3. GCSEs
Norton College
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2020 English Language 5
2020 English Literature 5
2020 Maths 5
2020 History 5
2020 Business 5
2020 Economics 5
2020 Combined Science 5-5
2020 Media D2
5. University Course
Course Title Filmmaking
UCAS Code W610
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/b04d16bf-32e5-
44cf-b940-
904ba7a70979?academicYearId=2022&courseOptionId=2bca6ab
7-6084-4385-819f-286f005c67f0
Location Leeds
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English- 4
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Focuses solely on production and improving you as a
filmmaker
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
9
6. University Course
Course Title Media Production
UCAS Code P300
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/dfa7123d-
37e7-11eb-c8db-604f55ae1d1f?courseOptionId=34258035-
298f-4594-8d22-70ac080e1a23
Location Liverpool
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English/Maths- 4
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 88
General
Comments/
Course Content
There will be a mixture of exams and coursework. Includes
web content, fiction and factual video production, etc.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8
7. University Course
Course Title Media Production
UCAS Code W374
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e1af2365-d5a9-
4a6c-8ecf-1197a0e38462?academicYearId=2021
Location Hull
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• N/A
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
It will include film making and all the aspects that go into it
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7
8. University Course
Course Title Film production and professional practice
UCAS Code F3P6
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/24635a25-28c1-
40c1-9790-05ec6bf52e8e?courseOptionId=06c8abb2-6c99-43e5-
9ae2-706d01048516
Location York
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• N/A
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 32
General
Comments/
Course Content
Involves production and job roles. Further years include working
with clients.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
9. University Course
Course Title Film and TV production
UCAS Code W690
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/c532919f-5c5b-
b26d-0a29-bf955a162211?courseOptionId=3bd0ce57-2261-
4342-974f-fa430c42057b
Location Manchester
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English and maths- 4
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 80
General
Comments/
Course Content
Production rolls, skills, professional practice, industry
engagement, research project
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
11. Academic History
In my previous school (Norton College) I achieved a level 5 grade
in every subject including my chosen subjects and required ones.
My chosen subjects were- business, economics, history and
media where I got a level 2 distinction. I had good attendance
and good punctuality at the school as well as never really getting
in trouble.
12. Current Study
I am currently studying level 3 creative media in year 2. Last year
my grade was a pass which allowed me to get into the second
year, I hope to improve on this grade for the end of this year.
Once again, I had good punctuality and attendance last year
which I plan to keep up for this year. I am enjoying this course as
it allows me to create pieces of media that are fun and are
relevant to me.
13. The Future
For the future I would like to attend university and finish with a
BA (Hons) and then move onto full time work. I would love to
work at a huge film production company as my long term end
goal but until them, I will try to get jobs in the media industry,
whether that be advertisements for small companies or making
low budget films and then work my way up to big companies like
Universal or Marvel Studios.
14. Outside College
Outside college I have a part time job as a kitchen porter which
takes up most of my time but I enjoy playing football casually
and occasionally attend Liverpool games and I also attend an
explorers group in my local area. I also have a strong passion for
cars, so I occasionally go to car shows as well.
15. Conclusion
I want to go to university as I feel it will give me the best
opportunity to move onto a high skilled and high paid job in the
future. I put effort into work I am very interested in as I can get
very passionate about a topic.
16. Introduction
I am applying for film making/production as I fell this is the
course most suited towards me and will give me the experience I
need to get a high skilled job in the future. I am passionate about
film making so by doing a course I enjoy I am more likely to be
engaged and enjoy the 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- Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. 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.
