This document contains information about the applicant's education history including GCSE and diploma qualifications and grades achieved. It also includes details of several university courses the applicant is considering and rankings of their suitability. The highest ranked courses are BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies at the University of Lincoln and BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University.

3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2017 English Lang/Lit 4
2018 Maths 3
2017 IMedia C
2016 Health and Social
Care
C
2016 Business B
2017 Geography E
2017 Science D
2017 ECDL Merit
2017 English Lang/Lit 4
2018 Maths 3

4. York College Grades
Year Level
(GCSE/FS)
Subject Grade Awarding
Body
2018 Maths 3 AQA
Level 2 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
PASS
02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
PASS
03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
PASS
04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
PASS
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
PASS PASS
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
PASS PASS
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
PASS PASS
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project

6. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade

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 BA (Hons) Film and Television Studies
UCAS Code PW36
Link https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/ftvftvub/
Location Lincoln School of Film and Media
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Film and television inform, entertain, reflect, and also shape society, and this course examines the power behind
these key mediums.
This course at Lincoln is a theoretically oriented critical studies degree, enhanced by opportunities for creative
and professional development. It gives students the opportunity to undertake practical work, enabling them to
deepen their understanding of the critical issues and key concepts of the discipline.
The course is taught by research-active staff working on a diverse range of topics, including the documentary,
heritage cinema, children's film and TV, representations of difference, Hollywood, and marginal cinemas.
Meanwhile, practical modules are delivered by active media professionals using industry-standard facilities and
equipment.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8

11. University Course
Course Title BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies
UCAS Code
Link https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-
film-and-media-studies/
Location Manchester Campus
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• GCSE English Language at grade C or grade 4.
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
104-112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Film modules introduce you to the history of cinema and the many forms and genres that have evolved, broaden
your horizons from Anglo-American film to world cinemas, and develop your skills as a critical interpreter of the
cinematic text. Media modules also explore development, forms and criticism, but have a particular focus on
current and emerging platforms and industries. In your final year you’ll focus your study on your own chosen
areas of specialism, working with academics who are experts in those fields.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7

12. University Course
Course Title Film and Media Foundation Year BA (Hons)
UCAS Code P320
Link https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-
northumbria/courses/film-and-media-foundation-year-
newcastle-subject-to-validation-uusfem1/
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Students will need Maths and English Language
at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
80
General
Comments/
Course Content
The Foundation Year in Film and Media provides an introduction to film, TV production and
studies, and media. Through engaging with film making, current affairs and mass communication,
you will begin to develop critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills that are
essential for further study and future employment.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7

13. University Course
Course Title BA Film and Television
UCAS Code P390
Link https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees/index.p
hp?action=programme&code=P390
Location School: Edinburgh College of Art College: Arts, Humanities &
Social Sciences
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
Pearson BTEC Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma with D plus two A
Levels at grade B (or M plus AB at A Level).
General
Comments/
Course Content
You will work on your own mini-films and exercises as well as attending masterclasses and
workshops on various practical aspects of the film-making process. In the second semester you
will collaborate on senior productions in order to understand the working of a crew and the
different roles possible.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6

14. University Course
Course Title FILM & VISUAL CULTURE
UCAS Code
Link https://www.hope.ac.uk/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/
filmvisualculture/
Location Liverpool Hope University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
120-112.
General
Comments/
Course Content
If you want an exciting career in the creative industries, but also want to understand the role that film and visual
culture plays in wider society, studying at Liverpool Hope is the right choice for you. Film and Visual Culture is an
intellectually stimulating degree that combines practice and theory, giving you the opportunity to both create
and analyse a range of cultural texts - from fiction film and documentary, to photography and animation.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
5

15. University Course
Course Title Film and Media Production
UCAS Code
Link https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/digital-media/ba-honours-film-
and-media-production/full-time/2019
Location Howard Street Sheffield
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
112 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Learn the key techniques and skills required to make many different types of films.
Build your technical production skills and expand your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject.
Develop your understanding of working in the creative industries.
Have the opportunity to study abroad — with Erasmus funding available for European placements.
Build your employability by working with industry professionals and attending workshops.
This course focuses on the practical and critical elements of media production and filmmaking. Through practice-
based learning, we will equip you with the knowledge and confidence that will enable you to fulfil your potential
in the world of film and media.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7

16. University Course
Course Title Creative Writing and Film Studies
UCAS Code WW86
Link https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/ug/2019/creative-writing-film-
studies.aspx
Location Hull Campus
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
112 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Combine your passion for writing and film at a university with a strong heritage in both. Our programmes invite
you to be part of the University's thriving literary and creative scence – contributing to Hull's legacy as UK City of
Culture.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
4

