1. Why I would like to join:
I would like to join, as i need a new project to become a part of. I recently got into Plymouth art college and now i need something else to dedicate myself to.
I also think it would be good for me to join as i am on usually everyday in the graphics area of the forums, and really do know quite a bit about that certain area.

2. Desired section:
If i was accepted for the newspaper i would request to become part of the Graphics area as a writer

3. My experience:
Accepted into plymouth art college and design.
3 years of self taught graphic design
Interests in art and media since before i can remember
work experience at a print company.
Always bin interested in art and all surrounding areas around that.

4. My example:

this is a bit of writing coursework.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End Starts off exactly where it left off.
Its overall plot will leave you hanging from the edge of your chair after non-stop amounts of pure sword fighting action.

I do however feel disappointed, because the film doesn’t give many clues if you haven’t watched the first two blockbuster movies. Also these different series of plot lines and new characters do create an overwhelming sense of confusion.

As you run through the film you will have some laughs! Sometimes the action needs to be broken down and eased out. They have managed this superbly with great use of comedic lines such as …

Jack:" Annamaria. [She slaps him]"
Will:" I suppose you didn't deserve that one either"
Jack:" No that one I deserved"

As you begin to watch this Action-swabbing blockbuster you are brought into Darkness and depression, which really sets a mood with most of you hearty pirates! Also the film does use a good use of contrasting lighting & color that really does compliment the special effects!

With Special effects comes the music. The Composer (Hans Zimmer) has succeeded in creating so many atmospheres throughout the film. He also managed this in the first two films however you just seem to notice the music that slight bit more in the third part.

I have noticed that Pirates of the Caribbean does stalk over Johnny Depp (Captain Jack Sparrow) to lead the story a little more. This isn’t a terrible thing however it doesn’t make me so keen to watch what seems to be a better movie from its prequel.
Along with Johnny Depp, is one of the biggest heartthrobs in the UK, Orlando Bloom (Will Turner) … He is more of a “save the Damsel in distress” guy in the other films. However we do see things take a change in this movie. His role takes more of a lead, could more come for him?

Overall this film shows potential for another sequel, question is how good will it hold against it? A film like this is a must see! Especially if you a Pirate lover and if you’re not into rum guzzling adventurous Pirates this film is not for you!

Star Rating: * * * * *
Matthew Theobald

This looks more like an Entertainment section article than Graphics.

Your language skills are a bit shaky. Nearly all of your commas are misplaced and some are missing. You capitalise seemingly at random and have some odd word choices ("Action-swabbing", "stalk over Johnny Depp"?). These points aside, you right well enough and the content and meaning are clear, crisp and interesting.

I don't recall a star rating benchmark, but then this isn't written specifically for this Newspaper, and I'd recommend not to leave your real(?) name at the end.

As Slashing pointed out there a few mistakes. I also noticed you applied for graphics, if you wish to enter for graphics not Entertainment then write a graphics article

= Audio =

I'd like either, but graphics sounds better for me. Also if graphics had more articles it could be worth it?
(about the commas Slashing, i've never had a clue where they truly go )

I've edited it slightly, it looks better now i think.

Okay, you can't just say your applying for Graphics, then if we are accepting you, we would know you by your reviewing skills for Entertainment. You might be horrible at GFX, we don't know by this

First off


Never use an emoticon in an application, it looks terrible. This also annoys me. Automatically tells me your either not serious or you don't have the necessary grammar skills to write an intelligible article. It throws me off if I'm gonna consider you for a position.

If your applying for Graphics you either need to make up your mind and do a GFX piece or you need to apply for Entertainment. And if your applying for Entertainment, you gotta fix your application. You can't just capitalize random "important" words that you feel add to the ambience.

If it was me as the section head for Entertainment, I would turn you down simply because the review isn't that long, you seem to have a quote from the first movie, not the second and you haven't told us too much about the movie itself, e.g plot and story, all actors. Mabye a paragraph summary, just to...you know...know what your talking about.

The review itself is also kinda lacking. First off way too much exclamation! This looks informal and overall creates a goofy attitude. It also lacks detail in some parts. It's a start, but it wouldn't be acceptable to me.

What?



Dude calm down. You're writing for a Runescape forum that 12 year olds read.



I could go on longer, but I won't.


Anyways, I've seen Fatalysm in the Graphic Section. He is active and looks like a mildly good writer. I feel he has the potential of being added. Graphics section doesn't do a whole lot of writing anyways, just needs a few helping hands. I'll ask the team and get their thoughts.

erm hes not writing for the new yorker or something! oh, are you gonna correct me for saying "gonna" instead of "going to"?
Sev is active in the graphics section and deserves this place. im glad your not in charge

It just looks really bad and looks like you gonna put a two paragraph piece of crap on the paper one issue then quit immediately.

Once again, we can't play favorites in the whole selection thing. If we do, then Numba1MetsFan will burst into the topic complaining about how we are biased. Which we are.

Cook, you know this out of all of us. Remember your application thing?

Oh and Red, who are you? Your not even in the paper yet. Take a seat son.

Accepted. Thanks for coming.

yes! i knew you could do it fatalysm!

Woop, thanks for all the support