3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
English Language 4
English Literature C AQA
Maths C AQA
Drama B OCR
History E AQA
Geography D
Applied Science
level 3 (btec)
Lvl 2 merit
RE D
4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
1 C English
Language
4
Maths
Level 2 Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
UAL
5. UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
and Technology (Year 1)
Unit Grade
1. Introduction to Media Processes and Technical Skills
m
02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
m
03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
m
04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
m
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
m m
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
m m
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
m m
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
m
6. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade
60 Merit
7. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology (Year 2)
Unit Grade
9. Characteristics & Contexts in Creative Media
Production
m
10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
m
11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
m
12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
m
13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production
m
8. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade
10. University Course
Course Title BA (Hons) Media production
UCAS Code
Link http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/MEDMEDUB/
Location Lincoln
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 grades C or above (includes English)
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 128
General
Comments/
Course Content
Works like lvl 3 media where in the 2nd year u specialize in a
subject and the 3rd you do an FMP in the final major project for
the year.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
9
11. University Course
Course Title Media and performance
UCAS Code W400
Link https://www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/media-performance
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English and Maths GCSE grade C
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Acting and media production will be taught how to act and how
to work in film / standup media
Able to act in your own films
Making the films your own
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8
12. University Course
Course Title Film and Media Production
UCAS Code P390
Link https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/digital-media/ba-honours-film-
and-media-production/full-time/2018
Location Sheffield hallam
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language or
Literature at grade C or 4.
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 80 UCAS points, including 56 points from two A
levels or equivalent, or an alternative
qualification such as an Access course
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Focusing more on team films and working in a huge team
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8
13. University Course
Course Title FILM PRODUCTION
UCAS Code W435
Link https://www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/film-production
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English and Maths GCSE grade C
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112-128 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Year 1: get to know the basics
• Year 2: get to know certain aspects of the industry
• Year 3: specialize and make something.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7
14. University Course
Course Title Media Production: Film and Television BA (Hons)
UCAS Code P3Q4
Link https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/media--
production/media-production-film--television-ba-hons/
Location York st. John
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
including English Language
UAL Grade
UCAS points 96-112 UCAS
General
Comments/
Course Content
working with other students to learn the full range of practical, digital
production skills. You’ll also learn about finding stories – both fiction
and non-fiction – and you’ll write a script for a short film. You’ll also get
an introduction to the history of media institutions and practice.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
5
15. University Course
Course Title Film BA (Hons)
UCAS Code W610
Link https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/film
Location Falmouth
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English language
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 104 – 120
General
Comments/
Course Content
• 1st Year: looking into films and how they are made
• 2nd year making content and developing
• 3rd specializing in one area of film production
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
5
17. Academic History
I studied at Tadcaster Grammar school before I started York college. My main intentions
after finishing my GCSEs where to start somewhat of a drama course. Although after the
grades id got back doing media and drama at an A level wasn’t an option because of my
failed English language at the time. So for the year before moving onto lvl 3 media I decided
to do the lvl 2 media course because it would mean I could still do my drama outside of
college that I did, therefor having a balance in both areas.
In my GCSE the closest I got to media was filming drama rehearsals and final products. Only
other filming I did before college was my drama class outside of school (PQA) that aloud me
to experiment with films and try and make our own. Most of these where posted on the
pqa york website or YouTube channels. This is why media was a pick wen I went to college
because the idea behind working in that industry interested me and that’s why I wanted to
continue with media.
After my 1st year of level 3 media I want to continue making short films and going more in
depth into them that’s why that will be my specialist subject in my 2nd year. Hopefully
making more higher quality films I can put on my CV and YouTube channel. Therefor having
a Launchpad of content ready for wen I want to go to uni and show off what I can make.
If I was going to uni I would like to study a film or media topic because its what I've decided
to specialize in and its what I want to commit to in the long term.
18. Current Study
What I've learnt studying in year 3 compared to anything
else is the amount of work one person has to put in
behind the scenes ,to make a whole production work. So
having this Intel already means when it come to next year
when I want to specialize in this subject this means I can
plan ahead my ideas on the project. Meaning if I have
scripts and ideas at the ready I save time in production to
make better quality films. Therefor making better films
will mean having a better chance of being known for
good quality content as well as good know how on how
to use the equipment already. Therefor hopefully making
me a good candidate for the course I want.
19. The Future
Well in the future I want to be able to get into university and
study the subjects I want to. I want to continue making short
films in the future to come and upload them to my YouTube.
Although one of the main things I really want to do is voice
acting.
As much as doing a subject that requires a lot of acting in the
1st place voice acting has always been a real big interest of
mine after playing the game bio shock infinite and the motion
and voice capture of James Spader as Ultron. The idea of
voicing a character that isn't real and has somewhat power
even though you may not see there face. Something that I
really want to do and something I enjoy doing. I feel like doing
a media course will open up opportunity's to do something
like this. With a lot of the
20. Outside College
Outside college for about 12 years starting in 2005-2017 attending
drama schools in my spare time finishing at PQA in late 2017.
I also did work experience for nestle over the summer where I aided in
making social media posts and working with there team to make
advertisements and social media content. As well as analyses how
consumers responded to these products. This was mainly based round
the chocolate side of nestle. With most of my content posted on the
face book and Instagram as well as my ideas put on the drawing bored
for future reference. This was all done while I was working as a
bartender at my local pub too.
As well as I have a YouTube channel where I make content such as
short films and gaming videos that average about 30-40 views each.
These usually take about a month to make with really no constant
upload secdual.
21. Conclusion
The reason I want to go to university is to move
on and take the next big step in content
creation. Going to university will help me in this
and give me the knowledge to use my skills in a
very high level industry. There for in the future
employers will have and easy choice in picking
me over others due to my skill level and
knowledge of film, production as well as my
attitude towards it that all have been learnt via a
university.
22. Introduction
this is a document that will let me tell you a bit
about myself and my skills that I've learnt in the
past years that have shaped me and my skills as
a whole in the creative media and film platform.
Why I would want to take these next steps is to
improve my skills and make me a better
candidate in the future to employers and other
areas of work.
Editor's Notes
Write a short paragraph about subjects you’ve already studied at school/college that have helped prepare you for your chosen courses at University- level 2 or GCSE level. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Talk about this course- Level 3 Creative Media Production. Reference how it has helped you prepare for your chosen courses at University. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Reference specific projects and software/hardware that you are familiar with.
What do you want to do in the future (ensure it is related to the subjects you are applying for). How will university help you to achieve that?
What do you do outside college? Any hobbies, part time jobs, client work, volunteer work? How does this make you a better candidate for university study?
Summarise why you want to go to university. What will it help you achieve? Why are you a good candidate?
Keep it short and to the point.
Brief introduction referencing what subject/s (keep general if necessary) you are applying for and briefly why you want to go to university.