17. University Course
Course Title Visual Arts and Film
UCAS Code
Link https://www.dur.ac.uk/courses/info/?id=25519&title=Visual+Ar
ts+and+Film&code=VA01&type=BA&year=2020
Location Durham City
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Combining still and moving images, advanced academic study and practical skills development, the BA in Visual
Arts and Film at Durham is a programme like no other. It draws on staff research spanning historical periods
from classical Rome to the present, and is almost global in its geographical reach, with an emphasis not only on
Western art, film, and visual culture, but that of the Middle East, Russophone Eurasia, and East Asia. The very
conceptions of the visual and the image students will explore in the programme are fundamentally shaped by
this transnational perspective. With this transnational scope in mind, the programme offers extensive language-
learning opportunities, while within Durham it draws on the outstanding collections of the University’s Oriental
Museum, its distinguished Western Art collections, and the curatorial expertise of its staff. No previous study of
art is required: just a desire to explore the vast world of visual art and film.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
2

18. University Course
Course Title Journalism Studies BA
UCAS Code P500
Link https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id
=P5002019
Location Sheffield, England
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade • DDD in a relevant subject
UCAS
points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• As part of your course, you'll practice journalism every day, covering your own patch in the city.
Every assignment will present a different challenge. You could be on location filming for a
documentary. You may be reporting from a courtroom on the details of a criminal prosecution.
Another day could find you interviewing a celebrity or a sports star. Your work experience will
enable you to build up a portfolio of work and put together a CV. Our many connections in the
media industry help to open up a huge range of work experience opportunities. We teach
everything: all the relevant law, history, ethics and standards. We'll help you to develop practical
skills such as research, communication and interviewing techniques. You'll get to know your
chosen profession inside out and build up your own network of like-minded people. This degree
is currently accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists and the Professional
Publishing Association.
Rating/Suitabili
ty (0-10> 10
7

19. University Course
Course Title Multimedia Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons)
UCAS Code P501
Link https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/multimedia-
broadcast-journalism-ba-hons.aspx
Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade DMM - MMM
UCAS
points
General
Comments/
Course Content
This dynamic broadcast journalism course is the perfect preparation for working in
contemporary broadcasting, where you'll work as reporter, presenter and editor in our digital
newsroom. You'll produce live and pre-recorded content for our TV, radio and online channels
as part of our radio, television and converging journalism news days. You will be trained in all
areas of multi-platform journalism, learning from professionals who honed their skills in the
broadcast industry, including at the BBC and ITV.As part of the degree you'll undertake work
experience and our experienced placement team will help you make those vital industry
connections.
Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), our degree is industry
relevant and you will graduate into a rapidly developing career ahead of many graduates,
armed with the most up-to-date knowledge, professional experience on your CV and vital
industry contacts.
Rating/Suitabili
ty (0-10> 10
6

20. UniversityCourse
Course Title Journalism: Multimedia Journalism
UCAS Code P501
Link http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-
here/courses/undergraduate/journalism-multimedia-
journalism-18-19.aspx
Location Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Learn to be a journalist – the best job in the world, according to Nobel Prize winner
Gabriel García Márquez – on our Broadcast Journalism Training Council accredited
programme. You will embark on a challenging, exciting and engaging three year
journey from news novice to a multiskilled, multi-platform, social media savvy, 21st
Century journalist.Experienced media professionals will teach you how to generate,
produce and publish journalism across TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and online,
giving you an outstanding foundation for whichever sector of the journalism
industry you choose to enter. Our course is fully accredited by the Broadcast
Journalism Training Council (BJTC).From day one we regard you as a student
journalist, constantly seeking out your latest exclusive – fizzing with engaging
multimedia content – to add to your ever-growing online portfolio. And we want to
see you throwing yourself into our three student media outlets to further hone your
skills – Unified, CSR Radio and CCTV.

21. UniversityCourse
Course Title BA (Hons) Journalism
UCAS Code P500
Link http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/JOUJOUUB/
Location Lincoln
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade • BBC
UCAS
points
• 112 UCAS
General
Comments/
Course Content
On the BA (Hons) Journalism degree students are encouraged to put
journalistic theory into practice and have opportunities to produce
news content to a professional standard while exploring the ethical
and legal considerations of the industry.At Lincoln, a newsroom
culture enables students to develop the skills and instincts of a
journalist, from spotting a scoop to developing in-depth feature ideas.
Students work in industry-standard newsrooms with rolling news
feeds, print production and design software, producing broadcast
content in digital radio and television studios. The School of English
and Journalism is staffed by media professionals, bringing a diverse
range of experience and expertise. The course is taught by academics,
researchers and practising journalists. Angela Rippon is a Visiting
Professor in the School.
Rating/Suitabili 8

