[Norfolkadam]

So I'm applying late to NUCA's BA Architecture and I need to prepare a portfolio. They'll obviously send me advice when I finish the application but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about what I will be asked to provide. I am really interested in architecture but I've got very little experience on the practical side of things.

I am prepared to put a lot of work in to get it ready and submit it so if anyone has any ideas or experience the advice would be appreciated.

[Viet]

Ok, first off I didnt apply to NUCA, but it should be pretty similar in terms of general contents. I mean, the main point is to make it interesting, unique (no cliche drawings like hands or skulls or flowers etc.) and can be discussed about (if you are invited to interview)

Here are my general advices of what to put in:
1. Anything that you like and can talk about with passion
2. Anything that you think can show off a variety of your technical skills and work ethic (i.e. detailed drawings etc)
3. Anything that you think can show off your idea generating and developing skills
4. Anything that shows you have read and researched about relevant topics, figures and so on
5. Sketches and idea drawings
6. 3D objects and products
7. Work Experience projects and designs
Have a look around at the unis' websites, they usually have guidances for portfolio. Also if you look at current students' works you would have a feel for their general style.

This was mine for Liverpool http://liverpool1082265404.blogspot....job-i-was.html

Hope that helps