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3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2018 English Language 6 AQA
2018 English Literature 4 AQA
2018 Maths 7 EDEXL/GC
2018 Biology 7 AQA
2018 Chemistry 6 AQA
2018 Physics 6 AQA
2018 ICT M2 OCR
2018 Art 7 AQA
207 Ethics & Philosophy C EDEXL/GC
4. 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 Merit
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
Pass
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
Pass
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
Pass
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
Distinction
5. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade
84 Distinction
6. 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
7. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade
9. University Course
Course Title BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation
UCAS Code WW26
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=c282e21b-c7dc-bc6f-cd89-
7ed628ef7b99&academicYearId=2020
Location Blackburn
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 80
General Comments/ Course
Content
Modules include:
Contextual Studies
Design Process I
Illustration
Digital Illustration
Lens & Time-Based Media
Character Design, Narrative and Story
2D Animation
3D Animation
Critical Studies
Design Process II
Specialist Project
Design Business & Promotion
Character Concept Design & Animation
Motion Graphics
Academic Dissertation
Professional Practice
Industry Context Projects
Final Major Project
Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10
Being Most Suitable)
8.5
10. University Course
Course Title Animation
UCAS Code W615
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=c7a59
973-c098-282d-2e79-ad53e114787c&academicYearId=2020
Location Derby
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
More of a focus on 3D and realistic animation which isn’t what I
want to focus in.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6
11. University Course
Course Title Animation
UCAS Code W615
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=796a6
723-6c0d-7d25-d657-2b51e7a151f0&academicYearId=2020
Location Canterbury
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 GCSES 4-9 including English
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
• The first year allows you to explore lots of different types and
styles of animation and then in the second and third year you
can start to pick one and focus on it more.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8.5
12. University Course
Course Title Animation
UCAS Code W615
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=7c3ce
388-4d7d-23d4-c51d-cd821016f064&academicYearId=2020
Location Leeds
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Grade 4-9 in English
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Looks at 2D, 3D, CG and Stop Motion animation.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7
13. University Course
Course Title Illustration with Animation
UCAS Code W217
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=93209
d60-a105-13fe-1b7d-9b20209e32e5&academicYearId=2020
Location Manchester
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
• The course allows you to work more on illustration meaning I
could improve character drawing skills etc. it also allows you
to focus on strengths and parts of the course you enjoy.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7
14. University Course
Course Title Animation
UCAS Code W61M
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?CoursePrimaryId=2ce21
726-6965-ae72-4f54-a2aae5932d1f&CourseOptionId=433666f6-
2e8f-406c-91ea-e2901d946454
Location Plymouth
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 96-120
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Focus’ more on 2D, CGI and Stop motion instead of mainly 3D
like quite a lot of the other courses I have seen.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7.5
15. University Course
Course Title Animation
UCAS Code W616
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=f177f4fd-766a-e693-9397-
e4e696bb171d&academicYearId=2020
Location Bradford
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • English and Mathematics at grade 4-9
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General Comments/ Course
Content
Year One (Core)
3D Character Modelling and Animation
Conventions of Animation
Creative Industries - Foundation
Creativity and Imagination
Introduction to 3D Computer Modelling and Animation
Observational Drawing
Year Two
3D Character Creation (Core)
Advanced Character Animation (Core)
Classical Animation (Core)
Script Programming and Technical Animation (Core)
CGI Lighting, Rendering and Look Development (Option)
Motion Capture (Option)
VFX Compositing and Post Production (Option)
Year Four (Core)
Professional Industry Profile
Studio Project: Pre-Production and Production
Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10
Being Most Suitable)
6
17. Academic History
• In high school I studied in Art and ICT GCSES. The
reason I chose art is to improve my skills in drawing
which will allow me to transfer my drawing skills onto
the computer. I chose ICT because I believe it would
allow me to explore more of the computer side of
drawing and animations. I think doing these subjects
did help with my first year of college as I already had a
slight idea of how to animate and use Photoshop.
• I created mostly realistic pieces in my two years of
GCSE art although I started to crate more cartoon
styled art. In my ICT I created several things such as
flash animations and websites which helped me a little
in drawing characters but the animation was mainly
just moving text and images.
18. Current Study
• This course has taught me a lot, as I did not
know how to use Photoshop, Premiere or
Illustrator. The course has allowed me to build
up skills over the year and then create a
project that I had control over. I already had
an idea of wanting to do animation but the
first year helped me set my mind on focusing
on animation in the second year. This made
me want to continue in the course and keep
creating animations.
19. The Future
• As I am older I would like to look more into
cartoon 2D animation as that’s what I would like
to focus on creating a career out of. In the future I
would like to work as an animator and/or
producer of my own TV show. University will
allow me to focus my skills more onto the style of
2D animation which I am interested in, meaning I
will become more specialised in that area. I will
also gain more knowledge and contacts from
going through college which will make it easier
for me to get employed or create my own
company.
20. Outside College
• Outside of college I sometimes do Photoshop and
Premiere work. The only time I use these programmes
is when I want to create an image or video for myself
or my friends. I practice a little in some skills but most
of the work I do is done at college.
• I have had a few jobs but none of them correlate to any
type interests I have. I think that me doing some work
at home allows me to learn more skills and also
improve the ones that I already have. It also shows
how I enjoy doing pieces of work or edits on
Photoshop and Premiere which may prove to a
University how much passion I have about animation.
21. Conclusion
• The main reason I want to go to university is because I
want to expand my skills into a more specific 2D
animation and learn new software. I think university
will help me with my animation because I will learn
how to use programmes specifically used for animation
which will allow me to do more creative things.
• I think I am a good candidate because I want to learn
more programmes and I am willing to expand my skills
to improve. I am also very interested in learning new
skills and programmes because I would like to focus
more on specific skills in a better more specific
animation software.
22. Introduction
• I would like to apply for a course which
specialises in animation but mainly 2D
animation and character illustration.
• The main reason I want to go to university is
because I want to learn how to use a
programme that is specifically just for
animation.
Editor's Notes
Write a short paragraph about subjects you’ve already studied at school/college that have helped prepare you for your chosen courses at University- level 2 or GCSE level. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Talk about this course- Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Reference how it has helped you prepare for your chosen courses at University. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Reference specific projects and software/hardware that you are familiar with.
What do you want to do in the future (ensure it is related to the subjects you are applying for). How will university help you to achieve that?
What do you do outside college? Any hobbies, part time jobs, client work, volunteer work? How does this make you a better candidate for university study?
Summarise why you want to go to university. What will it help you achieve? Why are you a good candidate?
Keep it short and to the point.
Brief introduction referencing what subject/s (keep general if necessary) you are applying for and briefly why you want to go to university.
