Course Review: Screenplay Writing
Name: Ed My hotcourse: Screen Writing Institution: London Academy of Media, Film and TV Ed tells us about his forays into the tricky world of screenplay writing… I took a classes in screenplay writing because I know I have an exciting screenplay just waiting to burst out of me, which will herald the way to enough riches and success that I’ll never have to work (properly) again. Having completed the screenplay writing course, I now realise that coming up with ideas for films is easy. The hard bit is getting these ideas down on paper,...

VQs Explained
Vocational qualifications can be very useful stepping-stones to many careers. With the ever-increasing numbers of students progressing to higher education, there is a mounting demand for flexible, highly skilled workers who do not necessarily need to have a degree or A-levels. Employers are advocating courses that equip young people with the skills and attitudes that build business, and are recruiting those who have work experience or occupational training. Qualifications can be classified into three types – general, vocational and occupational. General qualifications are focused on a...