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ART
& DESIGN
2021
| Architecture & Landscape Architecture | School of Art | School of Design | SCHOOL OF History of Art | Reid School of Music |
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Application process
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.
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.
Laura Sewell,
Illustration BA (Hons),
2019
Important Dates 1 2
Mid-September 2020 UCAS Apply opens UCAS application Portfolio
Deadline Friday 15 January 2021 Deadline noon
Wednesday 27 January 2021
1 December 2020 EUCLID Portfolio opens Applications to Art and Design
programmes are made via UCAS: As part of your application to a
programme in Art or Design at the
15 January 2021 UCAS guaranteed www.ucas.com
University of Edinburgh, you will be
consideration deadline*
You will be asked to complete an asked to submit a digital portfolio to
application form and provide personal provide evidence of your artistic
information, a record of your grades and aptitude and potential.
27 January 2021 Portfolio deadline*
achievements to date and any pending
When you submit an application to
qualifications, and a personal statement
UCAS, the University of Edinburgh will
* Home applicants need to apply and submit their portfolio by these about what you want to study and why.
provide you with login details for the
deadlines to be considered. Applicants from outside the UK and
Your application form will also contain University’s web portal, MyEd. You will
Ireland who do not meet these deadlines may still be considered,
a reference from your teacher or tutor, use the EUCLID channel within MyEd
subject to availability.
giving further information about your to access the portfolio system and
suitability for the choices you have made upload your work.
and predicting your future exam grades.
Do not leave your application and portfolio to the last minute.
Late portfolio submissions will not be accepted.
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International Baccalaureate Applicants completing a relevant Other qualifications
STANDARD entry requirements HND will have met first year entry
Award of Diploma with 34 points overall Other qualifications may also be suitable
Given the nature of our degree requirements with a B in their HNC
and grades 655 in Higher Level subjects for entry.
programmes, we are looking for graded unit.
Standard Level: English at grade 5 Please contact the Admissions Office
a strong academic profile alongside If you qualify for second year entry, you
your portfolio submission. for further information.
HNC will not be considered for first year entry.
If you do not meet the standard entry Overall pass with B or above Widening access
requirements as detailed below, we in the graded unit
are unlikely to make you an offer. We believe everyone deserves an equal Contact
National 5: English at grade C opportunity to study at Edinburgh, but we
For entry requirements to MA (Hons) know that not everyone gets the same If you have any questions regarding
HNC subjects
Fine Art, see: chance to show their academic potential at admission to Art and Design programmes
3D Computer / 3D Design / Animation / school or college. That’s why, when you (non-standard qualifications, year of entry
www.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees
Art and Design / Contemporary Art apply to study here, we consider lots of etc.), please contact:
Practice / Creative Industries / different factors alongside your exam
Fashion /Jewellery /Photography / results, and we provide support along College of Arts, Humanities
First year entry and Social Sciences
Textiles / Visual Communication the way to help you make a strong
SQA Highers application. Undergraduate Admissions Office
Other subjects may be considered, 57 George Square
A B B B by the end of S5 or contact the Admissions Office for advice. For more detail, and to find out about our University of Edinburgh
A A B B / A B B B B by the end of S6.* applicant support programmes such as Edinburgh
B B B must be achieved in one year Second year entry Access to Creative Education in Scotland EH8 9JU
of S4 – S6. (ACES) visit:
Entry to the second year is available Tel: +44 (0)131 650 3565
* A B B B by the end of S6 for widening access (excluding BA Art and MA Fine Art). www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/ Email: futurestudents@ed.ac.uk
applicants, see ‘Widening access’ on page 5. Successful completion of a Foundation access-edinburgh
Diploma (at Merit grade), a relevant HND
National 5: English at grade C
or equivalent is required*. Applicants
GCE A Levels completing a Foundation Diploma will
normally be expected to have met the
ABB
entry requirements for first year entry
GCSE: English at grade C as well (Highers, A Levels, IB, etc.).
BTEC/UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma In some of our less competitive
in Art and Design programmes it may be possible to
consider applicants presenting ABC (or
D M M (BTEC) or M (UAL)
equivalent) at A Level. These grades must
GCSE: English at grade C have been achieved in a single first sitting.
*We consider UAL or BTEC Foundation
Diplomas and SQA or BTEC HNDs -
qualifications from other providers may be
accepted but you should contact us before
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Interviews MA (Hons) Fine Art Adult returner or mature What happens next?
(UCAS code W150) applicants
We do not interview applicants to We will contact you with our decision
programmes in Art and Design. The MA (Hons) Fine Art is a five-year An adult returner is a student who has by the end of March. If you are made
Our programmes are some of the degree programme combining academic had a continuous gap of at least three an offer, you will be invited to attend
most competitive in the UK and study with practice-based studio work. years at some point in their formal an Offer Holder Day.
we have designed our admissions education.
