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Application process
There are two important stages in the application
process to Art and Design programmes at the
University of Edinburgh: the UCAS application,
and the portfolio.
This leaflet provides some information on the application
process to undergraduate Art and Design programmes in
Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh.
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UCAS application Portfolio
BA (Hons) Art Deadline Tuesday 15 January 2019 Deadline noon
(1st year entry only) W100 Tuesday 29 January 2019
Applications to Art and Design
BA (Hons) Intermedia Art W900 programmes are made via UCAS: As part of your application to a
programme in Art or Design at the
BA (Hons) Painting W120 www.ucas.com
University of Edinburgh, you will be
BA (Hons) Photography W640 You will be asked to complete an asked to submit a digital portfolio to
application form and provide personal provide evidence of your artistic
BA (Hons) Sculpture W130
information, a record of your grades and aptitude and potential.
MA (Hons) Fine Art achievements to date and a personal
When you submit an application to
(5-year degree, 1st year entry only) W150 statement about what you want to study
UCAS, the University of Edinburgh will
and why.
BA (Hons) Animation W615 provide you with login details for the
Your application form will also contain University’s web portal, MyEd. You will
BA (Hons) Fashion W230
a reference from your teacher or tutor, use the EUCLID channel within MyEd
BA (Hons) Film and Television P390 giving further information about your to access the portfolio system and
suitability for the choices you have made upload your work.
BA (Hons) Graphic Design W210
and predicting your future exam grades.
A decision will be made on your
BA (Hons) Illustration W220
application following portfolio
ECA Sculpture Court assessment. You will not be asked to
BA (Hons) Interior Design W250
submit any further work or attend
BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing W721
an interview.
BA (Hons) Performance Costume W451
BA (Hons) Product Design W240
BA (Hons) Textiles J420
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Minimum entry requirements Interviews MA (Hons) Fine Art
HNC (UCAS code W150)
Given the nature of our degree Overall pass with B or above We do not interview applicants to
programmes, we are looking for in the graded unit programmes in Art and Design. The MA (Hons) Fine Art is a five-year
a strong academic profile alongside Our programmes are some of the degree programme combining academic
National 5: English at grade C
your portfolio submission. most competitive in the UK and study with practice-based studio work.
HNC subjects we have designed our admissions
If you do not meet the minimum entry The theoretical and historical elements
3D Computer / 3D Design / Animation / process to enable applicants to show
requirements as detailed below, we of the degree are principally taught in
Art and Design / Contemporary Art us their potential via a system which
are unlikely to make you an offer. the History of Art Department while
Practice / Creative Industries / is accessible and fair to all.
For entry requirements to MA (Hons) the visual research and studio-practice
Fashion /Jewellery /Photography /
Our portfolio system was one elements are taught in the School of
Fine Art, see: Textiles / Visual Communication
of the first to be introduced in the UK Art, both within Edinburgh College of
www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees and allows applicants to spend time Art. It is unique in its five-year duration
Second year entry
selecting their best and most interesting and 50/50 balance of theoretical and
Entry to the second year is available.
work for us to assess. We do not believe practice-based study.
Successful completion of a Foundation
First year entry it necessary to undertake a second
Diploma (at Merit grade), a relevant HND While studying within the School of Art,
assessment of work, and so offers
SQA Highers or equivalent is required. Applicants will you will work in purpose-built studios in
are made following portfolio assessment.
A B B B by the end of S5 normally be expected to have undertaken a friendly and challenging environment,
All successful applicants will be invited
or A B B B B/A A B B from S4 - S6, these qualifications in addition to having supported by a team of committed staff.
to attend a Post-Offer Visit Day.
with a minimum of B B B achieved met the minimum entry requirements for The other half of your studies will be
in one year of S4 - S6 first year entry (Highers, A Levels, IB etc). All applicants will have the opportunity spent studying the intensive Art History
In some of our less competitive to visit our facilities and meet programme component of the programme. Second
National 5: English at grade C
programmes it may be possible to staff and current students before making year entry is not available to the MA
GCE A Levels consider applicants presenting ABC final decisions – we want to be sure that (Hons) Fine Art.
ABB (or equivalent) or above at A Level. your decision to come and study with us
is the right one for you.
GCSE: English at grade C These grades must have been achieved in
a single first sitting.
BTEC/UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Degree Show 2016
in Art and Design If you qualify for second year entry, you
D M M (BTEC) or M (UAL) will not be considered for first year entry.
