3. GCSEs
Doncaster School For the Deaf
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2012 English – Foundation
Skill Entry Level One
Pass
2012 English – Foundation
Skill Entry Level Two
Pass
2013 English – Foundation
Skill Entry Level Three
Pass
2014 GCSE English E
2014 GSCE Maths E
2014 History D
2014 ICT Merit
2014 Art C
2014 RE D
2015 Art AS Level D
4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
2019/2020 GCSE English
Language
N/A N/A
2018/2019 GCSE Maths C (4)
2016/2017 Level 2 Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
Distinction UAL
2017/2018 Level 2 Performing Arts Distinction UAL
2018/2019 Level 3 First
Year
Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
Pass UAL
2019/2020 Level 3 Second
Year
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
02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
6. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade
36 Pass
7. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology (Year 2)
Unit Grade
9. Characteristics & Contexts in Creative Media
Production
10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production
8. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade
10. University Course
Course Title Film and Television Production
UCAS Code W600
Link https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-film-
television-production/#content_year_1
Location University of York
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language grade C or 4
UAL Grade • Merit or Distinction
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Three years (Full time)
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 10
11. University Course
Course Title Film Studies
UCAS Code P303
Link https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/film-and-performance/ba-
honours-film-studies/full-time/2020
Location Sheffield Hallam University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language grade C or 4
UAL Grade • DMM
UCAS points • 104
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Good support for Deaf students
• Three Years (Full Time)
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 10
12. University Course
Course Title Drama and Film Studies
UCAS Code WW46
Link https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/20
20/00199/ba-drama-and-film-studies/#course-profile
Location The University of Manchester
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Maths and English grade C or 4
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 34
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Three Years (Full Time)
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 7
13. University Course
Course Title Film, Photography and Media
UCAS Code W600
Link https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/g619/film-photography-and-media-
ba#section3
Location University of Leeds
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English GCSE C to A* (4 to 9)
UAL Grade
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Three years full time
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 7
14. University Course
Course Title Film and Television Production
UCAS Code P309
Link https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/film-and-television-
production-ba/
Location University of Bradford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English and Maths GSCE grade C or 4
UAL Grade • DMM
UCAS points • 80 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Three years (Full time)
• First year – Watch and learn some movies and interview the director and
actor.
• Second year – Start to writing to create the film and build the imagination.
• Third year – Start to filming and create the film.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 8
15. University Course
Course Title Film Studies
UCAS Code P303
Link https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/film-
studies-ba-hons/entry-requirements/
Location University of Liverpool
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade • Merit or Distinction
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Three Years (Full Time)
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 6
16. University Course
Course Title Drama and Film Studies
UCAS Code WP43
Link https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/ug/drama-film-studies.aspx
Location University of Hull
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English and Maths GCSE C or 4
UAL Grade • Merit or Distinction
UCAS points • 80 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Three years
• Can do both acting and directing in one course
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
Rating 10
18. Introduction
• My name is Jack Bevens and I am Deaf.
• I went to Doncaster School for the Deaf and I studied Maths,
English, History, RE and Art.
• I went to Communication Specialist College Doncaster and I
studied Creative Media Production Level Two (One Year)
• I went to York College and I studied Creative Media Production
Level Two and Performing Arts Level Two.
• Now, I am studying Creative Media Production Level Three (Two
Years)
• I would like to apply to university to studying Drama and Film
Studies (Three Years) and I want to learn to become a film
director and actor in the future.
19. Academic History
• I went to Doncaster School for the Deaf. I studied Maths, English, History, Art
and RE.
• English is important for me because I know film directors and actors must
use English for scriptwriting.
• History and RE are helpful because I might create short films about war also
films about King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth 1.
• Art is important to me because that helps me to imagine what I will create
and what my short films will look like. Also in creating storyboards which is
helpful. I think art links to Deaf culture more than English because Deaf
people can imagine strong images and live in a visual world.
• I went Doncaster College for the Deaf (Now, Communication Specialist
College Doncaster) I spend one year studying at Creative Media Production
Level Two. I learnt how to create scripts and editing and this was the first
time I learnt about creating short films.
20. Current Study
• Creative Media Production and Technology Level Two: I created a horror short
film called “The Stranger”. I learnt new skills to create the script, editing and
the camera because I have never tried it before. I really enjoyed my first time
creating a short film. I like to learn about film because I want to be director in
the future.
• Performing Arts Level Two: I was performing on stage in front of a live
audience. I had excellent facial expressions and body language. I had some
skills with the performance because that is important to the audience in
understanding what the story is about. I want my future to include acting
because I love to be a comedian actor and make my audience laugh.
• Create Media Production and Technology Level Three: I created another
horror short film called “Death Birthday”. My skills had improved from Level
Two. I want to be professional because I want go to university to learn to be
more professional with directing and acting.
21. The Future
• I want to apply to York, Hull and Sheffield Universities because
they have drama and film studies (three years) courses. I will
learn acting and directing in one course.
• I know three departments have popular jobs directing and acting:
Television Centre in London, MediaCityUK in Manchester and The
Leeds Studios in Leeds.
• First, I hope to get a job in Leeds because that is near York (my
home) and easy to travel to from York. However I am prepared to
travel to Manchester of London.
• University will also help me develop confidence with travelling to
different cities and possibly aboard as part of my studies.
• I want to work in Hollywood because that is the ultimate goal and
where most movies are made.
22. Outside College
• I love hanging out with my friends, shopping, going to restaurants
and road trips (one day).
• I am Deaf but I have some hearing friends because I like mix socially
with hearing people. I know that university may only have a few
deaf people but I feel confident with hearing people too.
• I went to holidays Ibiza, Majorca, Benidorm, Tenerife and Vigo all in
Spain. I met some people from aboard and they are open-minded
and respectful. They make me feel more confident. I really enjoyed
my holiday, nightclubs, boat party, waterpark, zoo and theatre.
• I am a member of the Deaf community where I meet lots of deaf
people. I am a friendly person and like to make them feel
comfortable and have fun.
• I am sure I will do the same at university because I like to give to
include hearing people and make them feel comfortable and
relaxed around me.
23. Conclusion
• I want to go to university because I want to get a job in the
future as a director and actor. Going to university is the best
way of making this happen.
• I would like to learn more about teamwork within a group and
learn how to communication with hearing people more
efficiently to get prepared before the job begins.
• I will move to second year of level 3 Creative Media Production
and I hope I can achieve a distinction on my course to prove I
have what it takes to succeed.
• I know university is different than college because at college I
only work by myself. This is not enough for me, I like too
develop relationships with people who also like to create
movie.
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