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Original post by emily_03

Hiya!

My name is Emily, and currently I am in the process of applying for Game Design and Art (BA)! I'm studying Fine Art, Drama and English Literature for my A-Levels :smile:

Having took a look at the course and modules, I'd say what I'm really excited for is the creative elements in game design combined with the technical knowledge, and how to apply that into generating industry-standard games.

My worry and concern for now is how to structure my personal statement and how to approach the interview (if I get one that is!)

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Hi @emily_03,
I apologise that none of us got round to replying to you sooner! I presume you have now sent off your application and are awaiting a response?
If you have any questions or worries you have about the university/ student life/ course/ anything, please ask away and we will get back to you ASAP!

Carina :smile:

- University of Southampton Ambassador
(Student Children's Nurse BSc)

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Hey!
I just received an offer letter for MA in Fashion Design at Winchester School of Art. It would be a great help if anyone can give me an insight on his/her experience in the department, opportunities they provide, about the faculty, post-course placement, whether it is better to take up university housing or not, and any other related information.

Your response would be of great help and value.

Thank you

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Original post by Uni of Southampton Students

Welcome to the University of Southampton Winchester School of Art Forum!

Let's get a discussion going!

What course are you applying to?
What have you been up to before now? (A-levels, Foundation, Btec etc)
What are you most excited about University?
Anything you're concerned about?

Please ask any questions you have about life in Winchester below!

Maeve :smile:

UoS Student Ambassador and Rep, currently studying BA Textiles Design

Some useful links:

WSA Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/wsa/index.page

UoS Accommodation: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation

Hey!
I just received an offer letter for MA in Fashion Design at Winchester School of Art. It would be a great help if anyone can give me an insight on his/her experience in the department, opportunities they provide, about the faculty, post-course placement, whether it is better to take up university housing or not, and any other related information.

Your response would be of great help and value.

Thank you

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Original post by Ishman

Hey!
I just received an offer letter for MA in Fashion Design at Winchester School of Art. It would be a great help if anyone can give me an insight on his/her experience in the department, opportunities they provide, about the faculty, post-course placement, whether it is better to take up university housing or not, and any other related information.

Your response would be of great help and value.

Thank you

Hi there!
I am a current BA Fashion Design student at Winchester School of Art, so I don't currently have experience of the MA course, however I can tell you about the general facilities we have for Fashion Design students to use. :smile:

There are several large studios available which are supplied with industrial sewing machines, overlockers and both male and female mannequins, including full body styles. There is also a fusing press and industrial irons with vacuum ironing boards. We also have the Textiles department available which includes screen printing equipment and knitting machines, and there is digital fabric printing available on campus so you can easily create your own prints. Other facilities open to Fashion students include 3D printing and laser cutting if this is something that interests you!
The tutors for the department are all extremely helpful and as the campus is part of the University of Southampton, the careers services also cover Fashion students. so you will be able to meet with them to discuss careers after your MA finishes. I know there are post-graduate schemes available that may be beneficial to you.
Are there any specific questions you would like me to try and find out answers to? If you leave them on this thread I will be happy to ask my tutors for more in-depth coverage of the MA course for you.
Anna (2nd year Fashion Design student)

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Hey Anna

Thank you so much for your reply. It was super helpful and full of information that clarifies a lot of my queries.
Another thing I would want to know is the average class size of the course MA Fashion design and whether there's any internship program during the course.

And lastly, what according to you would be better, applying for on-campus housing or otherwise and life at WSA and around it.

Thank you
Ishman

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Original post by Ishman

Hey Anna

Thank you so much for your reply. It was super helpful and full of information that clarifies a lot of my queries.
Another thing I would want to know is the average class size of the course MA Fashion design and whether there's any internship program during the course.

And lastly, what according to you would be better, applying for on-campus housing or otherwise and life at WSA and around it.

Thank you
Ishman

I'm so glad my reply was helpful for you! :smile:

I will find out for you in regards to the size of the MA class and internship programmes, however I can say my current class has been between around 18-28 students through the past two years so relatively small which may be similar for the MA course.

As for choosing housing, I can tell you a bit about the options for halls. There are two halls which WSA students generally live in and both are right next to each other about a fifteen minute walk from the campus. Erasmus Park is the University's own accommodation and Riverside Way has students from both WSA and the University of Winchester. The halls are great for convenience and the facilities are good. At Erasmus Park, the bedrooms have very large desks which I found extremely helpful for working on sketchbooks at home, and every room has its own ensuite. The flats there can have up to 10 people but generally had around 8 maximum when I was living there, so it is really good to meet other students. Riverside Way is a really nice halls and includes a great common room if this is something you're interested in, and the rooms have double beds. Currently, I now live in a house slightly closer to the campus and I would say I prefer this since I really enjoy having a bit more of my own space, but the pro of halls would probably be the ease of getting your accommodation sorted compared to needing to find a room in a house, so this may be something you need to consider.

WSA is a lovely campus and I personally really enjoy that everybody there is creative as it helps to find new ideas and inspiration from each other! The City is also really pretty and I have always felt safe living here as it is smaller and quieter than other places. There are plenty of great pubs and several bars to go to, as well as one club if you are interested in night life. Winchester is also very nearby to Southampton so it is really easy to get the train and travel between the two places so you can visit the other campuses and get the best of both worlds with the busier City life as well!
Is there anything else you would like to know about the uni/local area?
Anna

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Hey Anna
Again, Thank you so much for this information. You have no idea how helpful you have been. The moment I received an offer letter from Southhampton I knew this is gonna be my home for the coming year and with your help I don't have any more doubts.

It would be great if you could get back to me with the information regarding class size and internship opportunities during the course. Again, thank you so much. You're doing a great job.

Regards
Ishman

Reply 9

Mtoombes

I applied for fashion design , back in January, and I’ve still heard nothing , should I be worried

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Anonymous #1

Hi. I have just received an offer for Games Art and Design. I am very excited about it. I want visit the campus to know a little bit more about the course and also look at the campus facilities for the course before making it a firm choice. Please let me know if there is going to be an offer holder day for this course. Thanks.

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vestigalrex510

What course are you applying to?: Winchester School of Art.
What have you been up to before now? (A-levels, Foundation, Btec etc): I've been doing a Digital Arts Foundation Year.
What are you most excited about University?: I'm excited about making new friends and progressing my skills.
Anything you're concerned about?: Settling into university and forming good habits.

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