The theoretical and historical elements Offer Holder Days
process to enable applicants to show
of the degree are principally taught in Adult returners will be applying to the If you are made an offer, you will
us their potential via a system which
the School of History of Art while University from a range of backgrounds, subsequently be invited to attend an
is accessible and fair to all.
the visual research and studio-practice with a variety of different qualifications Offer Holder Day.
Our portfolio system was one elements are taught in the School of and having had very different life
of the first to be introduced in the Art, both within Edinburgh College of experiences prior to their application. Offer Holder Days typically take place in
UK and allows applicants to spend time Art. It is unique in its five-year duration The University values the contribution March and April and are opportunities
selecting their best and most interesting and 50/50 balance of theoretical and that such students make to the diversity for successful applicants to learn more
work for us to assess. We do not believe practice-based study. of the student community. about their subject areas and life as a
it necessary to undertake a second student at Edinburgh College of Art and
While studying within the School of Art, There is one stipulation we make for all the University of Edinburgh. You will
assessment of work, and so offers
you will work in purpose-built studios in adult returner applicants – they must have meet with academic staff and current
are made following portfolio assessment.
a friendly and challenging environment, undertaken recent and relevant accredited students from your programme, tour the
All successful applicants will be invited
supported by a team of committed staff. study within three years prior to entry to studios and other facilities and attend
to attend an Offer Holder Day.
The other half of your studies will be their chosen degree programme. general information sessions. You
All applicants will have the opportunity spent studying the intensive Art History
We accept a range of academic will also get the chance to visit other
to visit our facilities and meet programme component of the programme. Second
qualifications, including access University facilities such as the main
staff and current students before making year entry is not available to the MA
programmes, HNC/Ds and Foundation library and sports centre.
final decisions – we want to be sure that (Hons) Fine Art.
Diplomas and encourage potential
your decision to come and study with us
students to contact the Admissions
is the right one for you.
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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Requirements
Degree Programmes PORTFOLIO GUIDAnce
For applications to Film & Television
Introduction you should upload one digital video file
BA (Hons) Art
(or a URL link to it), up to five minutes
(1st year entry only) W100 As part of your application, you are
in length and accompanied by a short
required to submit a portfolio as evidence
BA (Hons) Intermedia Art W900 passage of text. In addition you will
of your artistic ability and potential. You
be asked to give written answers to
BA (Hons) Painting W120 should begin to plan your portfolio as
three questions (see page 14).
soon as you decide to apply.
BA (Hons) Photography W640
For applications to other Art and Design
Assessors are not necessarily expecting
BA (Hons) Sculpture W130 programmes we require:
a showcase of final work, but rather an
MA (Hons) Fine Art indication of work in progress showing – up to 10 images of your development/
(5-year degree, 1st year entry only) W150 how you approach an idea or subject and sketchbook work (minimum of
develop the work from initial thought, 5 images)
BA (Hons) Animation W615
through experimentation and enquiry,
– up to 10 images of your resolved work
BA (Hons) Fashion W230 to resolved work.
(minimum of 5 images)
BA (Hons) Film and Television P390 In this guide, you will find details of what
– up to 5 images which demonstrate your
we are looking for and how your work
BA (Hons) Graphic Design W210 influences (minimum of 2 images)
will be assessed. You will also find some
BA (Hons) Illustration W220 general tips on how to plan and present You are encouraged to include some brief
your work and what makes a strong supporting/explanatory text (maximum
BA (Hons) Interior Design W250
portfolio in different subject areas. 100 characters) in the space provided
BA (Hons) Jewellery and Silversmithing W721 alongside each image. The images
Please ensure you allow time for the
demonstrating your influences may be
BA (Hons) Performance Costume W451 technical aspects of portfolio submission.
images of work or objects which have
Take time to familiarise yourself with the
BA (Hons) Product Design W240 inspired or influenced your work e.g.
submission portal once it opens in
people working in the same medium or
BA (Hons) Textiles J420 December (you’ll get a link to it after you
for the same audience, now or in the past;
apply via UCAS), and work out what you
people interested in the same subject or
will need to do to prepare your images for
theme, now or in the past; natural or
upload.
man-made phenomena, objects, places or
Guidance on submitting your portfolio events which have inspired or provoked
digitally, including answers to common a response.
questions, can be found here:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/
support-guidance/applicants/submitting-mini-
portfolio
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Assessment – Selection and Resolution shows how Planning and Presentation Each image can be accompanied by a
well you judge which ideas have the small amount of text, and applicants are
Portfolios are assessed by a team of Assessors are interested in how you have
most appropriate potential and your strongly encouraged to make use of this
academic staff who are particularly decided to put your portfolio together.
ability to bring them to a level of opportunity. You should avoid including
interested in how you research and This means that your portfolio should
completion appropriate to your titles or descriptions of the work and
develop ideas in a visual way and how be carefully planned and well presented.
intended outcome. instead explain the ideas behind the work,
you engage with your chosen discipline.
