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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 WILLIAM ANDERSON GITTENS Author, Cultural Practitioner, Media Arts Specialist,

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 It's The Lens is an invisible cultural theoretical abstract when applied it becomes a visible conversation. The same is applied figuratively and metaphorically through the lens as a Media Arts Specialist.©2018 William Anderson Gittens Author B.A., Cinematographer, Cultural Practitioner,Dip.Com. Arts, , Media Arts Specialists’ Publisher

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Special thanks to the Creator for his guidance and choosing me as a conduit to express the creative gifts he has given me and my late parents Charles and Ira Gittens.

Thanks to those who assisted me along this journey namely my Beloved wife Magnola Gittens, my Brothers- Shurland, Charles, Ricardo, Arnott, Stephen, Sisters- Emerald, Marcella, Cheryl, Cousins-Joy Mayers, Kevin and Ernest Mayers, Donna Archer, Avis Dyer, Jackie Clarke, Uncles- Clifford, Leonard Mayers, David Bruce, Collin Rock.

My children Laron and Lisa.

Well-wishers-Mr.and Mrs. Andrew Platizky, Mr. Matthew Sutton, Mr.& Mrs. Gordon Alleyne, Mr. Juan Arroyo, Mr. and Mrs. David Lavine, Mrs. Ellen Gordon, Dr.Nicholas Gordon, the late Dr.Joseph Drew, Merline Mayers, Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Millington, Rev. & Mrs. Donavon Shoemaker, Ms. Geraldine Davis, Rev.Carl and Rev Angie Dixon, Mrs. Gloria Rock, Rev.Pauline Harewood, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Russell, Mrs. Shirley Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Felton Ince, Mr. and Mrs. David Brathwaite, Mr.and Mrs. Ryan Miller Mr.and Mrs. Neilo Mascoll.

All of the above contributed to my academic developmental journey.

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2

William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2

William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Saint John’s Parish Church in Barbados https://www.barbadospocketguide.com/barbados-attractions/churches/anglican/st-annes-church.html

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Bridgetown, Barbados William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Bridgetown, Barbados

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Sailing, Barbados William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 The Smile Barbados William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Sailing, Barbados

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Saint Ann’s Church in Barbados was completed sometime between 1853 and 1855 and was quite similar in design to many of the chapels built during the tenure of Bishop Coleridge. .

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 The Moon By Night, Barbados William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 Codrington College is an Anglican theological college in St. John, Barbados. The college was founded with funds from the bequest of Christopher Codrington, who after his death in 1710 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codrington_College William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services Š2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.1 Lisa, Barbados William Anderson Gittens Devgro Media Arts Services ©2018

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 The breadfruit tree is closely related to the breadnut tree that can also be found in Barbados. http://www.barbadospocketguide.com/our-island-barbados/plants/trees-fruit/breadfruit-tree.html

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IT’S THE LENS VOL.2 The Cabbage palm is a large palm which reaches heights of up to 130ft. This palm is used for the purpose of yard brooms and basketry and can be found growing wild in gullies across Barbados. http://www.barbadospocketguide.com/our-island-barbados/plants/trees/palm-trees.html

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About The Author BELIEFS Developing and growing in the context of excellence, professionalism and quality in a measured way especially in the discipline of Multimedia Services since this what we do best.

Magnola and William are married Children Lisa Gittens and Laron Gittens 2017 Codrington College Estate Committee Trailer 2017 Produced A Centennial Documentary & Murals Carrington Wesleyan Holiness Church 2015 CEO/Managing Director Consultant Devgro Media Arts Services 2011Project Manager Thorsby EDUCATION:

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About The Author 2004-2006 Post Masters work at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Cultural Studies 2002 Management Course BIMAP 1995 Bachelors of Arts in Media Arts Jersey City State University-special concentration pre and postproduction 1992 General Education Diploma (U.S.A.) 1992 pursued the Diploma Video Production at the Barbados Community College.

1991 Diploma in Communication Arts at the University of the West Indies the course concentrated primarily upon public speaking; Journalism techniques, Writing and speaking; Audio and video production, and the legal aspect of journalism.

