Learnt about event safety

PART 2:Practical

Phase 1: Overview

We received an overview from Wez about what each team will be doing, along with our specific tasks. We were

also assigned code names and given instructions on how to use the necessary gadgets for each task.

Phase 2: Plan

All of us began to plan what we were doing and had discussions about our roles. I, myself, created a well-

documented plan, complete with drawings, sketches, steps, and information on what me and my team members

would be doing.

I was assigned to the escort team.

Phase 3: Operation

My team and I waited outside. I alerted everyone that the client had arrived and informed the team that the client

was about to park. The security team carefully assisted her out of the car, while we observed the area to ensure no

one was lurking with ill intent. My team and I followed the other team to provide additional security for the client.

Once the client was safely inside, we went outside to ensure her car was secure and that no one was nearby. We

waited until she finished her meeting with Wez and ensured her safety when she left. Afterwards, it was a job well

done!

On this week we learnt, about GVR, VR, AR, MR, and more.

We played some VR games, went on an Augmented Reality trip, saw

prospectives, and learnt lots of different interesting things about VR, it was

really fun, interesting, and educational!

Week6:CreativeVR

On this week we learnt, about GVR, VR, AR, MR, and more.

We played some VR games, went on an Augmented Reality trip, saw prospectives, and learnt lots of

different interesting things about VR, it was really fun, interesting, and educational!