My first shoot was during the June holidays last year with Uviwe, at the Public School of Health for the PTMC workshop. And what fun that was, it was long, but worth it. Not only did I learn how to shoot footage, but we also learnt a lot about preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS from mother to child. For me the workshop was very informative and I saw that our health departments are really putting their hearts and souls into preventing transmission of AIDS and helping those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
DMS not only instills knowledge and skill, but DMS does a lot more for its student assistants like me. I always feel comfortable to ask for help and advice whan I need it, because I know everyone tries to assist you in their own little way, and I appreciate that.
You also find that at DMS we do things together outside of work, my first DMS event was lasr year June, after me and Uviwe wrapped up the shoot, Andre invited us to join the team at a work function, it was very nice to be part of a staff unction as I've worked for so many people, but never got invited to staff functions, because I was just a casual. We also had a end-of-year function which Andre hosted for us Ripmixlearners at his home. Really had such a wonderful time there.
I have learnt how to work with Audacity, I have been part of a training session at CPUT, and I felt so proud of myself being able to train someone. I have learnt how to duplicate and label DVD's and more.
The road doesn't end here for me though, I'm looking forward to picking up a lot more skills and knowledge.
Peace out until next time!
Hi Tracey,I love your comments. This is a really great post. exactly the kinds of experiences that I was hoping you would get. If you want you could also tell us about how you feel about blogging and what your first thoughts on the subject was. Oh and remember the great story you did? Did you ever show it to anyone else other than the rest of the RMLers? Keep it coming !!!
ReplyDeleteHi, tnx for the comment. I actually enjoy blogging, once I start I can't seem to stop! As usual, my first thought is that everyone will be reading my blog! I suppose you know by now that I am an extremely shy person or private when it comes to sharing my ideas or anything I have created. So I don't think I will be sharing much.
ReplyDeletemust say, I can totally agree with you by saying, working at DMS helps kill two birds with one stone. Gaining skills w.r.t. media tools goes hand in hand with gaining access to varies fields knowledge.
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