[Deadfish41]

What did you get for each of the exams for maths at AS?
Im sure you can still get the A you need.

[Art Nerd]

(Original post by Welshboyomon)
They emailed back and said no.
And there's no way i'm going to get an A in Maths, i don't see why they didn't just offer me an offer of 3 B's like everyone else... Oh well

i know its so annoying that they have to give people different offers, like Matt said we should all just get 300 point offers
i was speaking to my careers advisor and she said sometimes unis have to get people from all different backgrounds into their uni to get more funding so some courses give different people slightly different offers so that the people who they want get in easier or something along those lines
dont now how true that is though and if thats what theyre doing

and chris dont worry, dont give up, you will probably surprise yourself and get an A, so stay optimistic and just do your best
you could maybe resit some AS papers to try and boost your grade a bit, as theyre easier to get higher on than the A level ones obviously
oh and my careers advisor said even though they say no now, we could get to the results day and have slipped a grade and they will maybe still let us in
fingers crossed everything all works out though
xxx

[Welshboyomon]

I got 3 B's in Maths, Photography, Biology, and a C in Computing.

Yeah i'll just have to do my best, and see what i get, thanks though.

[mindbender]

Hi,
i did my application through ucas this week. I'd like to ask do you have any idea about which one is better (i know these are not the best universities but i need to find one in London and i live abroad). So I consider the relationship with companies of this schools to choose but I have no idea about the education, campus life. I'm gonna move to Earlsfield (a friend of mine lives there). So if you have any idea which one is near to Earlsfield, please tell.
Besides if you have any idea what do they want for the portfolio/interview it's welcome too. i havent got any past art study, i just worked in several TV Channels as 3d modeller/animator so i'm not good at drawing and almost have nothing for portfolio about it. But I'm gonna prepare some..

My list is like this:
London Metropolitan Univ.:Computer Animation, BSc (Hons) – Single, Joint University of Westminster:Animation, BA (Hons), single
Univ. Of East London:Multimedia with Animation BSc (Hons)
Thames Valley Univ.igital Animation (Character animation, 3D modelling) Greenwich University:Graphic and Digital Design, BA Hons

[Deadfish41]

(Original post by mindbender)
My list is like this:
London Metropolitan Univ.:Computer Animation, BSc (Hons) – Single, Joint University of Westminster:Animation, BA (Hons), single
Univ. Of East London:Multimedia with Animation BSc (Hons)
Thames Valley Univ.igital Animation (Character animation, 3D modelling) Greenwich University:Graphic and Digital Design, BA Hons

hmm i went to TVU for a 7week course in the summer for animation... the computers weren't that great, and nor were the lecturers/teachers.
I dont really know anything about those other uni's... sorry.

[Twee]

(Original post by mindbender)
Hi,
i did my application through ucas this week. I'd like to ask do you have any idea about which one is better (i know these are not the best universities but i need to find one in London and i live abroad). So I consider the relationship with companies of this schools to choose but I have no idea about the education, campus life. I'm gonna move to Earlsfield (a friend of mine lives there). So if you have any idea which one is near to Earlsfield, please tell.
Besides if you have any idea what do they want for the portfolio/interview it's welcome too. i havent got any past art study, i just worked in several TV Channels as 3d modeller/animator so i'm not good at drawing and almost have nothing for portfolio about it. But I'm gonna prepare some..

My list is like this:
London Metropolitan Univ.:Computer Animation, BSc (Hons) – Single, Joint University of Westminster:Animation, BA (Hons), single
Univ. Of East London:Multimedia with Animation BSc (Hons)
Thames Valley Univ.igital Animation (Character animation, 3D modelling) Greenwich University:Graphic and Digital Design, BA Hons

HI!

I'm also applying for digital animation... and:

Metropolitan sucks, really... sorry.. I went to the open day and none of the people in there were able to give me information at all. But I still applied to them since is kinda hard to find universities here in London that do the course. They gave me an offer without doing interview.

Greenwich - Digital Animation and Production = The campus was nice, not so sure about the equipment though, and also I tried asking information about the course in the open day they invited me, and still not much information (also, based on the cause that this guy stole the person I wanted to talk to, she was a teacher of the course, and they talked over an hour, blah!) They gave me an offer without interview too, and had nice sandwiches in the open day (if it matters to you). For the moment I have Greenwich has my insurance, because they do have connections with other companies, like Disney and offer a Sandwich year for the same reason, so that's really cool.