2004-2006 Post Masters work at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Cultural Studies 2002 Management Course BIMAP

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Professional Experience 2015 CEO ,Managing Director, Consultant, 12th January 2015, Devgro Media Arts Services was registered in the Register of Business Names under No. 54463 and a Member of Small Business Association # 20912 Devgro Media Arts Services We will develop and grow in what we do best in this Global Space in the context of Excellence, Professionalism and Quality in the production of Multimedia PowerPoint Presentations for - Social Events. July 4-8 2011 Coordinator 47th Caribbean Food Crops Society Conference Managing a budget of BDS. $200.000.00 dollars as well as managing the logistical aspect of the conference, networking information to international delegates, soliciting sponsorship, coordination 12 subcommittees, drafting the president’s speech, Liaising with the following; the Chief Immigration Officer requesting the waiving of visas for international delegates from Haiti, Chief Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade regarding seating of diplomats and specially invited guests. Ministry of Health, requesting information of the countries that will require vaccinations to facilitate their at Conference; CEO at Grantley Adams International Airport Incorporated requesting passes for Liaison Officers and Transportation Officers in facilitating delegates. The Commissioner of Police requesting Police Officers to provide security and to serve on the Protocol Committee- photography firms for selection. New Jersey City University Editor in- Chief Managed a staff of ten students; managed a budget of $35,000.00 to $50,000.00 in U.S. currency pages, laying out pages press ready. Taking photographs of students and activities on campus 1992- 1994 -Member of the Judicial Committee Jersey City State University Duties included listening to student's complaints that contravened the institutions 'regulations.

1990 ~ 1991 Seconded to the Faculty of Education, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus. Duties included preparing workshops for CARNEID and UNESCO. Teaching graphic arts, video and still photography to teachers in the Dip Ed Programme and Masters programme Graphic Artist-

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Professional Experience 1992- 1994 -Member of the Judicial Committee Jersey City State University Duties included listening to student's complaints that contravened the institutions 'regulations.

1990 ~ 1991 Seconded to the Faculty of Education, University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus. Duties included preparing workshops for CARNEID and UNESCO. Teaching graphic arts, video and still photography to teachers in the Dip Ed Programme and Masters programme Graphic Artist1990 -1991 Technical Assistant- Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Audio Visual Aids Department. Dutiesprocessing black and white, colour film and Transparencies slide, graphic arts and illustrations.

1991 Diploma in Communication Arts at the University of the West Indies the course concentrated primarily upon public speaking; Journalism techniques, Writing and speaking; Audio and video production, and the legal aspect of journalism.

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Professional Experience 1983-1988 1 Official Composite Artists of The Royal Barbados Police Force Duties included -sketching composites of suspects, stolen items jewelry from written information, Intelligence unit, Crime prevention Unit and Special branch 1989 –2005 Freelance Photojournalist –Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation Duties - field assignments, live broadcast, and shell umbra cup football Jazz festival, Arial photography 1978-1979 Supervisor at Barbados Knitting and Spinning 1972-2015 Member of the Barbados Regiment and the Barbados Boys Scouts Association AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER: October 2000 Author and Publisher of Educational/Historical Children Books Images of Yesteryear in Barbados volume 1 , Images of Yesteryear in Barbados volume 2, Building for the Future Vol1,

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Professional Experience 1. Colour Me Vol1,

1. People of Conversation Vol1 .

2. Mise en scene Vol1,

2. Have You Considered This Approach? Vol.1

3. Land Marks Vol1,

3. Is There Anything New Under The Sun? Vol.1

4. Technique Demonstration Vol1,

4. The Children of Immigrants Vol.1

5. Established in Barbados Vol 1

5. Barbados In Review Vol.1

6. Monuments Vol1

6. The Optics Vol.1

7. Focus Vol1

7. The Launch Vol.1

8. People Vol 1

8. Our Matriarch Vol.1 9. To Classic Or Not To Classic Vol.1

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Professional Experience 1. A Singular Island Vol.1 2. Relics Vol.1 3. Through The Lens of a Media Arts Specialist Vol1 4. 13.75 5. Mediterranean Memories.Vol.1 6. Excerpts from Icons Vol.1 7. It’s the Lens Vol.1 8. Singular Island Vol.1 9. To Classic or not to Classic Vol.1 10. Expressions of a Century Vol.1 11. Mia The Leader Vol.1 12. Global Landmarks Vol.1 13. Is The Pen Mightier Than The Sword?Vol.1 14. It’s The Lens Vol.2

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