- Elisabeth Banks is applying to study BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production at York University. She has achieved good GCSE grades including English Language, English Literature, Maths, Combined Science, Computer Science, and Religious Studies. - Currently, she is studying an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at York College where she has gained experience producing music videos, album covers, video games, film trailers, shorts films, and advertisements. - She is interested in working in film production at a multimedia company in the future and feels a university course will provide her with additional skills and experience needed for a career in the industry.

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Elisabeth Banks

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
School: Tadcaster Grammar School
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2020 English Language 5 AQA
2020 English Literature 5 AQA
2020 Maths Tier F 5 AQA
2020 Combined Sci:
Trilogy Tier F
5 4 AQA
2020 Computer Science 4 OCR
2020 Religious Studies 4 AQA
2020 Graphic Design Level 2 Merit NCFE
2020 Creative imedia Level 2 Merit Cambridge National

4. Courses

5. University Course
Course Title BSc (Hons) Film and Television Production
UCAS Code W600
Link https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-film-television-production/
Location York University
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade • DDD
UCAS points
General Comments/ Course
Content
• Your first year will introduce you to some of the key technologies, core production processes
and major ideas and theories that drive film- and programme-making.
• n your second year you will hone your production skills and study a full range of professional
disciplines on the way towards creating your own projects.
• In your final year, you'll be able to make a statement about what you want to be in the
professional world: film-maker or programme-maker, technician or producer, writer or
director and more besides.
Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10
Being Most Suitable)
7/10

6. University Course
Course Title Film, Photography and Media BA
UCAS Code W600
Link https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/g619/film-photography-and-media-ba#section3
Location Leeds University
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade • DDD
UCAS points
General Comments/
Course Content
• Year one lays the foundations of the course by helping you to develop your academic and practice-
based skills. Core modules will introduce you to screenwriting as well as camera, editing and
photographic practices. You’ll then put these into context and build your critical skills with modules on
the history and theory of film and communications, and learn more about research in communication
and media that can help to inform practice.
• In the following year, you’ll expand and enhance your skills as you work on a short film project and
take further core modules in photography and cinema. You’ll also begin to specialise in topics that suit
your interests, career plans and abilities, with optional modules that range from motion graphics to
issues of genre in cinema and the role of technology in communication and the media.
• In your final year, you’ll choose from optional modules on topics like audience research, mobile
media, documentary journalism and international communication – and you could undertake a four-
week work placement to gain hands-on industry experience.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
7/10

7. University Course
Course Title Film and Media
UCAS Code P303
Link https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/p303/
Location Newcastle University
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade • DDD
UCAS points
General Comments/
Course Content
• You are introduced to documentary film-making as a field of academic study, and will become
comfortable with camera, audio, and editing technology. You'll undertake a range of
documentary film-making exercises, complemented by a screening-based module exploring
documentary film history.
•You build upon your film-making skills and undertake more complex and advanced film-making
exercises.
•You can also choose to explore issues, subjects, and themes within cultural studies in more
depth, and investigate areas of journalism practices and media studies.
•You have the option of a full-year dissertation documentary practice project produced in a crew,
or an individual written dissertation. These are opportunities to explore ideas and interests, as
well as demonstrate the film-making and research skills you've developed over the first two years
of the degree.
•You also continue to take options in cultural and media studies, or modules from further across
the University.
Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10
Being Most Suitable)
5/10

8. University Course
Course Title BA Media Production
UCAS Code W374
Link https://www.hull.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/media-production-ba-hons
Location Hull University
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade • DMM
UCAS points 112 points
General Comments/
Course Content
Year 1 You'll examine dimensions of film, cinematography, editing, and sound.You will learn about structures of modes of
screen storytelling. Get hands-on with filmmaking equipment in our studio and editing facilities. Develop understanding of
post-production workflows and how they tie to the on-set and pre-production stages of media production.
Year 2 - Stages of project development, planning, organisation, costing, feasibility, and broader social and legal
considerations. Understanding of digital production methods across a wide range of contexts, from traditional film
production to live performances and art installations.Develop skills in scenography, stage management, scriptwriting,
performance, and movement. practical project-based module supporting the development of specialised creative and
technical skills for production of sound and music.
Year 3- Project module allows you to carry out a substantial piece of work in your chosen area of specialism. Explore
technical skills relevant to professional practice. Refine your technique to an advanced level through practice
exercises. Plan your own creative film-making project.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
6/10