Assessors will be judging your ability the challenge undertaken or any other
This is broken down into four main – Contextual Awareness shows the extent
to edit your work, so be selective and significant factors. It may also be useful to
areas of assessment, briefly summarised of your knowledge of the subject you
strategic in your choice of material. explain why you have included the image
as follows: have applied for and how your work
Aim to show a clear narrative or sense in its particular category (development
relates to it.
– Visual Research and Enquiry shows of the themes in your work, as well as work, resolved work or influences).
the level of your engagement in How the content of a portfolio provides the connections between the pieces. Consideration should also be given to the
intelligent, structured visual enquiry evidence for the above categories will graphical layout of the portfolio.
If you have lots of high quality work,
and how well you communicate this. vary enormously depending on the Remember that assessors will be looking
include it. It can show that you have
person and the subject being applied to, at your work on a screen so the digital
– Idea Development shows your ability talent in breadth and are hardworking
and no two portfolios will be the same. image you present to them is what they
to appropriately explore and develop and committed. If you haven’t, select your
assess. Poor quality photographs and bad
ideas, and your level of skills in the best: these key gems can show us that
scans of your work will not create a good
use of materials or techniques. you know what you are good at, and how
impression. Take the time and care to
to show it. Resist the temptation to pad
make your work look as good as possible.
out your portfolio with mediocre work.
Saskia Cameron, BA (Hons) Illustration, 2016 Imogen Richards, Painting BA (Hons), 2019
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Art (including Art, Fine Art, Ideas are more important than technical Animation – Practical animation experiments – we
Intermedia Art, Painting, ability and assessors want to see work want to see your attempts at animation,
A strong portfolio is likely to display
Photography and Sculpture) with conceptual underpinning, not regardless of quality, as evidence of
the following:
just a random selection of images – be your experience of the level of effort
A strong portfolio submission will show
selective and strategic in your choice – Confident use of a variety of drawing required to create animation.
evidence of independent work beyond
of work. Above all, assessors are looking media and techniques.
school/college projects. Assessors are – An awareness of animators, as well
to see a reflection of your true interests
looking for work which shows original – Originality in content, style and as animated films.
and a real commitment to the ambition
thinking as well as depth, personality execution.
to study Art. In addition, applicants to 2nd year
and visual understanding. Look out into
– Observational drawing – evidence of should display:
the world, slow down and examine your
ability to draw the things that you can
surroundings honestly and inquiringly. – Evidence of practical animation
see, not just the things that you imagine.
beyond character design, layout and
Life drawing can be one of the best
storyboarding – a completed film is
indicators of this ability.
the best indicator.
– Evidence of sequencing or pattern in
– Familiarity with at least some of the
folio (e.g. drawings/prints of objects
following software: 3D modelling
changing state, drawings/prints of
& animation packages e.g. Maya,
repeating pattern etc.)
3D Studio Max; 2D painting or photo
– Evidence of narrative or storytelling manipulation packages e.g. Photoshop,
Brandon Logan, Fine Art MA, 2019 such as written evidence, storyboarding, Painter; compositing software
comic strips, scripts etc. e.g. Premiere, After Effects.
– Self-initiated projects beyond school/
college work.
Isabella Avery, Animation BA (Hons), 2019
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Fashion Film & TV
A strong portfolio is likely to display The portfolio is made up of written
the following: answers to three questions (below) and
a short film. The film should consist of a
– Excellent drawing skills (e.g. creative
dramatic, documentary or experimental
fashion illustrations, life drawing,
work. The film should be no more
drawing clothes on people, still life)
than five minutes long and ideally be a
in a range of media with evidence of
complete work, or else a strong excerpt
a personal illustration style.
that shows your ability to express a story
– An awareness of contemporary art, or concept through audio-visual material.
design and fashion. If your film is not in English it should
include English subtitles. All submitted
– Strong research skills from primary
portfolio clips must be readily accessible
and secondary sources.
(e.g. are not password protected) and
– A good understanding of the must not contain copyrighted material.
Julian Vogel, Film & Television BA (Hons), 2019
development process through
We are looking for a clear understanding
to final piece.
of what it means to employ film/video as
– Consideration of professional a mean of artistic expression and as such
presentation and styling of finished portfolios consisting of showreels, music
work. videos, travel reports or storyboards are
unlikely to meet our criteria.
In addition, applicants to 2nd year
should be displaying: – What kind or research and preparation
did you carry out to produce this film?
