Harry Borwell is applying to university film and television production programs. He has a history of studying creative media and technology at secondary school and college. Currently in his second year of a Level 3 Creative Media Production and Technology diploma, Harry has gained skills in video editing, graphic design, audio production, and developing creative media projects. He is most interested in programs that will give him independence from his family and hands-on experience in film and television production.

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Harry Borwell
BUZZWORD – castle2020

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
Fulford School
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2015 BTEC Science B
2015 BTEC IT C
2015 BTEC Work Skills C
2015 GCSE Food E

4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
2015-2016 Level 1 IT Users Pass Pearson
2016-2017 Level 1 Creative Media
Production
Pass Pearson
2017-2018 Level 2 Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
Merit Pass UAL
2017-2018 GCSE English
Language
4 AQA
2018-2019 GCSE Maths 4 Pearson
2018-2020 Level 3 Creative Media
Production
Pass (Year 1) 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
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
Pass Pass
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
Pass
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
Pass

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
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 Film and TV Production Foundation Degree (FdA)
UCAS Code UCAS: W690
Link https://ucenmcr.tmc.ac.uk/courses/film-and-tv-production
Location Manchester Film School, Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PQ
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades GCSE English Language and Mathematics A* to C or 9 to 4 where
numeric grades are being awarded
UAL Grade Students that have passed a recognised Access programme will
also be considered
UCAS points 80 UCAS points
General Comments/
Course Content
This course offers everything I need. I will gain the skills I need and I will gain a lot
of independence and confidence because I’m not close to home, meaning I
won’t have to rely on family to do everything for me. Also Manchester is a
great place for Film and TV opportunities.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
10

11. University Course
Course Title BA (Hons) Post Production for Film & TV
UCAS Code UCAS Code: P313
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=d78ccceb-79d5-4ba8-9d61-
71e63d1e8aed&academicYearId=2020
Location Futureworks, Riverside, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5FS
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades BCC or above at A2 Level
DMM or above at Extended Diploma Level
M or above at UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Level
A proven interest in this area
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 104 UCAS points
General Comments/
Course Content
This course offers everything I need. I will gain the skills I need and I will gain a lot of independence
and confidence because I’m not close to home, meaning I wont have to rely on family to do
everything. Also Manchester is a great place for TV.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
10

12. University Course
Course Title FdA TV production
UCAS Code UCAS Code: PP31
Link https://grimsby.ac.uk/higher-education-course/fda-tv-production/
Location Grimsby Institute Nuns Corner, Grimsby DN34 5BQ
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • 9-4 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 80 UCAS Points
General Comments/
Course Content
This course offers everything I need and want to study. It’s fairly close to home meaning I might rely
on my family a bit, and I want to be less reliant on them.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
9

13. University Course
Course Title Film and Television Production
BA (Hons)
UCAS Code P331 BA/FTP
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=a6ba7928-1cdb-47e3-94a5-
c4440d573d79&academicYearId=2019
Location Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 96 - 112 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
This course offers some of what I need, but I don’t want to do a 3-4 year course.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6

14. University Course
Course Title Film and Television Production
BA (Hons)
UCAS Code P310
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=7c95015c-a956-2f20-c753-
6612c3190783&academicYearId=2020
Location University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford
BD7 1DP
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades A levels
There are no specific subject requirements.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.
Applicants on Access Programmes
International Baccalaureate requirements
Plus minimum of
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
UAL Grade
UCAS points 112 UCAS tariff points to include 1 GCE Advanced Level or equivalent and
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.
General Comments/ Course
Content
This course offers some of what I need. Even though Leeds is good for film and TV, it’s still too
close to home and I feel I wouldn’t get the independence I want.
Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10 4

15. University Course
Course Title Media Production: Film and Television BA (Hons)
UCAS Code P3Q4
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=f146ceeb-55c6-fb6f-dd28-
75794021e1aa&academicYearId=2020
Location York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York YO31 7EX
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language
UAL
Grade
UCAS
points
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Even though the course offers what I need, It’s really close to home and I wouldn’t gain
the independence/life skills I want.
Rating/Suitabili
ty (0-10> 10
Being Most
Suitable)
3

16. University Course
Course Title Film and Television
UCAS Code W601
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=a540b0a6-0882-c531-
5405-7bf9fe0cd485&academicYearId=2020
Location University of the Arts London
272 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EY
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • TBC
General Comments/
Course Content
It’s too far away, and too expensive to live and/or commute everyday.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
1

17. University Course
Course Title Film Studies and TV Production
UCAS Code P394
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=b93e2e89-3ddc-7784-
2ae5-4d75872cf52f&academicYearId=2019
Location University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 104 Points
General Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
1

