My name is Peter Banister and I am currently studying Multimedia Journalism at Drake University in Des Moines Iowa.
My Journey
I am originally from Stillwater, Minnesota, located east of the Twin Cities. At home, I live on a lake so I spend the summer months boating and out on the water. I currently attend Drake for their multimedia Journalism program, with a minor in music. Previously, I attended Stillwater Area High School in Stillwater, MN.
Throughout high school, I was involved in several activities such as choir, theatre, and newspaper. I graduated from Stillwater in the class of 2024 and am expected to get my Multimedia Journalism degree from Drake University in 2028. I am also looking for upcoming internships or media opportunities for the summer of 2025 in the MSP or DSM areas. Some examples of my work are found on my portfolio page.
Multimedia Journalism
I have a passion for story-telling through media, whether that be traditional writing, video production, or through social media. My interest in media production started when I was in my junior year of high school after taking a newspaper class. In said class, I had taken part in copy editing, as well as broadcast journalism.
Currently, I am looking more into the media production side with an emphasis on video editing. I have gained proficiency in a majority of Adobe products. When I was a Broadcast EIC, I used Premiere Pro to edit monthly news clips, along with some projects in my Video Production class at Drake. I also have used Photoshop and InDesign throughout some of my design classes at Drake.
Other Interests
Although I am not studying photography, I enjoy the visual art aspects when it comes to digital photography. I particularly enjoy taking landscape photos, which can include anything from ocean views to city skylines. One goal for myself in the future is to engage more with photography, especially if it helps me more with my media degree.
When I am not in school, I work for a local printing center, creating books, posters, and banners. I know how to operate large format printers and laminators and have basic knowledge of how to service them.
One of my other passions is in music. I have been involved in private voice lessons since 17 years old and still do activities to further myself in voice. In college, I am involved in opera theatre and other private voice lessons. In the future, I plan on looking more into media manipulation and would potentially be interested in a job as a video editor or social media manager.