Knowledge - Unit 1

*1.1 Describe the main types of employment status in the Creative Media sector*

-Web designers, specialising in web design software
-Graphic designers, specialising in image editing software

*1.2 Describe key legal and taxation differences between main types of employment status*

-When working as a freelance designer, there is no working contract and you only pay tax for yourself, whereas in a big company, tax is played through your employer. However as you are self employed, and any money earned is yours, and you do not get a set wage.
-When working for a design studio full time, there is both a working contract and taxation. These are in the form of legal agreements between the employer and employee, and pay checks.

*1.3 Explain the main implementations of each employment status, in relation to job security, flexibility and working patterns*

-Freelance :There is a lot of flexibility when working as a freelance artist, as you only need to complete work that you choose to do. Howver, this can lead to irratic work pattern and less security
-Full Time : There is less flexibility in a full time but more security and a more stable working pattern. This mean while it is not as easy to get time off or alter your working hours, there is more of a promise of work, and payment.

*2.1 Describe a range of prospective employers and the profiles and products of these employees*

-For an employee that functions well within all the different aspects of digital design, then a more permanent position within a studio is a better option, however for someone who specialises in one aspect of design, freelance work is more suited.

*2.2 Explain how to choose an employer in terms of own personal interests, knowledge, skills and job requirements*

-You could choose an employer for many different reasons. For example, you enjoy the work involved, you have the skills required, you have the sufficient work drive and ethic. It is only when you fufill these kinds of areas will you find a job you enjoy doing, and can do well.

*3.3 Describe and pitch a creative idea to an employer or commissioner*

-With peers : Discussion
-With a manager or supervisor : Presentation (Powerpoint etc)
-With a client : Design sheets (presentation of final product on different items)