Christopher Lucas is drafting a personal statement for a BTec Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Creative Media Production in Games Design. He wants to work in the game industry but is unsure of what role. He has skills in game development tools like GameMaker, Unity and 3D modeling software. He has also done voluntary work for charities. While his skills in areas like punctuality and ICT are good, he acknowledges weaknesses in public speaking and coaching but says they are improving. His personal interests include playing video games, camping, music and socializing with friends.

1. Salford City College
Eccles Sixth Form Centre
BTec Level 3
90 Credit Diploma in Creative Media Production
Games Design
Personal Statement
Draft some answers to the following questions. This is the start of a working document that you will refine over
the year. Remember to be truthful, relevant and positive. A successful personal statement is a combination of
head and heart.
Name
Christopher Lucas
What is/are your dream job(s)?
What do you have to do to start working in that industry?
I want to work in the Game Industry; however I am unsure of what role I want to take.
What skills do you possess now?
Don’t list your qualifications as they are on you CV. Talk about what you did within those subjects that you’re
good at and enjoyed.
I have high knowledge of Game maker, Unity and Modeller, as well as Illustrator and Photoshop
Have you carried out any work experience or voluntary work?
Don’t list your qualifications as they are on you CV. Talk about what you did within those subjects that you’re
good at and enjoyed.
I have performed voluntary work at Charities, including sales etc.
What soft, transferable skills do you possess now or need to develop and how?
Problem solving Communication Commitment
Tenacity Creativity Honesty
Efficiency Innovation Trustworthiness
Teamwork Entrepreneurship Reliability
Self-presentation Punctuality Humour
Confidence Public speaking Empathy
ICT Literacy Numeracy
Try to use examples from your everyday experience and that negatives can sometimes be turned into positives.
I am very punctual and have a high attendance, my skills in ICT, literacy and numeracy are acceptable, however
my skills that include public speaking and coaching are not very good, but they are improving over time.
What personal interests and hobbies do you have or have had in the past?
Reading
Films
Music – both playing and listening to.
Socialising
Sports
Pets
Travel
Stamp collecting
However uninteresting you may think your interests are, even if you’ve not taken them very far, put them down.
My main hobbies in my life include, playing video games, camping, listening to music and socialising with my
friends.