I went to East London, but I found it too far and confusing to get there from where I live, but beautiful campus though. My friend really wants to go there, because they do a course he is interested in, so if something happens, I will let you know.

I applied to Westminster as well, I'm still waiting to know their answer. They sent me an email asking to do a storyboard, and I did, this was exactly a month ago. I really don't mind if they reject me. One of my friends has a brother who is doing animation there, and he told me he really enjoys it. In my own opinion, I really didn't like the area that much, maybe because I live near it and I'm tired of seeing the same things everyday.

Thames Valley was freaky. Lol. They invited me for an interview, and the interviewer didn't even see the whole of my portfolio and said already that she would love to see me in September! She was really nice though, and the campus is definitely not the best I seen, comparing to Metropolitan (Central London Campus), since both of those are the worse I seen. The equipment is not the best either, and the teachers and student work are not really good either, I seen better. But that mostly depends on the student I guess. She also told me that, because they are not so sure of how many students they are having there's a probability that Character Animation and 3D Modelling may be eliminated completely. They currently are offering only Specialist in Digital animation, which is the same thing, but the only thing is that they don't offer modules specialized in Character animation or 3D Modelling. But that all depends on the quantity of students. So, in my opinion you do have a really high chance of being accepted in Thames Valley, because the way she sounded seemed slightly desperate.

I know I may sound slightly negative (or really negative) in the universities, but remember this is my opinion. I didn't mind that much at first, but eventually I just found more and more flaws in each university. It was definitely frustrating finding universities in London that do the course, and that are at least a little bit good in research and teaching. Since the majority is outside London, and the best ones are like Bournemouth, and some others, which I don’t remember. The good thing about staying in London is that you have the chance to be closer to the companies, but also there's the downside that the majority of the universities don't have the course, and the ones that do, just don't seem that interested in it.

But do your research, look at pictures, try and talk to people from the universities, don't be afraid to ask questions and don't be afraid to think about studying outside London.

I have no idea where's Earlsfield, so I can't really tell you which one is closer, but take this: get a London map, all of the north of London, above the Thames river, you will find it easier to understand the distances of each university. They are all pretty much around central London, so you will end with something like a circle, hope you understand what I said.

Portfolio/Interview:
It's cool that you have experience, which is great, use it to put it on your portfolio, if they know that you have experience even though you don't have an art background they are still interested.
Include: Storyboards, characters, written work, sketchbooks, and the most important... life drawing... they want life drawing, and they expect you to draw really well, so good luck on that! I just went to two interviews and both of them said that I needed more life drawing, but still anyway they both accepted me. At least two or three life drawings, well done and with details should attract their attention. Any moving work you have take screenshots, or if you can take a laptop and show it to them, but remember they don't have that much patience so don't take work that should take too long and make sure that it works, take back ups just in case. Work should me mounted in A2 or A1 sheets, except sketchbooks, I mounted my work in A2, since my nice folder was A2, and my written work I put it in a folder. Make it easier for them to see and understand your portfolio. Put in order as if you tell a story, and make sure you put your best work in the first pages.

In the interview:
Some people (all of them, everyone you can imagine, from teachers to people who work on the university) told me that they would see my portfolio first, then decide if they like it and call me to interview me, if they don't, they would tell you to go home. That didn't happen! During the interview they saw my portfolio with me, they didn't see it first, the first and only time they saw it was with me in the interview. I don't know about other universities, but the ones I went was like that.
They will ask you why you want to do the course, what is your favourite movie, or which one you hate (seriously, they asked me that), what particular thing of the course was I interested in, etc. They will ask you about your qualifications and experience, and about what games you like. There's no reason to be nervous, just be yourself and make sure to smile, just don't over do it. Ask questions, they like that, about the university and the course and anything you want to know about the university life. If you ask questions about the course, they get even more interested, and explain and explain and explain to you. It was funny.

They are looking for confident and enthusiastic people, it may be hard to do that when some of the interviewers are not been like that, but when you talk they break and become really nice people!

Remember that this is my opinion, so don't take it overboard, I usually try to hate something so I can find something nice and perfect for me… so in the future I don't regret it, is what I did with the universities.

Hope is not too much, hope I have helped and hope you understand, and excuse my English.

Good luck! and Have Fun!

