Scottish Art Applicants

Just thought I would start a thread for those who have applied for art school in Scotland.

I have applied for Edinburgh general year, Edinburgh Masters, Glasgow for painting and printmaking, Dundee for the general year and Grays for painting and printmaking.

So what did you all apply for? Has anyone heard back from any?

Reply 1

Senika

ECA general year, ECA second year entry for Photography, GSA Photography and Napier Film & Photography. Haven't heard anything yet.

Reply 2

Ailieo15

OP

Ah cool. I've heard Edinburgh/Glasgow are going to give interviews around the start of March.

Reply 3

Senika

Thanks. I absolutely hate waiting!

Reply 4

Senika

BTW do you know which is the best art school in Scotland for Photography?

Reply 5

Ailieo15

OP

Emmm I really don't know :P I think Glasgow and Edinburgh are the only ones in Scotland who do Photography as a course on its own because I know Dundee does photography but its part of a course where you do film making and things like that! So maybe that suggests Edin/Glas are best?

Reply 6

kmorgan

I've applied for p+p at ECA, plus the 5 year MA in fine art, and then for both p+p and sculpture and environmental at GSA - not heard anything yet.
They said interviews would either be dec or feb/march - do you know anyone who applied before christmas and had their interview already?

Reply 7

burnamiracle

Applied for Painting and Printmaking at GSA, Painting at ECA and Fine Art for DJCAD, heard nothing back from any yet..

Reply 8

Ailieo15

OP

Original post by kmorgan

I've applied for p+p at ECA, plus the 5 year MA in fine art, and then for both p+p and sculpture and environmental at GSA - not heard anything yet.
They said interviews would either be dec or feb/march - do you know anyone who applied before christmas and had their interview already?

Nope! I haven't heard of anyone getting any interviews for any Scottish art schools who have applied for the fine art courses! It is so nerve racking! I guess its just such a long process with all the mini portfolios, statements etc to go through.

Reply 9

Carnationlilyrose

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Original post by Ailieo15

Nope! I haven't heard of anyone getting any interviews for any Scottish art schools who have applied for the fine art courses! It is so nerve racking! I guess its just such a long process with all the mini portfolios, statements etc to go through.

They'll be quite a long time. Offers often aren't until Easter or sometimes even later. My son got his from ECA on May 7th a couple of years ago. It's a tough time for you all, I'm afraid.

Reply 10

Senika

Original post by carnationlilyrose

They'll be quite a long time. Offers often aren't until Easter or sometimes even later. My son got his from ECA on May 7th a couple of years ago. It's a tough time for you all, I'm afraid.

Oh damn! Thanks for this.
Did your son study photography by any chance? I'm trying to get as much first-hand info as possible, constantly bothering poor TSR members. :biggrin:

Reply 11

Carnationlilyrose

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Original post by Senika

Oh damn! Thanks for this.
Did your son study photography by any chance? I'm trying to get as much first-hand info as possible, bothering unknown TSR members. :biggrin:

No, he's doing painting. Sorry. Feel free to bother if there's anything I might know. I can always ask him. They have lovely studios overlooking Edinburgh Castle. I'm so jealous.

Reply 12

EilzMac

just got an interview for GSA Textiles!! excited but scared :smile:

any advice ? not had an interview yet.. :/

Reply 13

Ailieo15

OP

Original post by EilzMac

just got an interview for GSA Textiles!! excited but scared :smile:

any advice ? not had an interview yet.. :/

Ace! Well done :smile:

When is your interview? Advice.. I guess just be enthusiastic about your work and have things to say about your work/inspiration! Do you know if it is individual interviews or like a group interview?

Reply 14

EilzMac

Original post by Ailieo15

Ace! Well done :smile:

When is your interview? Advice.. I guess just be enthusiastic about your work and have things to say about your work/inspiration! Do you know if it is individual interviews or like a group interview?

1st March

cool, thanks! im pretty sure its an individual :/ but yea ill give it my best shot!!
totally didnt expect it xD not very experienced in Textiles AT ALL.

Reply 15

rayray12310

Original post by EilzMac

1st March

cool, thanks! im pretty sure its an individual :/ but yea ill give it my best shot!!
totally didnt expect it xD not very experienced in Textiles AT ALL.

congrats on ur interview, mine's on wednesday and even though ive had like 4 interviews now im so nervous and keep on rearranging my portfolio, are you takng everything that was in ur digital portfolio, i'm not sure some of the drawings i included will stand up to close scrutiny.