Cover Letter

As mentioned in my statement of intent, as well as a possible career involving moving image, I am also interested in the possibility of teaching sixth form students photography. Due to choosing to undertake a work experience module next semester, I have tailored my cover letter to suit a possible placement I will apply for at the Post-16 Center at Ashton Park School. This is a speculative cover letter, as I have not seen a position advertised.

Dear ____________,

My name is Lorna Rollings; and I am a second year student studying for a Bachelor Arts Honours degree in Photography at the University of the West of England. I am writing to ask if there is any possibility of a work experience placement available in the photography department.

I previously studied for my A-Levels at the Post-16 Centre from 2008 – 2010, and feel that my education here was instrumental in my decision to continue my studies to university level and become a photographer. I achieved an A grade in AS and A-Level Photography here under the tuition of Colin Mustoe and Anita Reynolds, before going on to gain a Foundation Degree in Professional Photography from the University of Gloucestershire.

As I am in my second year of my degree, I am starting to think of what I would like to do in the future, and teaching photography is something that I am considering. After five years of practising photography, I have many skills in both digital and film photography, but would like to gain some experience working with sixth form students. I feel that an opportunity like this will not only improve my understanding of what it is like to teach, but will also aid my personal development.

As I have mentioned, I believe that this opportunity will help me in my personal development and I am happy to apply the skills I already have as I move forward towards a career path. Any further contact would be very much appreciated.

Thank you very much for your time.

Kind regards,

Lorna Rollings

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