Paula Nichols

Personal Details

1 The Gables
Polesworth
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 1DD

01827 331256/ 07973431657

paulanichols@btinternet.com

Employment

2002 – Present Birmingham Metropolitan College, Sutton Coldfield, West

Midlands
Maingrade Lecturer
• Course leader and personal tutor (to 2009) for BTEC First Diploma in Media
Production Responsible for the development and implementation of course
modules, liasing with other staff members to plan and monitor course structure
and student progress
• Course tutor for BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies, A Level Media
Studies and A Level Film Studies. Modules delivered include Video
Production, Digital Video Editing, Experimental Film and Video Installation
and Multi Camera Techniques
• Responsible for planning and designing learning materials incorporating a
variety of learning styles and methods, setting assessment for taught modules
and assessing student work
• Contribute to the development of the department through open evenings and
award ceremonies
• Responsible for developing material for the Media section of the Moodle
network up to 2009

1999 – 2002 Thomas Danby College, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Visiting Lecturer
• Responsible for implementing and running AS Film Studies
• Responsible for a variety of taught modules on the BTEC and GNVQ Media
Production courses

Technician
• Responsible for issuing and maintenance of audio-visual equipment for the
media department, including the implementation of digital video production
software and subsequent instruction to staff and students
• Responsible for the maintenance of theatre equipment, including the lighting
rig
1999 – 2002 Trinity and All Saints University College, Horsforth, Leeds,
West Midlands
Visiting Lecturer
• Responsible for the planning and delivery of Media Production Level 1, Music
Production Level 2 and Media Theory tutorials
• Assistant marker for Myth, Meaning and Movies film module

1990 – 1994 Freelance Sound Engineer

• Responsible for the setting up of sound production equipment in live concerts
• Responsible for the monitoring of sound levels during concerts

Education

2006 – Exeter University

MA in Film Studies. 2 modules out of 5 completed

01/2006 –
03/2006 Open College Network
Diploma in Neuro - Linguistic Programming: Distinction

08/ 2005 –
12/2005 Open College Network
Diploma in Counselling: Distinction

2001 – 2003 Huddersfield University

PCGE in Post Compulsory Education

1996 – 1999 University of Leeds

Communication and Cultural Studies with Media: 2:i

Professional Memberships
Royal Television Society – Full member

Other
I am currently Disputes Officer for the Sutton Coldfield College branch of the
University and College Union
Good knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Word
Interests include films, walking, reading, console gaming (PS3 and XBOX 360) and
gardening