9. University Course
Course Title Film and Media Studies - BA (Hons)
UCAS Code PW36
Link https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/3758/film-media-studies
Location Kent University
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade DMM
UCAS points
General Comments/
Course Content
• Our new Film and Media Studies degree is designed for students with a passion
for contemporary culture and a love of cinema. The Media component enables
you to study contemporary culture while undertaking creative practice, such as
filmmaking, photography, screenwriting, which in turn feed into your study of
Film, from its silent beginnings to present day to develop a critical appreciation
and awareness.
• The programme consists of a balance between the two disciplines of Media
Studies and Film, combining the core modules from each programme with a
balance of options from the two.
Rating/Suitability (0-
10> 10 Being Most
Suitable)
7/10

10. University Course
Course Title Film and Media Production
UCAS Code W600
Link https://www.staffs.ac.uk/course/film-media-production-ba
Location Staffordshire University
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades
UAL Grade • DMM
UCAS points • 112
General Comments/ Course
Content
• Our first year will help you get an all-round knowledge in the field, including aspects of craft
skills for film production and the processes of film production, as well delving into non-fiction
film production, ideas and developments in pre-production and the study of cinema.
• In the second year, you will complete core modules in Advanced Craft Skills for Film
Production and Fiction film Production. This is also when you will have the chance to tailor
your course to your future career ambitions, selecting to continue studying film and media
production as a broad degree, or specialising in:
• In your final year, you’ll take your specialisms further by studying advanced modules in your
chosen specialism, as well as expanding further on the concepts of contextual studies and
research methods. Your course will culminate in a final personal presentation and portfolio
review, which will be negotiated with your supervisor, this will be tailored to your own
pathway and career ambition and demonstrate your knowledge of film and media
production.
Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10
Being Most Suitable)
7/10

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

12. Academic History
At school I studied creative imedia and graphic design at GCSE level. In creative imedia
I created a website, promotional poster for a new game, and produced a informational
video. In graphic design I created a movie poster and energy drink packaging. Studying
these ignited my interest in arts and design and media production.
The main skills I picked up at school are an understanding of the design process,
specifically it helped me to aprecate how many different and complexed stages are
involved in what would seem to be a simple product. My studies also helped me to
learn the basics of creative media along with graphic design both traditional and
digital. I also learnt to plan and organise my work in a more effective way, learning to
create work in draft plan storyboards etc.

13. Current Study
Currently I am studying an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and
Technology course at York College. During the course I have produced two music
videos, an album cover, designed a video game with animated examples and
promotional material, changed a films genre and created a trailer (comedy to
thriller), a short film (group project), advert for an energy drink (group project),
and a creepy audio story.
The skills I have learnt on this course are, how to fully plan a project, how to use
adobe software such as premiere pro, photoshop and audition, improved
my filming and editing skills, improved my image composition skills, learnt how to
create pixel art in photoshop along with how to animate pixel art in photoshop,
improved team work skills, and learnt how to put multiple audio files together.
This course has increased my interest in this sector specifically film production.

14. The Future
I would like to work at a multi media company
ideally in film production.
While the college course has provied me with a far
greater understanding of this area I apreciate that
there is signifcantly more to learn before I could be
considered for a job in the industry. I believe that a
univeristy based course will provide me with the
additional skills and experience I will need.

15. Outside College
I am fairly active outside of college. I enjoy working
on my own video projects, experimenting with the
tools available and getting as much practice as
possible.
I also spend time watching films and tv shows as
well as online gaming with my friends, this really
helps me unwind but also helps me to be more
creative with my work.
In addition I help my Mum expand and develop her
home sleepover business, through social
media, which she started this year.

16. Conclusion
I want to go to university so that I can continue to
grow as a person and gain a far greater
understanding of a subject which I am truly
passionate about. The course would give me the
skills to realise my ambition of working in the media
industry.
I would consider myself a good candidate as I am
hard working, passionate, and committed. It has
taken me several years to find a career path which
truly excites me and attending univeristy is the final
step towards realising my dreams and ambitions.

17. Introduction
I am applying for a subject in the creative media
and film production industry. I want to go to
university to study this as I believe it will allow
me to grow as a person and further my
understanding and improve my skills in this
sector. I believe going to university is the next
step to reaching my future goal.