INTERVIEWS.

During the Module BC1003 (Audio Project) with Gill Sargent. we looked at interview techniques. From these lessons we learnt how to interview effectively, understanding the difference between open and closed question.

For Example:

-  WHO            Ask for FACT               E.g. A persons name.

(closed question)

-  WHEN         Asks for FACT             E.g. A time.

(open question)

-  WHERE        Asks for FACT            E.g. A place.

(open)

-  WHAT          Asks for FACT  or INTERPRETATION of FACT     E.g. A sequence of events.

(open question)

-  HOW              Asks for FACT or INTERPRETATION of FACT     E.g. A sequence of events.

(open question)

-  WHICH         Asks for a CHOICE.       E.g. A choice from a range of options.

(open question)

-  WHY              Asks for OPINION.        E.g. A reason for a course of action.

(open question)

From these skills learned in Gills lesson i was then able to apply these Open & closed quetsions to the questions i asked to our guest speakers in Kim Brooke's lessons.

Below is the questions I asked our guest speakers.

Interview 1.  Kim Brooke  Freelance director.

Question:  What initially interested you in having a job within the media industry?

Interview 2.   Tom Chumley  Freelance Director.

Question 1:   What is it like to be a director?

Question 2:  What personal qualities & attributes do you personally feel you need to have to be a director?

I believe from my understanding acquired from gills Lessons of open and closed questions. I received very good and effective answers, because i asked open questions which enabled the interviewee to give a fact and a personal interpretation, which made the interview more personal.