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Applications for Fine Art come in different forms depending on which university you are applying for. In the first instance you need to research the entry requirements and interview process for the course that you are applying for.
The UCAS Route:
Most of our students will apply to these courses directly via UCAS for undergraduate study (i.e. yr 1 of their degree). In this instance students will first complete their personal statement and largely follow the school wide instructions for this. The Form Tutor is the first point of contact for checking their statements however the art team are available for second opinions and subject specific guidance.
Art Foundation Courses:
Another popular route to undergraduate study is the Art Foundation Course. Applications for Art Foundation courses are made directly to the university via their website and not via UCAS. I wholeheartedly recommend this route for students who aren’t certain of which degree they would like to study or for students who would benefit from further growth as an artist in a studio setting. Typically students upon a foundation course will experience modules in textiles, 2D, 3D and digital disciplines and opt to specialise in one of these areas post induction. They will be inducted into studio culture and given projects to manage independently. It is a year of growth and experimentation. The entry requirements for Art Foundation are generally CCC which could appeal to some students as a more secure gateway to university. Universities who still offer FREE Art Foundation courses for 19 year olds are:
Manchester School of Art (MMU),
Leeds Arts University,
University of the Arts London, Central St Martins (UAL CSM),
University of the Arts London, Camberwell (UAL),
University of the Creative Arts Canterbury (UCA).
The 'general' application process for both UCAS and Foundation applications is:
Digital Portfolio Review.
Call for interview and discussion of your A1 portfolio.
Some universities like Manchester School of Art may set an additional project for you to complete in recent years topics have been 'my street', 'protest' and 'in the news'.
See Portfolios page for guidance on this process.
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