This applicant is interested in media and design, specifically advertising and graphic design. They have experience creating advertising campaigns and magazine covers/articles through their coursework, developing skills in Photoshop and photography. They have also done freelance graphic design work for local businesses. They enjoy the creative and competitive nature of advertising and view it as an important part of modern business. Their goal is to study media or design at university to further develop their passion and skills in areas like animation and product design.

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Your Name
BUZZWORD – bootham2019

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2016 Mathematics B
2016 English Language B
2016 English Literature B
2016 History C
2016 Art C
2016 Design Technology C
2016 Core Science C
2016 Extended Science C
2016 Religious Education C

4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body

5. UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
and Technology (Year 1)
Unit Grade
1. Introduction to Media Processes and Technical Skills
02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
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

9. Courses

10. University Course
Course Title Media Studies with Film Studies BA (Hons)
UCAS Code
Link https://www.surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate/media-studies-film-
studies
Location Stag Hill
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• English Language at Grade C(4) and
Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).
UAL Grade
UCAS points • Overall: BBB.
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

11. University Course
Course Title Media BA (Hons)
UCAS Code P346
Link https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/media/20190
9
Location Warrington Campus
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 104
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

12. University Course
Course Title Film BA (single honours)
BA/BSc (combined honours)
UCAS Code W600
Link https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/film/
Location
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

13. University Course
Course Title BA (HONS) DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
UCAS Code W280
Link https://www.winchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ba-
hons-digital-media-design/
Location Winchester
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 96-112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

14. University Course
Course Title CREATIVE MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES BSC (HONS)
UCAS Code P3P1
Link https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-creative-media-
technologies
Location
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

15. University Course
Course Title Digital Media Production BSc (Hons) - single
UCAS Code P310
Link https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/digital-
media-production/
Location Headington Campus, Headington Hil
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Mathematics and English Language grade C
minimum
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

16. University Course
Course Title Media Production BA(Hons)
UCAS Code CRT2
Link https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/media-production-
ba-hons.aspx
Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)
At least English language and maths.
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112–96
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

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

18. In today’s advert-focused world it has never been so important for companies to introduce their products into peoples’
busy lives. By taking a short walk down a city street, it is impossible ignore the constant barrage which is modern
advertising. There is a product or service for everything, and competition is unavoidable which is why both media and
design is crucial for survival. This is what fascinates me and fuels my interest for the subject because I believe that powerful
adverts have powerful effects.
This was first sparked during the beginning of my course as I was tasked with creating an advertising campaign for Irn Bru.
This led to me studying advertising for my end project, particularly looking at high-end luxury watches. I found this to be a
very captivating subject, not only for the demographic but because of the competitive nature of the market. For these
adverts to have an effect they needed to use specific imagery to target the percentage of those in the market for their
products. These watches are shown to be the pinnacle of artistry and craftsmanship as well as symbols of power and
wealth which leads to customers parting with hundreds of thousands in order to gain that status.
I created my own adverts using powerful imagery: bright, shiny watches in a dark and murky environment; or compared
with fast planes set against a backdrop of rolling hills. With each advert came a slogan of empowering words that
would resonate with the demographic. To create the actual watches, I was able to create photo-realistic images with
Photoshop. By doing this I could make the exact products for my adverts.
Prior to this I had made a magazine cover and article based around the subject of motoring which I also found captivating
because of the way that they are specifically targeted towards demographics. This was where most of my Photoshop skills
developed from as I became familiar with the software. This also gave me opportunity to develop my photography and
photo manipulation skills.
I have always taken an interest outside of education into creative works such as art and graphics, and even
animation, which is what I would like to pursue at university. Having studied both art and design technology at school and
product design at sixth form I have developed a passion for sketching and rendering. I have even begun to take my skills
from my current course to produce work for clients outside of college. I have worked for two local businesses in order to
create adverts for them. Graphic design is something that I find comfortable doing and would very much like to continue in
a career.
In my spare time I work at a local shop and café which has also given me opportunities to work on their website. I am
also an avid fencer (not the wooden type) and have volunteered and helped with my local Park Run.
I am looking forward to university life and am excited for the opportunities that it will provide me. I am most anticipating
the coursework as I enjoy a challenge.