Lucas Higham is applying for film production degrees with a focus on directing. He achieved good GCSE grades including an 8 in Drama. He has been making films as a hobby since age 12/13 including a feature length film at 15. He runs a YouTube channel about filmmaking. He wants to direct films professionally and feels a degree will help him develop the necessary skills and make connections to help transition into the industry.

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Lucas Higham
BUZZWORD – viking2022

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
Ryedale School
Year Subject Grade AwardingBody
2020 English Language 5 AQA
2020 English Literature 6 AQA
2020 Maths 4 AQA
2020 Combined Science:
Trilogy
5 4 AQA
2020 Drama 8 Pearson Edexcel
2020 Geography 5 AQA
2020 Food Preparation
and Nutrition
5 AQA

4. Courses

5. University Course
Course Title Film Production
UCAS Code W435
Link https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/film-
production
Location Salford, Greater Manchester
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
English language and Maths grade 4 or above
UAL Grade DMM-DDM
UCAS points 112-128
General
Comments/
Course Content
Possible good career links since locatedin MediaCity
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8-9

6. University Course
Course Title Film
UCAS Code P303
Link https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-film-undergraduate-
fulltime
Location Edinburgh
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
Standardgrades by the look of things
UAL Grade M/D (BTEC DMM)
UCAS points ?
General
Comments/
Course Content
Gives opportunity to study overseas for a year which sounds good/partly
work in the industry but 4 year course might be too long for me although
one of those years is studying overseas which I like the sound of.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7-8

7. University Course
Course Title Content, Media and Film Production
UCAS Code P3W6
Link https://www.uwl.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/content-media-
and-film-production?start=266&option=33
Location London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
English and Maths grade 9 - 4
UAL Grade MMM
UCAS points 96
General
Comments/
Course Content
They focus on getting students into a job – but you must provide
your own camera, laptopand adobe membership. I have 2/3 of
those things but the other Universities cost the same but provide
those things for you.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

8. University Course
Course Title Film Practice
UCAS Code W603
Link https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/animation-interactive-film-and-
sound/undergraduate/ba-hons-film-practice-lcc#course-
summary
Location Central London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
3 GCSE passes
UAL Grade Merit
UCAS points 80
General
Comments/
Course Content
Unsure about the course but the location is great.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7

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

10. Academic History
• At secondary school I studied drama which links in with film
as we got to devise our piece, I got a chance to write and
direct with a group. I ended up getting an 8 in drama and
our devised piece got a 14/15. I learned how to include
everyone in the group, as whenever we had to do group
work I would naturally 'lead' the group. When devising our
piece, it's a creative process between different people, we
had disagreements, arguments, it's just trying to
compromise. It's everyone's vision, I learned it's important
for everyone to be on the same page, which we were not. It
helped me escape creativity and channel what I loved at
the time and still love, particular films we were trying to
evoke, it was like working a short film but with no
cameras.

11. Current Study
• It has helped me carefully consider the pre-
production process and how to refine my ideas. I
was able to set creative challenges such as make
a film under 10 minuets long, it has given me
confidence find actors to be in my film. There's a
variety of creative outlets, particularly in the first
year where we do a bit of everything. I had learn
photoshop, pixel art, animation, premiere pro.
Even though I would never do some of these
projects in my own time, for fun, I still put lots of
effort into them.

12. The Future
• I want to direct films professionally,I feel
university will help underline the expectations
and skills needed. It will help me get ready to
step into the industry, providing career links.
Can make a safe transition from education
into the industry. Working towardsdeadlines
and uni work will help me get into the right
mind set and work ethic.

13. Outside College
• Ever since I was 12 or 13 I've been making films.My enthusiasmhas onlygrown since then,and
continues to grow.It started from making silly(at the time I thought it was very serious)rip-offs
from my favourite super-villains and TVshows.Made a feature length film at 15. I've roped
together large cast of actors to be in my films, in year 10 and 11. I've planned and organised long
shoots and productions.Got locations
• YouTube channel(over1,500 subscribers,100,000 total views across all videos)Way I express
myself,my love for cinema,I connect with people in the UK movie YouTube community,host live
streams etc. All my short films are on my channel
• Part time job for 3 years working at busyindependent restaurant -dedicated,reliable, given
responsibility,trusted.
• Bronze DofE award
• Promo events videos – Ryedale rumble and eco event
• At age 13 I managed to sneakonto a professionalfilm set, theywere filmingon location
a 10 minute walkfrom where I live.It was The Secret Garden remake with Collin Firth and Julie
Walters.I met the co-producer and she gave me her email address and invited meto visit the set
when theywere filmingon location at Fountains Abbey.This gave me lots of great advice,
experiencinga real professional film set.

14. Conclusion
• I am very able and enthusiasticabout cinema
and filmmaking, I already know quite a bit but
always ready to learn more.

15. Introduction
• Applying for film production