– Evidence of experimental 3D creative
(Maximum 250 words)
pattern-cutting.
– Give a short description of the two
– Sewing skills and ability at garment
main roles that interest you in a film
manufacture.
production. What do you consider to be
the main responsibilities and activities
of these departments? Why are you
interested in performing these roles?
(Maximum 250 words)
– If you were given the assignment to
make a short 3-minute film with the
theme ‘Cultural Diversity’, how would
you carry out the research, plan the
budget and realise the production of
this short film? Present a concise and
clear plan. (Maximum 500 words)
Alex Sixuan Fan, Fashion BA (Hons), 2019
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Graphic Design In addition, applicants to 2nd year Interior Design Jewellery and Silversmithing
should display:
A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display
the following: – Evidence of more lateral thinking. the following: the following:
– Evidence of concepts and problem- – Experimentation and risk taking. – An aptitude for hand sketching – Drawing in its widest sense, including
solving. (in situ as opposed to from a – but not restricted to: collage, test
– Graphic application, i.e. use skills with
photograph), in any medium, of pieces and experiments with materials,
– Experimentation with materials and typography and a larger volume of text,
a variety of interior environments visual source material, photography,
how ideas develop into resolved pieces. leading to compositions.
showing an understanding of 3D painting and digital design.
– Typographic skills. – Ideally some work on a client or more spaces and perspective.
–A
selection of observational drawings
commercial brief.
– 2D and 3D skills. – Evidence of ability to engage with the of personally selected subject matter
Illustration unfamiliar, such as projects that show (architecture, objects, people, nature etc.)
– A broad range of projects undertaken
an understanding of materials and
with a variety of outputs not just one A strong portfolio is likely to display – Three-dimensional models in a range
evidence of experimentation.
idea, technique or theme. the following: of materials clearly presented in an
– Interior-based projects beyond those accessible way.
– Above all, while drawing and digital – Evidence of a confident and expressive
focused on a domestic interior.
skills are desirable, assessors are visual language. – Resolved work that shows a
looking to see ideas. Ideas should – Projects that show evidence of an combination of creativity, hand skills,
– A clear narrative or evidence of themes.
be evident at the centre of any understanding/engagement with care and attention and an interest
work presented. – Imagination, inventiveness, vitality, flair. people, either in who the projects are for in materials and their properties.
or what they hope to achieve in relation
– Visual perception. – An awareness of contemporary
to atmosphere and environment created.
makers and designers in jewellery
– Intelligent, original communication
– The development of your work showing and silversmithing as well as a wider
of ideas and stories.
how initial inspiration/research has interest in art and design and inter-
resulted in your final solution, and related disciplines.
Victoria Underwood, Graphic Design BA (Hons), 2019 the journey taken in-between.
– Evidence of individuality, curiosity,
– A thoughtful approach to the content patience and professional practice.
and graphical layout of the portfolio
Ruth Page, Jewellery & Silversmithing
itself.
BA (Hons) 2019, Stations
– Basic understanding of computer
programmes such as SketchUp,
Photoshop and AutoCAD is desirable
but not essential.
– An awareness of key players in modern
architecture, and engagement in the
wider design world in general.
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Performance Costume – Unexpected and creative conjunctions Product Design Textiles
of materials and ideas or references,
A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display A strong portfolio is likely to display
and their synthesis.
the following: the following: the following:
– Practical implementation of costume
– Strong drawing ability and image- – Evidence of explorations through – Well-developed, relevant and
design, e.g. involvement with costuming
making ability. media that demonstrate strong original work.
performance, perhaps a school play or
drawing and image-making skills.
– Engagement with textiles. amateur theatre group. – Evidence of personal enquiry
– Evidence of making. Some level of and direction.
– Experience of costume design for – Engagement with contemporary design,
prototyping, modelling through
character, often evidenced through awareness of contemporary trends, – Some consistency of thought or theme.
diverse media, with evidence
school project or personal project. designers, film, drama, exhibitions.
of experimentation. – Commitment to the study of textiles.
– Manual skill in making, e.g. millinery,
– Design process. Demonstration of – Some personal and/or independent
costume, models, puppets etc.
iterative thinking and designing work.
– Evidence of creative thinking through including sketchbooks. Individual
– Strong drawing skills.
design development, experimentation creativity in response to mundane
with materials, interesting and varied briefs. Demonstration of personal
research. interests.
– Research sensibility. Indication that
applicants look beyond their own
Rowan Leckie-Howell, Performance Costume BA (Hons), 2019 Matt Copeland, Product Design BA (Hons), 2019 Claudine Stiles, Textiles BA (Hons), 2019
imagination for inspiration – images
of people in their work, of things in the
world, photographic studies, sketches,
stories, cinema and wider culture.
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