GCSE: English at grade C Other qualifications
Other qualifications may also be suitable
International Baccalaureate
for entry. Please contact the Admissions
Award of Diploma with 34 points overall
Office for further information. Contact
and grades 655 in Higher Level subjects
details can be found at the end
Standard Level: English at grade 5 of this leaflet.
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Adult returner or mature What happens next? Important Dates Contact
applicants
Once we have assessed your mini- If you have any questions regarding
Mid-September UCAS Apply
An adult returner is a student who has portfolio(s), we will contact you with our admission to Art and Design programmes
opens
had a continuous gap of at least three decision by the end of March. If you are (non-standard qualifications, year of
years at some point in their formal made an offer, you will be invited to Early December EUCLID Portfolio entry etc.), please contact:
education, and who has not already attend a Post-Offer Visit day. opens
College of Arts, Humanities
gained a degree. Post-Offer Visit days 15 January UCAS deadline and Social Sciences
Adult returners will be applying to the If you are made an offer, you will for Home/EU
Undergraduate Admissions Office
University from a range of backgrounds, subsequently be invited to attend a applicants
55 - 60 George Square
with a variety of different qualifications Post-Offer Visit day. Post-Offer Visit days
29 January Portfolio deadline University of Edinburgh
and having had very different life typically take place in March and April
EH8 9JU
experiences prior to their application. and are opportunities for successful 30 June Final deadline for
The University values the contribution applicants to learn more about their UCAS applications Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565
that such students make to the diversity subject areas and life as a student at from applicants Email: CAHSS.UGAdmissions
of the student community. Edinburgh College of Art and the from outside @ed.ac.uk
University of Edinburgh. You will meet the EU
There is one stipulation we make for all with academic staff and current students
adult returner applicants – they must have from your programme, tour the studios
undertaken recent and relevant accredited and other facilities and attend general Do not leave your application and
study within three years prior to entry to information sessions. You will also get portfolio to the last minute.
their chosen degree programme. the chance to visit other University
Late portfolio submissions will
We accept a range of academic facilities such as the main library
not be accepted. Vera Babida, BA (Hons) Animation, 2016
qualifications, including access and sports centre.
programmes, HNC/Ds and Foundation
Diplomas and encourage potential
students to contact the Admissions
Office for further advice. Contact details
can be found at the end of this leaflet.
Some adult learners may have already
achieved an undergraduate degree. While
this does not prevent you from applying
to the University, you should be aware
that where competition is high, preference
will be given to students who have not
had a previous opportunity to study at
degree level. You may wish to discuss this
with the Admissions Office prior to
making an application.
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Saskia Cameron, BA (Hons) Illustration, 2016
Requirements
PORTFOLIO GUIDAnce
For applications to Film & Television
Introduction you should upload one digital video file
(or a URL link to it), up to five minutes
As part of your application, you are
in length and accompanied by a short
required to submit a portfolio as evidence
passage of text. In addition you will
of your artistic ability and potential. You
be asked to give written answers to
should begin to plan your portfolio as
three questions.
soon as you decide to apply.
For all other applications, we expect
Assessors are not necessarily expecting
to see images of your development/
a showcase of final work, but rather an
sketchbook work, your resolved work,
indication of work in progress showing
and images which demonstrate your
how you approach an idea or subject and
influences. You are encouraged to include
develop the work from initial thought,
some brief supporting/explanatory text
through experimentation and enquiry,
in the space provided.
to resolved work.
The images demonstrating your
In this guide, you will find details of what
influences may be images of work or
we are looking for and how your work
objects which have inspired or influenced
will be assessed. You will also find some
your work e.g. people working in the
general tips on how to plan and present
same medium or for the same audience,
your work and what makes a strong
now or in the past; people interested in
portfolio in different subject areas.
the same subject or theme, now or in the
Katie Strachan, BA (Hons) Sculpture, 2017 past; natural or man-made phenomena,
objects, places or events which have
inspired or provoked a response.
