Art applicants for 2012 entry

Sorry Joelchan: maybe we are getting our wires crossed. My comments about facilities was something I overheard at Lancs about READING, which I did not apply to. I got a place at Lancs though , as I believe you have too.

It may not be my first choice however.

I am in a waiting time now until I get my March A level results before making a final decision.

I thought Princeling said ACC, hence my comment, but if I am wrong, I take it back. Anyway, maybe we will see each other at Lancs, but I need to check out what is going on with the curriculum there as per much earlier on this thread, and what they said on the day about having to do other course options.

I wouldn't say hidden.
I'm sure that if you go on there you'd be able to see it's quite clearly presented. If you didn't bother reading the heading 'Portfolio Handling Fee' which is bolded, you probably should have bothered applying!

I sound like I work at UCL?


Nice to see another perspective which is realistic!
Where are you planning on going in September, Kayla?

Nice to see another perspective which is realistic!
Where are you planning on going in September, Kayla?

Not from me it isnt. And nor did it say they were "doing" over a thousand people for it.

Ohhh Sorry, mea culpa. Same, I think I'll wait till march too. But It's likely their going to be my first unless CSM get back to me soon I think I'll withdraw I'm a little sick of waiting :/ Which minor subject would you take if you went there? I think I'll carry on with Philosophy if it doesnt clash. and I've never been to reading, its so far away. Were you at the same Lancs interview as me by the way?

Actually, I also thought £15 was outrageous until i spoke to a tutor at college and realised that reviewing portfolios actually takes a really long time amongst other things.
I think my first choice is goldsmiths, you?

Actually, I also thought £15 was outrageous until i spoke to a tutor at college and realised that reviewing portfolios actually takes a really long time amongst other things.
I think my first choice is goldsmiths, you?

My first choice is Slade.

Goldsmiths is a great institution- the degree show last year had some great work. Hopefully things will go well for you there!

Yas, 1000 portfolios over 4 days = 250 a day @:
60 mins x 8hrs = 480 mins divided by 250 = 1.92 mins a portfolio for one person looking at it. Yea excellent value!

I went on 18th Jan and got my offer the same day you did. I can't visualise who you are 'fraid.

My minor subject would have been psychology but apparently they can't do that hence the difficulty. I just need a bit of time to think now, and get on with my work, after all these days out. I agree with you about the facilities there and the student life, which makes things even more difficult: my other top choice is Aber, which I felt an immediate affinity with for some reason. I withdrew from Falmouth because I got sick of waiting, and there comes a point you have to think you can only actually go to one University after all. It was always going to be my least favourite anyway because it is a small place despite the apparently good facilities.

I think the thing is, go where you will be able to stick it out for the duration, and come out with something at the end. I hold no truck with these doom-mongers who say artists have to live off a pittance, as I have already sold over 10 commissions and I am, as I say, yet a youngster.

Yes, they look at your portfolio while you are given a tour or something similar. There is no interview. That's the only stage. When my son had his review, the labels had come off his work somehow, so he had to hang around at the end re-sorting his stuff and making it clear which ones belonged to him, and he got talking to the lecturers by accident. He reckons that's what got him in!

Your assumption that I should work at one of the most established, highest regarded and best performing universities in the United Kingdom: not a compliment?

I don't think many courses state their number of applicants on their website, mainly because it varies year-on-year. If you'd have been to an open day at the Slade you would know that their average number of applicants was over 1000, which would have been before you'd have paid the Portfilio Handling Fee. Sounds like withdrawal would have been a good option for you...

D'aww, cheer up! Keep a positive attitude and just know your artists and basic interview questions; you'll be savvy. Best of luck.

I thought Princeling said ACC, hence my comment, but if I am wrong, I take it back. Anyway, maybe we will see each other at Lancs, but I need to check out what is going on with the curriculum there as per much earlier on this thread, and what they said on the day about having to do other course options.

Hi, i'm applying for painting at edinburgh and got through to the applicant day.. i was wondering if you know if you can bring paintings on canvas's with you? it says everything has to be contained in a portfolio and im not sure mine will all fit, even rolled up.. i have a lot of big paintings and i don't think pictures of them really do them justice!! i wish they did interviews!

No I got an ACC, and i'm doing a foundation. I realise their requirement is ABB but it doesn't hurt trying as sometimes once in a hundred years they may make an exception. It was my wildcard.

I went on 18th Jan and got my offer the same day you did. I can't visualise who you are 'fraid.

My minor subject would have been psychology but apparently they can't do that hence the difficulty. I just need a bit of time to think now, and get on with my work, after all these days out. I agree with you about the facilities there and the student life, which makes things even more difficult: my other top choice is Aber, which I felt an immediate affinity with for some reason. I withdrew from Falmouth because I got sick of waiting, and there comes a point you have to think you can only actually go to one University after all. It was always going to be my least favourite anyway because it is a small place despite the apparently good facilities.

I think the thing is, go where you will be able to stick it out for the duration, and come out with something at the end. I hold no truck with these doom-mongers who say artists have to live off a pittance, as I have already sold over 10 commissions and I am, as I say, yet a youngster.

Why do grades matter :s i actually called slade back in October, and they said its all based on portfolio and having a foundation

It turns out UCL isn't the only place the you have to pay a fee, a friend on my course had to pay £20 for an interview for a costume design course at the Central School of Speech and Drama! CRAZY... I don't agree with the fee, I understand porters needed to be hired..but it is a bit steep! But the Slade offer a great course with great facilities, maybe it proves your a serious applicant? Who knows!