Fine Art.. Goldsmiths or Slade?

I'm looking to study Fine Art in London and have gained the impression that The Slade and Goldsmiths are two of the best to do a BA at. I've had a look at their prospectuses and am hoping to visit in the near future. But before I do, just wondering if anyone has visited/studied at either college in the past. Any thoughts, opinions, advice, information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much :smile:

Reply 1

seanaldo123

What are you hoping to specialise in? Paintng, printmaking, sculpture, installations, media/performance? Because i doubt they are the best at everything...im gonna do painting and have heard bad things from one of them...

Reply 2

lowkesa

OP

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seanaldo123

What are you hoping to specialise in? Paintng, printmaking, sculpture, installations, media/performance? Because i doubt they are the best at everything...im gonna do painting and have heard bad things from one of them...

Painting's definitely what I want to be focusing on. I've heard that the whole student experience at Goldsmiths isn't brilliant, largely because of its location but surely its reputation overshadows that somewhat.

Reply 3

notreally

what have you heard of the student experience?

Reply 4

Aiko

16

I applied for the BA in fine art at the Slade/UCL and consequently gained acceptance. The admission process was fairly longwinded, requiring two whole days for an portfolio review/inspection and an interview. In the end, I opted to study fashion design at Central Saint Martins/UAL. If you have any inquiries about how the process went, I'd be more than happy to share my experiences. Although, it's worth bearing in mind that I applied in 2003, so it may have changed since then.

Goldsmiths and the Slade have both established themselves in the area of fine art. However, the type of work produced is largely dependent on the current course director, tutor(s) and graduates of that year. It's difficult to suggest what institution is right for you because we don't know how you work as an artist, nor have we seen the type of work you produce. Hopefully, the decision will become much easier once you attend an Open Day for both. Good luck. :smile:

Reply 5

notreally

Got into Goldsmiths Art Practise :woo:

I firmly believe its the best place. :yep:

Reply 6

Aiko

16

notreally

Got into Goldsmiths Art Practise :woo:

I firmly believe its the best place. :yep:

Congratulations. :hugs:

Remember, there isn't a universal 'best place', but a 'best place' for you. :yes:

Yes for me :p:

notreally

Got into Goldsmiths Art Practise :woo:

I firmly believe its the best place. :yep:

when was your interview and how long did it take for them to get back to you with a decision?

Reply 9

notreally

a week. So really quick!

Reply 10

Shambhavi

Hey, I know this thread was started AAAGEES ago, but I'm really confused!

I'm looking to Fine art as well (I'm starting my applications now) and I really don't know where to go. I'm really interested in Art History as well and Goldsmiths Fine Art and Art History seems pretty perfect. However lots of people are saying any Fine Arts courses has the history included and that I should go for a Fine Arts course at Saint Martins.

Do you guys think you could help me out and give me your opinions? What is the Art Practice like at Goldsmiths, and you're experience there?

Any opinions on CSM/Chelsea? How come I don't see much talk about these places?
I've looked at Slade, but for an international student, it's really expensive!
I'm really interested in Goldsmiths, but this student life thing is raising some doubts.

Please help!
Thank you!

Reply 11

stantontaylor

Goldsmiths is infamously hostile to more "traditional" ways of working and especially towards painting, even at an undergrad level. Slade on the other hand is quite warm to painting (you can specialize in it) and not as aggressively theory driven as goldsmiths. The slade also has quite spacious studios, never seen the ones at goldsmiths though.

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