Paul Crone, BA (Hons) Film & TV, 2016
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Assessment Planning and Presentation Art (Including Art, Fine Art, – Evidence of sequencing or pattern in
Intermedia Art, Painting, folio (e.g. drawings/prints of objects
Portfolios are assessed by a team of Assessors are interested in how you have
Photography and Sculpture) changing state, drawings/prints of
academic staff who are particularly decided to put your portfolio together.
repeating pattern etc.)
interested in how you research and This means that your portfolio should A strong portfolio submission will show
develop ideas in a visual way and how be carefully planned and well presented. evidence of independent work beyond – Evidence of narrative or storytelling
you engage with your chosen discipline. school/college projects. Assessors are such as written evidence, storyboarding,
Assessors will be judging your ability
This is broken down into four main looking for work which shows original comic strips, scripts etc.
to edit your work, so be selective and
areas of assessment, briefly summarised thinking as well as depth, personality
strategic in your choice of material. – Self-initiated projects beyond school/
as follows: and visual understanding. Look out into
Aim to show a clear narrative or sense college work.
the world, slow down and examine your
– Visual Research and Enquiry shows of the themes in your work, as well as
surroundings honestly and inquiringly. – Practical animation experiments – we
the level of your engagement in the connections between the pieces.
want to see your attempts at animation,
intelligent, structured visual enquiry Ideas are more important than technical
If you have lots of high quality work, regardless of quality, as evidence of
and how well you communicate this. ability and assessors want to see work
include it. It can show that you have your experience of the level of effort
with conceptual underpinning, not
– Idea Development shows your ability talent in breadth and are hardworking required to create animation.
just a random selection of images – be
to appropriately explore and develop and committed. If you haven’t, select your
selective and strategic in your choice – An awareness of animators, as well
ideas, and your level of skills in the best: these key gems can show us that
of work. Above all, assessors are looking as animated films.
use of materials or techniques. you know what you are good at, and how
to see a reflection of your true interests
to show it. Resist the temptation to pad In addition, applicants to 2nd year
– Selection & Resolution shows how well and a real commitment to the ambition
out your portfolio with mediocre work. should display:
you judge which ideas have the most to study Art.
appropriate potential and your ability Each image can be accompanied by a – Evidence of practical animation
Animation
to bring them to a level of completion small amount of text, and applicants are beyond character design, layout and
appropriate to your intended outcome. strongly encouraged to make use of this A strong portfolio is likely to display storyboarding – a completed film is
opportunity. You should avoid including the following: the best indicator.
– Contextual Awareness shows the extent
titles or descriptions of the work and
of your knowledge of the subject you – Confident use of a variety of drawing – Familiarity with at least some of the
instead explain the ideas behind the work,
have applied for and how your work media and techniques. following software: 3D modelling
the challenge undertaken or any other
relates to it. & animation packages e.g. Maya,
significant factors. It may also be useful to – Originality in content, style and
3D Studio Max; 2D painting or photo
How the content of a portfolio provides explain why you have included the image execution.
manipulation packages e.g. Photoshop,
evidence for the above categories will in its particular category (development
– Observational drawing – evidence of Painter; compositing software
vary enormously depending on the work, resolved work or influences).
ability to draw the things that you can e.g. Premiere, After Effects.
person and the subject being applied to, Consideration should also be given to the
see, not just the things that you imagine.
and no two portfolios will be the same. graphical layout of the portfolio.
Life drawing can be one of the best
Remember that assessors will be looking
indicators of this ability.
at your work on a screen so the digital
image you present to them is what they
assess. Poor quality photographs and bad
scans of your work will not create a good
impression. Take the time and care to
make your work look as good as possible.
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Fashion We are looking for a clear understanding – Above all, while drawing and digital Interior Design
of what it means to employ film/video as skills are desirable, assessors are
A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display
a mean of artistic expression and as such looking to see ideas. Ideas should
the following: the following:
portfolios consisting of showreels, music be evident at the centre of any
– Excellent drawing skills (e.g. creative videos, travel reports or storyboards are work presented. – An aptitude for hand sketching
fashion illustrations, life drawing, unlikely to meet our criteria. (in situ as opposed to from a
In addition, applicants to 2nd year
drawing clothes on people, still life) photograph), in any medium, of
– What kind or research and preparation should display:
in a range of media with evidence of a variety of interior environments
did you carry out to produce this film?
a personal illustration style. – Evidence of more lateral thinking. showing an understanding of 3D
(Maximum 250 words)
spaces and perspective.
– An awareness of contemporary art, – Experimentation and risk taking.
– Give a short description of the two
design and fashion. – Evidence of ability to engage with the
main roles that interest you in a film – Graphic application, i.e. use skills with
unfamiliar, such as projects that show
– Strong research skills from primary production. What do you consider to be typography and a larger volume of text,
an understanding of materials and
and secondary sources. the main responsibilities and activities leading to compositions.
evidence of experimentation.
of these departments? Why are you
– A good understanding of the – Ideally some work on a client or more
interested in performing these roles? – Interior-based projects beyond those
development process through commercial brief.
