Introduction to me

I am Imaad Bajwa I am studying to be a Sports Journalist at London College of Communication, University Of Arts London. Over the past year, I have been learning the necessary skills, which are required in the field of journalism. This involves the basic pyramid of news worthy facts and subbing. Sports journalism is an area, that I have great interest to work in ever since the age of 13. I am regular reader of many newspapers and magazines, particular favourites are The Daily Mirror and The Daily Mail, I also take care in their house styles and how they present their stories, since starting the course I have found myself picking holes amongst certain articles in the public domain, due to my better understanding of publications.The first year of my course saw me undertake a variety of tasks, such as creating an original story and match report on darts. A important part of the course was enhancing my writing abilities, which I think is to a sound standard. As well as the print side of things, I have also learned about the broadcast field and the complexities that are involved in that field. This was a good insight to it, as I had a lack of knowledge coming into the course, I am now better acquitted with it. I particularly enjoyed producing the radio and T.V segements we done, this involved obtaining vox pops, interviews, moreover the general presenting of the end product, which has allowed me to develop better understanding and confidence in that area.This year has seen me work closely to the university newspaper Arts London News, in which me and the other students write up different stories of copy related to the sports section of the newspaper. My first feature piece involved me attending a Olympic meeting in Stratford, and listen to the concerns of the local people in Newham of the 2012 games in London, this was a good experience in getting quotes and relating them to the topic. I also managed to obtain an interview with former British Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson.As of yet I have no work experience and I am sure that should if I continue to work hard and be dedicated in my pursuit of work experience, an opportunity will come available. Although I write up copies of work in our class blog, http/fdasjists.blogspot.com, this is an example of my work on the blog which was received quite well. http://pseudscorner.blogspot.com/2007/05/passionate-prawn-sandwich-fan-by-iddy.html