Ual ucas pro forma 2
- 1. UCAS APPLICATION Charlie Atkin BUZZWORD – bootham2019
- 2. Grades
- 3. GCSEs School Name Here Year Subject Grade Awarding Body 2017 English Language 5 AQA 2017 English Literature 2 AQA 2017 Maths 5 Pearson 2017 Science B AQA 2017 Additional Science B AQA 2017 Graphic Design B AQA 2017 Media Studies C AQA 2017 Computing D OCR 2017 Physical Education B OCR
- 4. York College Grades Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body Level 2 Diploma In Creative Media Production & Technology UAL Year 1 Level 3 Diploma In Creative Media Production & Technology UAL Year 2 Level 3 Diploma In Creative Media Production & Technology 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 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 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 Pass
- 8. Final Grade Y2 Grade UCAS Points PASS 72 MERIT 120 DISTINCTION 168 Final Points Final Grade
- 9. Courses
- 10. University Course Course Title Media UCAS Code P305 Link https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/humanit ies/media-ba-hons/#section-overview Location York St John University Entry Requirements/ Qualification GCSE Grades • 3 GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language UAL Grade • Merit or above UCAS points • 96 - 112 General Comments/ Course Content • This course looked like the type of media that I am most familiar with and gives me opportunity to work with someone in the media profession Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10 Being Most Suitable)
- 11. University Course Course Title Digital Media UCAS Code P390 Link https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/201920/g856/digital-media-ba Location University of Leeds Entry Requirements/ Qualification GCSE Grades • at least grade A* to C/ 9-4 in English at GCSE or equivalent UAL Grade • D UCAS points • 128 General Comments/ Course Content • This course looked good but I wasn’t really where I wanted to go as I want to stay local to York Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10 Being Most Suitable)
- 12. University Course Course Title Communication and Media UCAS Code P900 Link https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/201920/g199/communication-and- media-ba Location University of Leeds Entry Requirements/ Qualification GCSE Grades • at least grade A* to C/ 9-4 in English at GCSE or equivalent UAL Grade • D UCAS points • 128 General Comments/ Course Content • This course looked good but I wasn’t really where I wanted to go as I want to stay local to York Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10 Being Most Suitable)
- 13. University Course Course Title Interactive Media UCAS Code WG24 Link https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc- interactive-media/ Location University of York Entry Requirements/ Qualification GCSE Grades • We look for a good standard at GCSE or equivalent, across a range of high-quality subjects. UAL Grade • D UCAS points • 144 General Comments/ Course Content • This course really interested me but upon a further look this wasn’t the style of course that I wanted as it was primarily focusing on the more social side of media. Rating/Suitability (0-10> 10 Being
- 14. Personal Statement Support in the notes section at the bottom of each slide
- 15. Academic History • In secondary school I got a lot more hands-on with the projects I was doing. When I picked my GCSE's I picked both Media and Graphic Design. The media portion taught me how to manipulate moving image and video work as well as magazine work and print based projects. This helped me to learn about my target audiences and how to appeal to them. The Graphic Design portion taught me how to make a product that will actually function and work in the real work and this was a great feeling that something that I made digitally can actually be in the physical world and work as a product.
- 16. Current Study • The college course that I am currently on has prepared me well for life in University, especially the courses that I have chose as they are a majority coursework based which is good for me as I am not the best at exams, I am much better at creating something larger to present at the end of a year rather than one performance to show what I know about the subject.
- 17. The Future • After I have finished the course I would ideally like to go into a job with Graphic Design as a focus as it is something I enjoy and would be fun to do as a job. I really enjoy creating things that can be manifested in real life and I think that this would be a great opportunity to get into the world of media.
- 18. Outside College • Outside of college I work part time, I usually work around 20hrs a week, this means multiple shifts through the week so I have learnt to manage my time very well between college and work. This has helped me to learn about how important managing my time is and has helped realise this faster than I probably would have otherwise.
- 19. Conclusion • I want to go to University as it will give me more knowledge in the area of media and this will also help me to understand more about the world of media. University will also help me to get a job in the world of media as a lot of jobs in media like employees to have a University degree.
- 20. Introduction • I have applied for courses in media as this is a topic that really speaks to me and really interests me as today we live in a world that can be so massively influenced and I think that to take a part of that would be really exciting and learn more about this topic.
- 21. Trips • I think that events such as the ASFF were very helpful as they allowed me to see what other people were creating at the time. This festival was primarily focused on moving image, whilst not being my favoured topic it still helped me to understand more about the current media world. I then also really enjoy the Masterclasses as I get to hear from an industry professional what the world of media is really like. Last year we went to see Alice Lowe who stars in films such as Hot Fuzz and The World’s End. She talked about Women in Industry and had a really interesting point of view. The year previous to this we got to see Andi Osho speak about her work as a performer and as a director, this was a really interesting insight into the world of acting as well as directing.
- 22. ILP I still primarily agree with everything that I said at the beginning of the year and looking back at the end of the course I think that I have developed my skills in Photoshop more than anything with me now knowing how to do basic editing in Premiere Pro. Over the 2 years I spent the majority of my time working in Photoshop as print has always been my preference when it comes to creating something and Photoshop work was my primary focus in Year 2, I think that my knowledge of Photoshop is fairly extensive but can still be greatly improved.
Editor's Notes
- #16: Write a short paragraph about subjects you’ve already studied at school/college that have helped prepare you for your chosen courses at University- level 2 or GCSE level. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
- #17: Talk about this course- Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Reference how it has helped you prepare for your chosen courses at University. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc. Reference specific projects and software/hardware that you are familiar with.
- #18: What do you want to do in the future (ensure it is related to the subjects you are applying for). How will university help you to achieve that?
- #19: What do you do outside college? Any hobbies, part time jobs, client work, volunteer work? How does this make you a better candidate for university study?
- #20: Summarise why you want to go to university. What will it help you achieve? Why are you a good candidate? Keep it short and to the point.
- #21: Brief introduction referencing what subject/s (keep general if necessary) you are applying for and briefly why you want to go to university.