3. GCSEs
All Saints R.C School
Year Subject Grade AwardingBody
2018 Media Studies C AQA
2019 English Literature 5 AQA
2019 History 5 AQA
2019 English Language 4 AQA
2019 Combined science:
trilogy
6-5 AQA
2019 Mathematics 4 Edexcel
2019 Spanish 4 Edexcel
2019 Religiousstudies 6 Eduqas
4. UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
and Technology (Year 1)
Unit Grade
1. Music Video Project
Pass/Merit
02. Audio Project Merit/Distinction
03. Print Project Merit
04. Video Game Project Pass/Merit
5. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade
60< Merit
6. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology (Year 2)
Unit Grade
9. Characteristics & Contexts in Creative Media
Production
Not marked
yet
10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
Not marked
yet
11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
Not marked
yet
12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
Not
marked yet
13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production
Not marked
yet
7. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade
Not marked yet Not marked Yet
9. University Course
Course Title BA (Hons) Animation
UCAS Code W61M
Link https://www.plymouthart.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-animation/
Location Plymouth University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • least five GCSEs, grades 9 - 4 (A* - C), including
English Language
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 112 points
General
Comments/ Course
Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
10. University Course
Course Title 2D Animation and Stop Motion
UCAS Code I156
Link https://www.tees.ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/animation_&_vi
sual_effects/ba_(hons)_2d_animation_and_stop_motion.cfm
Location Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Acceptable qualificationsin maths and English
include:• GCSE grade 4 or C (or higher) • Level
2 Key Skills(Communicationand Application of
Number) • Level 2 FunctionalSkills.
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 96-112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
5
11. University Course
Course Title ANIMATIONBA (HONS)
UCAS Code WW2P
Link https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-
northumbria/courses/animation-ba-hons-uusanm1/
Location NorthumbriaUniversity, Newcastle
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Applicantswill need Maths and English
Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an
equivalent.
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 120
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
12. University Course
Course Title AnimationBA (Hons)
UCAS Code D367
Link https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-
animation/
Location ManchesterMetropolitan University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• GCSE English Language at grade C or grade 4
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 104-112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8
13. University Course
Course Title Animation BSc (Hons)
UCAS Code W615
Link https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/ug/animation-
bsc/?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=an
imation&utm_campaign=undergraduate%202021&gclid=CjwKCAj
wy42FBhB2EiwAJY0yQvePf3VQIT9zdzyw61ddQ5_BNmbbuaDvNF
AxfKJNx4lltWL1JaJG-RoCOG0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Location University of Bradford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• GCSE English and Mathematicsat grade C or 4
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 104-112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
14. University Course
Course Title BA (Hons) Animation
UCAS Code N39
Link https://www.nua.ac.uk/study-at-nua/courses/ba-hons-
animation/
Location Norwich University of the Arts
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language grade 4
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
16. Academic History
• In high school I studied Media Studies as myearly GCSE which introduced a lot
of conventions of different types of media and a basic understanding of
camera angles and the planning process of films. It taught me how to
analyze films and gaveme a good understanding of audience classifications and
how films appeal to the audience, which I can ultimately apply to my own work in
the more practical based course I am doing currently. Media studies was
interesting but also frustrating because I didn't get to do much practical work.
I did half a GCSE in art which gaveme some basic drawing and painting skills
which has helped in terms of animation work.
17. Current Study
• I am currently studying Creative Media Production Level 3 which has
taught me how to use the adobe software applications. Throughout the
course so far I have learnt how to use Photoshop, Premiere Pre, Audition,
After Effect, and InDesign. I learnt a lot of techniques on this course such as
recently I learnt the basics of clay animation for my FMP and I learnt pixel
animation during a video game project. These projects were my favorite
projects so they have influenced me to pursue a university course in
animation. I have also worked on a lot of projects which use real life
recordings such as the music video which gave me experience using
a camera. This is useful as it allowed me take notice of the skills I have
already learnt and gets me used to planning for the future. In the research
sections my written work I must make bibliography for the sources I
reference which is a process which will prepare for the same process in
university essays.
18. The Future
• I am hoping to work in either the film industry or animation. In near future I
would to start making music videos for my friends who are in a band. I have
considered making light shows or heavily edited video clips and play them at my
friend’s gigs as a possible way to earn money. If I could pick any job in the film
industry I would either want to be an editor or a cinematographer. When I start
working in animation, I will probably start off by posting my animations on
YouTube because this will allow me to improve my skills and build a portfolio
whilst still being able to have a job at the same time. Then after doing that for a
few years I will look for a job in animation.
19. Outside College
Outside of college I have beenlearning how to make music using Cubase and I'm learning
to playguitar which I am hoping incorporateinto my projects at college. I also work on
making photosin photoshop for fun and I have made a few album covers for friends. I
am currently learning how to use recording software. I am focusing on the recording software
OBS studio because it is free, using recording software will allow me to track my production
process as when I am working on a computer which will be useful as it will allowme to
remember curtain techniquesI used. Outside of college I use the animationsoftware Adobe
Animate and photoshop for 2D animation,Hue animationstudiofor clay
animation, Mandelbulb 3Dfor making 3D Mandelbrotzooms. Mandelbulb 3Dis helpfulas it
allowsme a lot of controlover camera movement which a useful skill to learn. I am currently
trying to learn Blender so that I can have experience a 3D animationsoftware because there
are more career opportunities in 3D animation. Ihave recentlybeen experimenting with light
liquidshow animation.
20. Introduction
• Watching films has been my main activity for a long time and I've been
doing animation since my first year of college. My favorite directors are probably
Takeshi Miike, Aljandro Jodorowsky, David Lynch, Lars von Trier, and Dario Argento.
My favorite animators areBruce Bickford, Jake Fried, Justin Tomchuck,
Jan Švankmajer, and Shinya Tsukamoto. I would preferably like to do a course with a
lot of practical work rather just theory.
21. Conclusion
• In conclusionI think going to your university will
be a good chance to develop my skills in either
animation or film so that I am able create
animations or films comfortably and to a higher
quality. I also think that’ll enjoy living away from
home and it will allow me to become more
independent. I think will be a good candidate
because I have a passionand interest in the
subject so if I wasn’t doing a course in it I would
be learning about it at home, so I will have a
good work ethic.