22. UniversityCourse
Course Title Marketing Management (Digital Media), BA (Hons)
UCAS Code NNP3
Link https://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/ba-marketing-management-
digital-media.php
Location Preston, England
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade Distinction, Merit, Merit
UCAS
points
112 UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
FacilitiesThe Business School's state-of-the-art Greenbank and
Brook buildings are in the middle of the campus offering a
comprehensive range of study, learning and social facilities
including a cybercafé and easy access PC workstation
rooms.OpportunitiesPut theory into practice in a professional
business environment by taking advantage of the optional 48-
week industry paid placement in a company based in the UK or
overseas. You will also have the option to study a semester/year
abroad or take your second year at our Cyprus campus.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10
7

23. UniversityCourse
Course Title BA (Hons) Film and Television
UCAS Code W601
Link http://www.arts.ac.uk/lcc/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-
film-and-television/
Location Elephant & Castle, London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
120 UCAS
General
Comments/
Course Content
you'll gain a grounding in a wide range of production skills and styles
including fiction, factual and TV studio. You'll learn about a variety of
forms from long-form drama to feature films, music videos, branded
content and experimental shorts. Choose from a stimulating and varied
range of options and develop your skills in directing, producing,
screenwriting, sound, camera and post production. Tutors are
embedded and active in the industry and include award-winning
filmmakers and content producers who bring their international
expertise and knowledge to the course. Learn to use Premiere Pro, Final
Cut Pro HD and Pro Tools and Logic sound software and Sony FS5 and
FS7 cameras, lighting, movie magic, under the guidance of experienced
practitioners and technical teams.

24. UniversityCourse
Course Title Film Studies BA (Hons)
UCAS Code W620
Link https://www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/W620-Film-
Studies
Location Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd,
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points 120-104
General
Comments/
Course Content
Our Film Studies degree combines critical and creative work and practice,
depending on your interests and career plans. At Bangor, we are committed to
teaching in small groups and to the majority of our modules being delivered through
weekly workshops and seminars.
Lecturers who teach on the Film Studies degree have a range of interests including
American Cinema, British and European film, Japanese and other world cinemas,
gender, visual culture, film analysis, the body and film, film and history, digital
technology and film, scriptwriting and screenwriting, film-making, media and film
in Wales, acting and performing, language and film, blogging and podcasting,
computer games and film, film stars and film on television. Our Film Studies
lecturers have recently written books and articles on topics such as Cult Film,
American Culture and Film, Cinema and Medicine, Jewish Film, Surrealist Film,
Cinema and Landscape, Australian Film, and the new technologies of film viewing.
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10
5

25. University Course
Course Title English and Multimedia Journalism
UCAS Code M40
Link https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-english-
and-multimedia-journalism/
Location Manchester Campus
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points 104-112
General
Comments/
Course Content
This exciting degree course offers the opportunity to study English literature alongside
the complementary subject of multimedia journalism. You will take a range of core and
option units from the English degree while also looking at the skills required by modern-
day journalists. No longer is journalism just about investigative news reporting and
writing. Today's journalists are expected to have the skills to work successfully in
broadcast, print and online and this course will look at all these requirements. The
journalism units are led by accomplished journalists including current and former
reporters and editors from the fields of newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and
sport. This is a course for outgoing students with a keen sense of the joys of
interdisciplinary working and a desire to broaden the future occupational horizons by
exploring a range of approaches to textual production, with the critical and cultural
reception and impact.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
7

27. Academic History
0 In high school I studied IMedia. This gave me the basic knowledge of premiere pro
which helped a lot in my first year of college as it primarily focused on editing
magazines. I decided in year 10 that I really liked the media industry and wanted to
develop my skills in that area.
0 Whilst studying IMedia I learnt mostly about the production of making films,
websites and short animations. From learning these skills I wanted to see what I
could do with even more knowledge on the subject, so to do this I applied for creative
media at york college.
0 I hope to develop my skills further on this course and hopefully get into university
0 I first realised I had an interest in media from watching different styles of films and
always wondering what goes into making a good film. I decided that I wanted to be a
part of that. I started making short films with my friends whilst in high school. I think
doing this helped me feel a lot more comfortable both in front and behind the
camera. My interest started to develop when I chose iMedia as a GCSE. This course
really made me feel like I was studying something that could have a big impact in my
life, as well as others. Now, when watching TV shows or films, I unintentionally find
myself analysing the different camera angles and shots. I am aiming to challenge
myself and develop my skills more through my client project for the Wildlife Trust
and in my large end of year project.

