The email you should have received is this one, which I received on the 22 of December. I Applied on the 11th October. Hope this helps.
Dear Applicant,
We have now received your application to the above course here at CCM.
You will be aware that you should submit a mini portfolio when you apply to the course.
This e-mail is to make you aware that you must submit your mini portfolio no later than Friday 20th January 2012.
Home/EU and International applicants applying through UCAS
At the same time that you apply through UCAS you must send in a mini portfolio of your work and an additional 250 word statement about the mini-portfolio, directly to the College.
Note:
Do not deviate from A4 size, mount your prints or present them in any form of binder or portfolio.
Do ensure that your name and UCAS number are clearly displayed on the personal statement.