(Maximum 250 words) focused on a domestic interior.
to final piece.
Illustration
– If you were given the assignment to – Projects that show evidence of an
– Consideration of professional
make a short 3-minute film with the A strong portfolio is likely to display understanding/engagement with
presentation and styling of finished
theme ‘Cultural Diversity’, how would the following: people, either in who the projects are for
work.
you carry out the research, plan the or what they hope to achieve in relation
– Evidence of a confident and expressive
In addition, applicants to 2nd year budget and realise the production of to atmosphere and environment created.
visual language.
should be displaying: this short film? Present a concise and
– The development of your work showing
clear plan. (Maximum 500 words) – A clear narrative or evidence of themes.
– Evidence of experimental 3D creative how initial inspiration/research has
pattern-cutting. Graphic Design – Imagination, inventiveness, vitality, flair. resulted in your final solution, and
the journey taken in-between.
– Sewing skills and ability at garment A strong portfolio is likely to display – Visual perception.
manufacture. the following: – A thoughtful approach to the content
– Intelligent, original communication
and graphical layout of the portfolio
Film & TV – Evidence of concepts and problem- of ideas and stories.
itself.
solving.
The portfolio is made up of written
– Basic understanding of computer
answers to three questions (below) and – Experimentation with materials and
programmes such as SketchUp,
a short film. The film should consist of a how ideas develop into resolved pieces.
Photoshop and AutoCAD is desirable
dramatic, documentary or experimental
– Typographic skills. but not essential.
work. The film should be no more
than five minutes long and ideally be a – 2D and 3D skills. – An awareness of key players in modern
complete work, or else a strong excerpt architecture, and engagement in the
– A broad range of projects undertaken
that shows your ability to express a story wider design world in general.
with a variety of outputs not just one
or concept through audio-visual material.
idea, technique or theme.
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Jewellery and Silversmithing Performance Costume Product Design Textiles
A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display
the following: the following: the following: the following:
– Drawing in its widest sense, including – Strong drawing ability and image- – Evidence of explorations through – Well-developed, relevant and
– but not restricted to: collage, test making ability. media that demonstrate strong original work.
pieces and experiments with materials, drawing and image-making skills.
– Engagement with textiles. – Evidence of personal enquiry
visual source material, photography,
– Evidence of making. Some level of and direction.
painting and digital design. – Experience of costume design for
prototyping, modelling through
character, often evidenced through – Some consistency of thought or theme.
– A selection of observational drawings diverse media, with evidence
school project or personal project.
of personally selected subject matter of experimentation. – Commitment to the study of textiles.
(architecture, objects, people, nature – Manual skill in making, e.g. millinery,
– Design process. Demonstration of – Some personal and/or independent
etc.) costume, models, puppets etc.
iterative thinking and designing work.
– Three-dimensional models in a range – Evidence of creative thinking through including sketchbooks. Individual
– Strong drawing skills.
of materials clearly presented in an design development, experimentation creativity in response to mundane
accessible way. with materials, interesting and varied briefs. Demonstration of personal
research. interests.
– Resolved work that shows a
combination of creativity, hand skills, – Unexpected and creative conjunctions – Research sensibility. Indication that
care and attention and an interest of materials and ideas or references, applicants look beyond their own
in materials and their properties. and their synthesis. imagination for inspiration – images
of people in their work, of things in the
– An awareness of contemporary – Practical implementation of costume
world, photographic studies, sketches,
makers and designers in jewellery design, e.g. involvement with costuming
stories, cinema and wider culture.
and silversmithing as well as a wider performance, perhaps a school play or
interest in art and design and inter- amateur theatre group.
related disciplines.
– Engagement with contemporary design,
– Evidence of individuality, curiosity, awareness of contemporary trends,
patience and professional practice. designers, film, drama, exhibitions.
14 Felicity Lynden, BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing, 2016 Roberta Fox, BA (Hons) Textiles, 2017 15
CONTACT
For further information
please contact:
College of Arts,
Humanities
and Social Sciences
Undergraduate
Admissions Office
55 - 60 George Square
University of Edinburgh
EH8 9JU
T: +44 (0)131 650 3565
E: CAHSS.UGAdmissions
@ed.ac.uk
Degree Show 2015
Front cover: An-Ru Cheng,
MFA Performance Costume 2018
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