18. University Course
Course Title Film and Television
UCAS Code P311
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=c2812526-a190-80cf-
f604-b8711aab353c&academicYearId=2020
Location University of Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDM - MMM
UCAS points • 96 - 120 points
General Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
1

19. University Course
Course Title Film and Television Production
UCAS Code W600
Link https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=c
175a57d-9901-8b37-bcc5-
37af072400ea&academicYearId=2020
Location University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications
equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination
with A Levels or other qualifications.
UAL Grade BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD BTEC
Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDD
UCAS
points
General
Comments/
Course Content
It’s too close to home and my Dad works there so it’s not
really ideal because I would probably depend on him too
much.
Rating/Suitabili
ty (0-10> 10
Being Most
Suitable)
3

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

21. Academic History
At secondary school, I studied English Language and Literature, Maths,
ICT, Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Food, Work Skills and
Geography.
At college, I studied Level 1 Creative Media, and learnt about
animation, audio and video, multimedia, Photography and jobs in the
media industry. During these units, I learnt about different types of
animation (stop motion, cut out and drawn. I learnt how to make a
short film about college life. This included using a camera and
Photoshop to edit the footage.
When I did level 2 IT, I learnt how to make a trailer for a game. I used
footage of a game ’helicopter hero’ and cut down scenes from it. I
added background music and sound effects to make it sound effective
and immersive.

22. Current StudyI’m currently studying Level 3 Creative Media which I’m really enjoying. I learnt a lot of new things and gained new skills
with Photoshop and Premiere Pro. I’ve made a TV advert and advergame, radio drama, magazine, music video and video
game.
In the TV advert unit, I learnt about how products are marketed and how they persuade people to buy or watch something.
I made an advert for Irn-Bru which was made in a mood changing atmosphere. When I made the advergame, I learnt about
pixel art, which I found the easiest way to draw shapes and see if they were even or not.
In the audio unit, I learnt about how radio dramas are made. I learnt about how the actors record there voices using a voice
recorder, and how there is a gap between each scene so the audience knows when a new scene begins. I made a drama
about a haunted farm. I added music, sound effects and used a zoom to record actors voices. I wrote a script and stage
directions. I edited the footage and sound effects in premiere pro.
In the magazine unit, I learnt about different features (e.g. masthead and double page spread). I made a magazine about
cars for first time buyers and what people should do when they buy one. I made the front cover and one double page in
Photoshop and another double page in InDesign.
In the music video I learnt how to use premiere pro in more detail. I added different effects like slow motion. I learnt about
different conventions and target audiences
In the video game unit, I made a star wars game that was in the style of Super Mario Bros. I learnt about making a frame
animation, drawing using pixel art.
In my Final Project of Year 1, I made a video which was a parody of a scene from ‘The Big Bang Theory’. For this I researched
a lot of comedy shows, looking at the characters and plots they create to make the show funny. I drew floorplans for where I
want the characters to be and where I want the equipment to be placed in filming. I made a storyboard and shot list.
During filming, I used a camera, a boom microphone, lighting and a tripod to keep the camera steady. I made a production
schedule, but it didn’t go to plan for filming. From this I learnt to plan better and be more organised for next time. Even
though there were issues with this project, it’s made me prepare for the future and made me learn how to problem solve.
By choice, over the summer I went to London Television Centre because they were doing a tour of the studios. I learnt a bit
about how live TV works, a bit of history of TV and a bit of history about the Television Centre Building.

23. The Future
After university, My goal is to get a job within
the Film and TV Industry. My career goal is to
become a Video Editor. University will help
because I will gain more skills for the industry as
well as life skills. I will help me to be more
independent and it will help build my
confidence.

24. Outside College
• Outside college I do any work that needs
completing as soon as possible.
• I enjoy watching TV and Films. TV shows I enjoy
are The Big Bang Theory, Dragons Den and The
Chase.
• I enjoy gaming. I mainly play on the Wii and play
on Wii Sports, Wii sports resort and Mario Kart.
• I occasionally hang out with friends.
• On Saturdays, I go to my Grandads and see all my
family.

25. Conclusion
What will it help you achieve?
I want to go to university because I will learn new
skills for my chosen career path, I will gain more
independence and I will gain more knowledge in
the industry I choose to work in.
Why are you a good candidate?
I’m a good candidate because I work really hard
inside and outside of lessons. I hand my work in on
time, I’m very resourceful with my money because I
mostly spend it on things I require.

26. Introduction
I want to go to university to study Film and
Television Production. I want to study this
because I want to learn new things, improve on
my production skills and explore the Film and TV
industry in more detail, as well as gain life skills
and become more independent so I don’t have
to rely on my family as much.