
Getting into Art and Design Courses
Trotman (Publisher)
13th Edition
Published on 28. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-911724-00-1 (ISBN)
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Description
The ultimate guide to securing your place at university to study art, design or architecture.
Now in its 13th edition, Getting into Art & Design Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application.
This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:
What to consider when choosing the right course and university for you
Support on preparing a winning UCAS application
Advice on putting together a portfolio of your work
Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
First-hand advice from admissions tutors, students and industry professionals
Features a chapter dedicated to architecture with specific personal statement advice
MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
Now in its 13th edition, Getting into Art & Design Courses is packed with detailed advice and up-to-date information to guide you through the decision-making process and help you prepare a strong university application.
This practical and comprehensive book will lead you through every stage of the process, including:
What to consider when choosing the right course and university for you
Support on preparing a winning UCAS application
Advice on putting together a portfolio of your work
Information on what to expect at interview and tips on how to shine
First-hand advice from admissions tutors, students and industry professionals
Features a chapter dedicated to architecture with specific personal statement advice
MPW Guides explain the complex procedures for getting into higher education. Written by acknowledged experts in a clear and concise format, they go beyond the official publications to give would-be students straightforward, practical advice on how to secure a place on a course of their choice.
More details
Edition
13th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-911724-00-1 (9781911724001)
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Persons
James Foster graduated from the University of the Arts London with a BA in Fine Art in 2016. He has since offered university application and portfolio consultancy to aspiring art students and has taught art at secondary school level. James has a continuing art practice in a variety of mediums. Greg Ioannou graduated from the Athens School of Fine Arts in Greece with a First-class BA (Hons) in Fine Art and went on to receive an MA in Painting from the University of the Arts London. He is the Head of Creative Arts Department and the Course Leader for UAL Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at MPW College. He is a practising artist and a set and costume designer for theatre.
Content
Introduction
Careers in art and design
Foundation courses
Degree courses
Architecture
How to apply
International students
Putting together a portfolio
The interview
Offers and what to do on results day
Fees and funding
Postgraduate courses
Further information
Appendices
Careers in art and design
Foundation courses
Degree courses
Architecture
How to apply
International students
Putting together a portfolio
The interview
Offers and what to do on results day
Fees and funding
Postgraduate courses
Further information
Appendices