Twee Twee

[SuperhansFavouriteAlsatian]

Heh, it's odd that in your post you listed allll the places you're not going, but not where you are! I'm guessing from your sig that you're going to Herts?

Snap, mother****er.

[Twee]

(Original post by DanGrover)
Heh, it's odd that in your post you listed allll the places you're not going, but not where you are! I'm guessing from your sig that you're going to Herts?

Snap, mother****er.

Guess I forgot about that...

AND

HI! See you soon!!!

oh, by the way, thanks for helping when I needed! I tried sending you a message thanking you for everything, but it said that I couldn't.. but anyway, thank you!

See.. I'm trying to be nice!

[Krechie]

Hey guys, I wanna reapply next year for animation Is maths really important? I'm worried now heh.

[Deadfish41]

depends what uni you apply to...

for bournemouth then AS maths would be fine even tho i know someone who got an offer without doing maths at Alevels, for most places then maths isnt really needed.. a good art portfolio (preferably with life drawings) will be the most useful thing you should have when applying to do an animation course.
gd luck

[Krechie]

Thanks

[Welshboyomon]

I've decided to change my Bournemouth offer to defered entry for 2008, and study Art Foundation at my college next year. This will give me the extra Art skills which i feel will help me if i get into Bournemouth, and also if i don't get in next year, i could reapply next year while doing Foundation and the offer would be based on getting some result in that.

Good luck with everyone's exams, hope you all get in!


Chris

[sweetface.]

I am interested in Computer Games Animation and Film Animation. But everyone says go to Bournmouth, but those animation couses are going to be highly competitive, with others wanting the same as you. This is why I have chosen, not to go there and plus there are a few people I already know who are going there already, I don't want to see them there.

Anyway there are plently of Animation courses around the country, why go to highly populated Bournmouth?

[Art Nerd]

(Original post by sweetface.)
Anyway there are plently of Animation courses around the country, why go to highly populated Bournmouth?

Because it's the National Centre for Computer Animation and the most recognised by employers?
Not saying the others aren't good, but if you can get into Bounremouth surely it's best to aim highest?

[sweetface.]

(Original post by Art Nerd)
Because it's the National Centre for Computer Animation and the most recognised by employers?
Not saying the others aren't good, but if you can get into Bounremouth surely it's best to aim highest?

Yes true, but wouldn't it be better if you came from a unique background, instead of being genaric and going to the same university as everyone else.

[Deadfish41]

to be honest it all depends on your own skills.

the university is just there to guide you, and bournemouth are meant to be one of the best, however im sure other uni's are great too.

[sweetface.]

(Original post by Deadfish41)
to be honest it all depends on your own skills.

the university is just there to guide you, and bournemouth are meant to be one of the best, however im sure other uni's are great too.

Yes it does depend on your own skills. Bournemouth are too competive and too seletive on who they let on the course, this is what puts me off from Bournmouth. I would rather go to a university that appreciates the work I produce, other than my exam results.

[Deadfish41]

bournemouth dont only go on exam results...
at the interview you have to do 3 tests.. one of which is a life drawing test. they select the best "artists" as well as the technical minded students for the course. also the animation course at bournemouth involves loads of maths and programming too, so they have to make sure they get students who are able to keep up with the work.

you could get straight A's but have a weak portfolio and bournemouth wouldn't accept you, so they do make a choice based on your work as well.

what uni are you planning on going to?

[sweetface.]

(Original post by Deadfish41)
bournemouth dont only go on exam results...
at the interview you have to do 3 tests.. one of which is a life drawing test. they select the best "artists" as well as the technical minded students for the course. also the animation course at bournemouth involves loads of maths and programming too, so they have to make sure they get students who are able to keep up with the work.

you could get straight A's but have a weak portfolio and bournemouth wouldn't accept you, so they do make a choice based on your work as well.

what uni are you planning on going to?

I don't like tests at interview, I prefer just the interview.

I know thats never going to be me, I will never get stright A's but my portfollio is really good.

Well I was going to be going to UCCA on a course called Digital 3D Design, but I have changed my mind. I am interested in University of Teesside course called Computer Games Art. Or University of Hertforshire course 3D Games Art. But I don't know since I have already acpected a firm choice at UCCA. I don't know where to go from here, to go back to extra.

[fakeplasticsmee]

Isn't UCCA a really respected place to study?