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1. UCAS APPLICATION
Kallum Sykes
BUZZWORD – castle2020

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
Tadcaster Grammar School
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2017 English Language 3 AQA
2017 English Literature 1 AQA
2017 Maths 4 AQA

4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
2018 GCSE English
Language
3 AQA
2019 GCSE English
Language
3 AQA
2017-2018 Level 2 Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
pass UAL

5. UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
and Technology (Year 1)
Unit Grade
1. Introduction to Media Processes and Technical Skills
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02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
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03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
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04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
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05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
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06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
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07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
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08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
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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
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10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
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11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
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12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
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13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production
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8. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade

9. Courses

10. University Course
Course Title Interactive Media
UCAS Code WG24
Link https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-
interactive-media/
Location York
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language – Grade C
UAL Grade
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• You'll learn how to understand and create interactive media
software, content and products for a variety of platforms and
uses.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6

11. University Course
Course Title Film and Television Production
UCAS Code W600
Link https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-film-
television-production/
Location York
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language – Grade C
UAL Grade
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• You'll experience creative production, develop technical skills
and explore key areas of theory and history on this rigorous
course.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8

12. University Course
Course Title Graphic and Communication Design
UCAS Code W290
Link https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/e190/graphic-and-communication-
design-ba
Location University of Leeds
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• high grade at GCSE in Art/Design
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 60 credits including 45 at level 3
General
Comments/
Course Content
• understanding of studio practice and the design process through project work
• you’ll build your own design directions as you specialise in graphic design and
advertising
• Your final year is more industry-focused
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
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
Location University of Leeds
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• develop your academic and practice-based skills. Core modules will introduce you to screenwriting as
well as camera, editing and photographic practices.
• In the following year you’ll expand and enhance your skills as you work on a short film project and
take further core modules in photography and cinema.
• By your final year, you’ll be in a position to work on a major project born out of your own interests.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8

14. University Course
Course Title Graphic Design and Photography
UCAS Code WWG6
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=47cb1
747-6ab3-122c-b265-be188f04593c&academicYearId=2020
Location University of Bolton
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 96 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• On this course, we’ll guide as you develop applied skills in a broad range of
graphic design media across digital, screen, multimedia and print-based
graphics and gain an understanding of graphic design software.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
9

15. University Course
Course Title GRAPHIC DESIGN
UCAS Code W211
Link https://beta.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/graphic-design
Location University of Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language and Maths at level 4
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112 points including Art & Design/Design &
Technology
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Learn about the broad applications of graphic design, with the opportunity to focus and personalise
your studies
• Develop research informed and ideas-led solutions to increasing complex visual communication
challenges
• Embrace both the digital and traditional processes of design
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7

16. University Course
Course Title PHOTOGRAPHY
UCAS Code W640
Link https://beta.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/photography
Location University of Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English and maths GCSE grade C/grade 4 or
above.
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112 points including an Art & Design subject
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Learn to develop your individual creative ability with the support of dedicated practitioners
and tutors who have extensive experience in the field
• Learn to explore a range of professional photographic specialisms
• Learn your practice with emphasis on hybrid, experimental and trans-media platforms
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7

17. University Course
Course Title FILM, TV AND STAGE DESIGN
UCAS Code W4C7
Link https://beta.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/film-tv-and-
stage-design
Location University of Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112-128 including Art, Design or Media at
grade C
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Develop a broad range of skills in scenic and set design
• Learn to analyse and interpret scripts and generate and evaluate visual concepts
• Gain the experience to produce three-dimensional scale models and props in
order to test and communicate concepts
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8

18. Personal
Statement
Support in the notes section at the bottom of each slide

19. Academic History
• I studied and did my GCSE's at Tadcaster Grammar School and the subjects that I
chose were creative media, electronics and computer science. I enjoyed these
subjects but computer science was one of the subjects that I didn’t really enjoy
because of how hard it was. I really enjoyed creative media as I loved creating
different types of projects throughout the years. In our school we didn’t have the
best software so it wasn’t the best experience but while I was at home I was using
photoshop so I knew how to use it before I came to college. Electronics was one of
my top subjects in school as I found it interesting as I didn’t know that much about
it in the beginning but then as time went on I got to know more and how to do
different practical activities. I enjoyed most of my time at Tadcaster Grammar
School with my friends and in the subjects that I enjoyed.

20. Current Study
• I am currently studying creative media at York
college and I going to be focusing on
the photography and graphic design aspect of
this subject because this is what I want to do in
the future. Film also interests me too as from a
young age I used to record me and my friends
riding scooters and cinematography really stood
out to me. I really enjoy this subject because I
love creating and designing things. Also I love to
take pictures and see how they turn out.

21. The Future
• After college I would like to go traveling to
Australia or even different places around the
world to see some of the amazing places and
take photographs to build my portfolio up
with some of the best pictures I have taken.
This will hopefully help with university and
employers when I come back to the UK. After
Travelling I would like to come back to the UK
and go to university to get a degree if needed
then I will see where it leads me to.

22. Outside College
• Outside of college I like to hang out with
friends and also go to the skatepark to scoot, I
have been riding since year 6 so it has been a
long time. Also I enjoy gaming and have
recently turned it into a part time job. I have
been gaming for quite a long time as I have
enjoyed different games throughout the
years.

23. Conclusion
• In conclusion, I think going to university could
really benefit me and help me pursue my
career goals. Before I go to university I want to
build up my portfolio by traveling to Australia
and capturing the best moments that occur. If
I find something that I am passionate about
and enjoy then I stick with it and become the
best I possibly can be and work my hardest on
the specific subject.

24. Introduction
• A course that I am going to apply for will
include photography and graphic design at the
University of Bolton. This course will be good
for me because I enjoy both subjects and I
want to turn them both into a career and
going to university will help me with this. Also
another course that I am interested in would
be Film, TV and stage design but this probably
wont be something that I pursue.