Applying to foundation courses in art and design

Hey everyone!

I am from Slovakia, looking through the pages of schools I would like to apply to for a foundation course in art and design for Sept. 2014 and I am just completely confused about the applications. Does it vary according to each seperate university??

At first I was told the application goes through UCAS, now I'm seeing some comments that it goes usually directly to the school. I am particularly thinking of UCA Epsom, Kingston, Camberwell, CSM, Loughborough, Bournemouth, Oxford Brookes... (clearly i didn't pick yet). I am lost in finding information about how to apply, where to attach my portfolio website and all this itty bitty stuff.

CSM and Camberwell confused me because they do have a seperate application and I just wanted to make sure if I understand clearly and basically just need to sort it all out in my head to know exactly when to have my portfolio ready along with my the application.
Thanks for your replies and sorry for the rambling

CSM and Camberwell confused me because they do have a seperate application and I just wanted to make sure if I understand clearly and basically just need to sort it all out in my head to know exactly when to have my portfolio ready along with my the application.
Thanks for your replies and sorry for the rambling

From experience, I would say pick neither. They will continue to confuse you. I did my foundation at CSM and was really underwhelmed. UAL is a big place and it shows in their organization. It was often chaotic... Not to mention, whilst there are some great talents in there, a lot of it is pretentious emptiness.

really??? ugh, CSM was one of my dreams....but im glad you´re saying this. which ones would you recommend? Kingston is for sure my first option. Many people said they have a brilliant course and one of my friends took it and basically agreed and said how amazing it is to study there. I would like to study in London, but if there are any great courses around the country I would be more than thankful to know

Haha, well who knows? Maybe CSM will fit you really well. If it's your dream then give it a go and apply. I also hear that Kingston is very good, although after my CSM experience I am always skeptical of reputations

Hey, I'm applying for CCW (foundation at camberwell), Kingston and Bournemouth and I've been through the same process. The applications are separate for each one since they ask for different things. You don't have to do UCAS or anything. Look on the websites because they tell you exactly what you need to do. If you have any questions i'd be happy to help :P
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Thank you!!! I do have a question! I wonder if there is a limited number of applications i can send, is there?

I'm applying to Bournemouth and UAL. Considering UCA and Loughborough but not very sure about them. It's kind of disappointing about UAL though - it looks grand, but most people say it's a bit terrible. I applied anyway, but it's definitely not my priority.

what made you choose CSM over CCW..?

I like really like CSM, but I feel like I should apply to CCW to be 'safe' but I'm really not keen on applying there..

It is soooo disappointing (for me at least!)! I thought I was in for the best year of my life, surrounded by all the brightest artistic minds of our generation. What I got was a few talented people, lots of snobby 'aaaarrrrhhht students', London prices, and a terribly competitive and paranoid atmosphere. All style and not much substance :/

I don't know about the one's you want to apply to but for me the deadline is the 31st of january, and then most places will have interviews in march. and yes, you generally apply through the website, or you download the application form and post it by mail.