28. Current Study
0 The skills I have learnt for this specific region was when it came to how
to set up an interview shot, as well as the background of the shot.
0 After my GCSEs I wanted to learn more about the process of making a
film, so I applied to York College in hope of developing my skills further
on their L3 Media Production course. The skills I have learnt whilst at
college have primarily been focused on Premiere Pro and Photoshop. In
the first year, I learnt a lot about how the different editing software
packages work. I learnt these skills through the set tasks I had such as
making an info-graphic, advergame and a tv advert for a specific client. I
have also learnt how to set up a camera to have a good frame around the
subject that is being videoed or photographed. This year I created a
factual project titled "Fear Through The Older Eyes" this project
involved me having to go interview people outside of college. Doing this
I was able to experiment what being a director is like, due to the fact I
was in charge of how the background looked and how the camera was
set up. This project also helped develop my people skills because of
having to talk to complete strangers about heavy a subject. I also think it
helped boost my self-confidence because I had to do some public
speaking when it came to pitching my video idea to possible
participants.

29. The Future
0 From this course I have been able to decided what sort of career I
would like to pursue in the future. It was during the client project
when I fully realised that I wanted to go into making
documentaries. From working with all people of different ages,
gender, race and sexuality I find that I enjoy telling peoples live
stories in a creative way.
0 I initially wanted a career in journalism but after some careful
consideration I decided that journalism wasn’t for me and looked
into film and TV studies

30. Outside College
Recently I have started playing the ukulele and enjoy learning how to play different
songs. I also enjoy playing golf, which I have also recently picked up. Travelling is
definitely my biggest interest. I love going to different countries and learning about
their cultures.
I have had experience of organising activities for a local youth club. Volunteering at
the club has helped with building teamwork skills. I think building my team work
skills will benefit myself at university because the subject that I want to study will
involve a lot of teamwork and social skills.
I had work experience at a company called CNG where I filled out different types of
forms and answered customer calls where necessary. Taking part in work
experience has helped me grow my confidence.
I have had a part-time job outside of college where I helped out at weddings, this
also helped develop my social skills due to meeting new people every weekend. I
have also worked at hotel, resulting in the same outcomes. Now I work in a retail
job which has really helped when it comes to my confidence.
I also took part in NCS where I believe I developed my teamwork and social skills
further because I was talking to and meeting new people almost daily.
I occasionally volunteer at Leeds hospital talking to children who are going
through the same neuro-muscular condition that I have. Doing this has helped me
develop my communication skills, due to having to talk to people of all different
ages.

31. Conclusion
0 What I hope to gain from university is the opportunity to use
professional equipment and to work with other students in a more
professional environment as part of a production team.
0 I'm looking forward to learning new skills from working on
challenging projects and also getting a 'closer' to real-world
experience. I hope to broaden my skillset and develop my
confidence by working on both sides of the camera.

32. Introduction
0 I have applied for the Film and Television Studies
course at Lincoln University. I chose this course
because I really liked the university and from looking
around it I feel like I would thrive in that environment.
0 I want to attend university because I want the
responsibility of living on my own. I also want to try
achieve my goals.

33. CV
0 Toni Ann Gibson
0 9 Woodfield View Harrogate, HG1 4NB
0 07876755967, 01423 398315
0 tonianngibson@outlook.com
0 Personal Summary
0 I have been found to be hard working in doing something that I enjoy, and/or care about. I work well with others as well
as by myself. I am motivated and reliable when it comes to getting something done as I don’t like to finish doing anything
until it is completed. I am currently studying Media Studies at York College and hope to work with advertisement at the
end of college.
0 Main Achievements
0 Completing my first week of Work Experience at CNG Harrogate 2016
0 Completing NCS summer of 2017
0 Skills
0 Leadership- organising a youth club exercise weekly for young people, 2015/16
0 Communication- during work experience I met new people, and participated in the discussion of what different paths the
company would take for the day, 2016
0 Computing skills- basic knowledge of the Microsoft applicants
0 Team Work- Organising a group project during NCS, leading on to our group coming third out of twelve teams, 2017
0 Work Experience
0 CNG, Harrogate, August 2016
0 My job included filling out the companies’ data bases and listening and learning how to take phone enquiries.
0 Education
0 Rossett High School (2012-2017)
0 Green Ln, Harrogate HG2 9JP
0 GCSE’s
0 Maths- 3
0 English- 4
0 Science- 4
0 ECDL- B
0 Business Studies- B
0 Health and Social Care- C
0 York College (2017-present)
0 Sim Balk Ln, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2BB
0 L3 Dip Creative Media & Production Technology- TBC
0 Interests
0 Recently I have started playing the ukulele and enjoy learning how to play different songs. I also enjoy playing golf, which
I have also recently picked up. Travelling is definitely my biggest interest. I love going to different countries and learning
about their cultures.
0 References
0 References available on request