Toby Jackson is applying for media courses at university after completing his GCSEs and current Level 3 Creative Media course. He achieved good grades in his GCSEs including Distinction in Media. His current course has involved projects like a music video, game animation, and film magazine. He enjoys graphic design and video production and wants to continue developing his skills through a media-related university course or apprenticeship.

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Toby Jackson
BUZZWORD – viking2022

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
Secondary School - Norton College
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2020 English Language 5
2020 English Literature 5
2020 Maths 5
2020 Combined Science 5.4
2020 Media Distinction
2020 Music Merit
2020 History 4
2020 Business 4

4. Courses

5. University Course
Course Title Creative Media Technology
UCAS Code W212
Link https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/creative-media-
technology-
bsc/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKfsCMoBvrqejTm_TlADtH
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Location Leeds Beckett
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • 4 or 5 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

6. University Course
Course Title Media Technology
UCAS Code HW64
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e6aa6e52-
0728-e345-483e-6ff670621c00?courseOptionId=2b320b99-
460c-4cea-880b-64bfa0a542ca
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 or above in English, Maths or Science
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 88 - 104
General
Comments/
Course Content
• More about the technology behind media
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

7. University Course
Course Title Digital Media
UCAS Code A8J7
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/de9be939-ae64-
dd8d-5aed-57527d6a291a?courseOptionId=2cac16b7-fb9f-41af-
ae62-b79a64d5e9cb
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112 – 128
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Learning about digital media, communication, working in the
industry etc.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

8. University Course
Course Title Creative Media Production (film)
UCAS Code D3T4
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/60fdffe8-36a4-
4d25-800c-d5a0ad66056a?academicYearId=2022#course-
summary
Location York College
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 32
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Film, working with companies
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

9. University Course
Course Title Creative & Digital Media
UCAS Code PW90
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/6ad4eaf0-882f-
44a0-b576-0bc59ff5a71a?courseOptionId=9a9d9f7d-3cbf-41b7-
8355-b3dae5b452c8
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 or above in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 72 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Only a 2-year course, like the course I am currently doing at
York College
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

10. University Course
Course Title Film, TV and Stage Design
UCAS Code W4C7
Link https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/film-tv-
and-stage-design
Location Salford University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 112 – 128 including Media at grade C
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Leads to the job of a production designer
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

11. University Course
Course Title Post-Production and VFX
UCAS Code P391
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/430d74fc-
d3db-46ab-a654-965ff4b5b21a?courseOptionId=4a175beb-
f2c3-4eb8-8780-2dee26a6c26f
Location Salford University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 112 – 128 including Media at grade C
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Editing, 3D and 2D content, VFX
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

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

13. Introduction
• I am going to apply for media courses because
that’s what I did for GCSE, and am currently
doing at college because I enjoy it and I am
interested in it

14. Academic History
• I went to Norton College secondary school and
chose media, music, business and history for my
GCSE's for year 10 and 11. I also did English
language, literature, maths and combined science
(chemistry, biology and physics). I chose media
because its what I wanted to continue learning at
college after my GCSE's. I did an online magazine,
music video and written work in this subject for
GCSE, using many sites such as Adobe Photoshop,
InDesign and PremierePro. I am now at York
College doing a Level 3 Creative Media course.

15. Current Study
• Currently, in my Creative Media Level 3 course, I
have done a music video, video game animation,
and a magazine and trailer for my first year 1. I
did my music video to a song called Gods Plan by
Drake, and we learned about them, also the
video game animation was done while working
from home during lockdown. For my final major
project I did a film magazine and a film trailer and
advert for my own film idea. I have also improved
my skills on Photoshop and PremierePro.

16. The Future
In the future l either want to do a media related
course at University or an apprenticeship, I
enjoy both graphic design and video production.
University would help me get more skills and
experience.

17. Outside College
• I have a part time job in retail near where I
live, and I enjoy doing other things outside or
being with friends. This has given me
experience working.

18. Conclusion
• I want to go because I enjoy media and the
course I am currently doing at college and
willing to learn more and improve my skills