UAL UCAS Progression Pro Forma

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Your Name
BUZZWORD – bootham2019

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2016 English Language B WJEC
2016 English Literature C AQA
2016 Maths B Edexcel
2016 Food Technology A AQA
2015 Core Science B AQA
2016 Additional Science B AQA
2016 Further Additional Science C AQA
2016 General Studies C AQA
2016 ICT C OCR
2016 Religious Studies (Short Course) C OCR
2016 German C Edexcel

4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
2017 A Level (Year 1) Film Studies C WJEC
2017 A Level (Year 1) Mathematics E OCR
2017 A Level (Year 1) Computer Science E OCR
2018 Level 2 Diploma In Creative Media
Production & Technology
Merit 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
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
PASS
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
MERIT

6. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade
60 Merit

7. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology (Year 2)
Unit Grade
9. Characteristics & Contexts in Creative Media
Production
PASS
10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
PASS
11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
PASS
12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
PASS
13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production
Hope to
Achieve Merit

8. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade
120 MERIT
I hope to achieve the above grade at the end of this year

9. Courses

10. University Course
Course Title Digital Media Production
UCAS Code W212
Link https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/digital-media/ba-honours-digital-media-
production/full-time
Location Sheffield Hallam
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • English Language or literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 112 UCAS Points
General Comments/
Course Content
Learn to use industry-standard systems to create, capture, store, edit,
compose and distribute digital media.
Work with a wide range of professional industry standard equipment.
Build your employability by working with nationwide digital media companies.
Gain valuable experience by working on live projects.
Have the opportunity to study abroad — with Erasmus funding available for
European placements.
Rating/Suitability 10/10

11. University Course
Course Title Digital Media
UCAS Code A8J7
Link https://beta.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/digital-media
Location Salford
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • English Language and Maths at grade C/level 4 or
above (or equivalent)
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 112 UCAS Points
General Comments/
Course Content
Develop the design and technical skills to be effective in a wide range of
existing and emerging digital employment opportunities
Learn to build relationships with the digital creative industries, through our
industry partnerships
Investigate current practices and issues within the digital media sector
Rating/Suitability 9/10

12. University Course
Course Title Digital Media and Communications
UCAS Code P304
Link https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/bsc-digital-media-and-
communications/
Location Manchester Metropolitan
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C
or grade 4
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 112 UCAS Points
General Comments/
Course Content
This degree programme suits inquiring and creative minds, and those
seeking careers in television, radio, film and other media. You will investigate
the creation, manipulation and processing of digital content for
new communication and media technologies. You are encouraged to find
your own creative identity and to express yourself through digital content. The
course includes the social science theoretical frameworks in which content
production is embedded and uses selected digital media to provide
technical treatments of media content production.
Rating/Suitability 8/10

13. University Course
Course Title Creative Media Technology
UCAS Code W212
Link https://courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/creativemediatech/
Location Leeds Beckett
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • English Language or literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4
UAL Grade • Merit
UCAS points • 96 UCAS Points
General Comments/
Course Content
You will learn how to produce effective designs, websites, apps, short films
and animations while working as part of a production team. You will build a
substantial portfolio of work and you will have the chance to develop
relationships with future employers at our showcase event, where you will
display your final-year project and network with industry professionals.
Rating/Suitability 7/10

14. University Course
Course Title Digital Media and Society
UCAS Code L391
Link https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id=L3912020
Location University of Sheffield
Entry Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • English Language or literature at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4
UAL Grade • Distinction
UCAS points • 168 UCAS Points
General Comments/
Course Content
These are some of the issues that you will address on the BA Digital Media
and Society. It is unique in offering you the opportunity to develop a broad
understanding of the relationship between digital media and society. You will
also learn how to make digital media products (such as websites and
animations) that focus on the needs of the user and to use innovative digital
methods to research digital media in society.
Rating/Suitability 5/10

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

16. I feel like applying to university would really help with focusing my passion of design into one
specific area and expand my knowledge and build on my skills which will help me when looking
for a job in design. I also think university will help with my independence by living away from
home as well as preparing me for work in an industry that is always developing.
My desire to study a creative course at University level was sparked in my secondary school
education. In my IT work we had to create an interactive PowerPoint which would be used as a
way of attracting tourism to York. Although the tools offered by PowerPoint were very limited in
terms of design elements, I still had to create something that would appeal to a specific client
and take into consideration the demographic I am creating for.
At college I studied level 3 extended diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. On
this course I really expanded my knowledge in many aspect of design and production. Through
the first year of this course we looked at the broad area of media, gaining skills in short film,
animation and print. In the first year I produced a magazine front cover and double page
spread, a website, a short film and an animated video game concept. For my final major project
in year 1 I wanted to develop my page layout and design skills. I created a front cover, 2 double
page spreads and a poster for an original magazine idea I created. I employed original
photography, conducting a studio shoot. By focusing on print I have gained many skills in
Photoshop, InDesign and photography. Along with the practical skills I have also expanded my
knowledge in page layout, font choice and colour scheme which is important when creating
products that are practical and visually appealing.
After my time studying at university I hope to expand my knowledge and creative skills in many
aspects of digital media. I hope to eventually be self-employed with my own company, creating
pieces for a wide range of media outlets. University will help me achieve this by expanding my
knowledge of programs and equipment used throughout digital media. One area of the media I
want to work in is Virtual and Augmented Reality, as I feel this is a fast growing area in the
media industry and is something that has incredible potential for its applications.
Outside of education I have many hobbies as well as a part time job, working as a host for a
restaurant. By being the host, I am the first point of contact for a customer, requiring me to have
good communication skills. At my job I also work as part of a team, working toward a singular
goal which requires the ability to work efficiently with others. Due to my love for technology I
have a huge interest in playing computer games in which I have played for eSports teams and
competed in nationwide tournaments as well as represented York.