Thanks for the crits guys, unfortunately I can't change the showreel for the showing as my lecturer needed it ASAP and i'd be lying if i said it wasn't a tad rushed.

I am intending on starting work on version 2 this week though, with new material to make a showreel that focuses predominantly on animation, with the possibility of making another showing off visuals and modelling.

to answer an earlier question, other things were taken into account for my degree including modules on marketing (webpage, CV etc) and a 10,000 word Dissertation.