2012 Uni Applicants for Photography

Ha, glad it wasn't just me then.

I missed my interview unfortunately - took a train an hour later than I should, but I'll blame that on Bristol rescheduling my interview for the previous day and having to rebook my tickets & getting back home really late.

On the other hand I got into my first choice, UWE, the interview went swimmingly and they really loved me. So very happy about that.

Coventry didn't want me but what pains me is that I trekked there just to have them tell me they're not gonna take me the moment I'm in the room. What's the point of going for an interview if you're not gonna have the interview?

Now here's the fun part:

I asked for feedback out of curiosity, and the lecturer questioned my presentation choice (matte prints in a portfolio box), my use of diptychs, and also seemed to think that in one set the light is 'too warm' and asked why that is so (the images were shot during the golden hour right before sunset). I admit I'm always afraid of over-editing, but overall his decision seemed to be based on personal taste - of course you can't go onto a Photography degree with zero photography interest or knowledge, but if that's my weakness surely uni would be the place to learn? Lastly, he didn't think I had enough research for my images - my research is thorough, but I only brought one sketchbook with me as a sample - plus some of the sets for my portfolio are from personal rather than college work, so I didn't have research for every single set in there.

This is one of the images in question ('too warm') by the way:



I admit to being a little bit butthurt, but at least he quietened down when I told him I got into my top two choices already, one of them being Commercial Photography in Bournemouth. Can't please everyone, haha.

Congrats on getting into UWE

I think he was being a bit harsh; especially to call you to interview and then go 'actually, no.'. Waste of time really. :L I love shooting in that 'golden hour' (I might have to steal that phrase now!), especially with plastic cameras that bit before sunset is perfect in the summer. I always prefer warm images though, but I think the warmth suits that one fine (it'd look pretty jarring if it was colder imo).

Bit harsh on your presentation too O.o I take my stuff around in a suitcase, with matte prints mounted onto cream-ish card. Did you have your stuff organised by project/chronologically? Silly man is all I can say.

Anyone applied for Photography/Photojournalism at LCC?

Anyone applied for Photography/Photojournalism at LCC?

Hello!

I'm an international student and I've gotten conditional offers (I'm doing the IB) from UCA and University of the West London for BA Photography and I got into LCC for the foundation in art and design. I'm still a little confused as to where to go and wether I should do the foundation or go for the BA directly. and I'm still waiting for University College Falmouth to get back to me.

hey

im doing a foundation at LCC-photography starting in september.

Hey, I got into ECA too I'm pretty biased towards ECA, so I'd suggest that. Have you visited either? Given that they're both dedicated art colleges I think they'd be pretty similar in terms of creativity. In terms of location I'm leaning towards ECA (fantastic views). I'm visiting ECA on Friday so I could let you know what I think after I've looked about? GSA would make a pretty decent insurance choice at any rate.

Hi there,
have you visited ECA?
How it was??

Still hasn't come through, but they seemed pretty dead set on offering me a place. Everywhere else has taken at least two weeks, so I'll wait another week before I get anxious Hope yours comes through soon too

Yes, although I wasn't able to look at the darkrooms. The building is lovely & the photography department looks pretty big. The campus is really small, all the buildings are linked by a courtyard & their library is just down the road. The course is small too... Have you applied for 1st or 2nd year?

I just firmed ECA with Brighton as my insurance.

Anyone applied for Photography/Photojournalism at LCC?

Awesome
im from Poland, you?
lived in London for some time then went back to Poland and now moving again, for good

yeah got an interview and offer back in february, so excited! firmed and applied to housing!xx

Hello!
I'm an international student and got an offer for Fine Art Photography at GSA for second year. Is anybody going to second year as well? I really loved GSA when I visited, and Glasgow as a city was amazing!

When did you hear back from Brighton? I emailed them this morning and I got reply basically telling me that they've had loads of applicants and they haven't got round to replying to them all yet. It's frustrating cause it's holding me back now as I can't reply to my offers and go on to apply for finance and accommodation etc! I'd withdraw my application but if they do give me an offer I wouldn't mind putting them as my insurance. Argh!