Sunday 22 September 2013

Banks on Photo Finish



 













An interview with Megan Banks


Megan Banks advances her career by taking on a BA (Hons) Photography Course at Hereford College of Arts. Read our interview with Megan and check out her awesome blog at 'It's like Meg' here


Previous High School: Earl Mortimer College, Leominster

Why did you choose to come to HCA:
It gave me a chance to do something I love and I wanted to find where my art could take me and what careers it could lead to.

What have been the highlights for you over the past 2 years:
In the 2nd year you really start to understand the importance of all the experimenting and finding out about a whole range of art & design subjects you do in the first year, because you are constantly learning.  Whatever you do here influences how you think and you take that all with you in the second, specialist year. It means you have a greater level of confidence to work on self -initiated projects.

Anything you have been particularly proud about whilst on the course
I’ve had quite a few opportunities to exhibit my work – it’s a good feeling to know people are looking at my work, and hopefully like it.  I’m pretty proud of my final portfolio too.

How would you describe the culture and atmosphere at the College:
Everyone is gets along.  They are really open to individual ideas and opinions and you never feel like you are being judged. 

What you would you say to someone thinking about doing the course:
If you want to try out new way of learning and new experiences – this course delivers!

What advice would you give someone in Year 10 or 11:
You have to have an interest in art & design to start with but because of all the different pathways and the support you get from tutors a whole range of possibilities open up for you.

What do you plan to do when you leave the course:
I’ve been offered a place at HCA to study BA (Hons) Photography

And long-term plans:
To have a really successful photography business and develop a unique style of photography.

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