[2016 ENTRY] Fine Art at the Ruskin School of Art

So which college would you say admits more students/receives less applications

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So which college would you say admits more students/receives less applications?


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Someone please help, I've done my BTEC which I got D*DD and I'm currently doing a Foundation (Distinction - predicted grade) on top of that. It says on the requirement website that students with a BTEC+Foundation are highly suitable but I have been wondering if they look at GCSE's for the application? They dis not mention anything about GCSE's It's quite complicated. I only have 2 GCSE's because I came from a third world country and UK does not acknowledge that grade. I had to repeat English in Maths for GCSE during my college time and only got a C as I was put in the foundation paper. Even if I fight not to take the foundation paper, they would not put me in higher tier as my teacher said it would be unfair for my other classmates.

This is like an unfortunate event because it might put me down. I really want to get into the Ruskin and if I had taken that Higher Tier I'm sure I would have gotten an A because my C grades had like 2 errors on it. Will this issue affect my application??

I spoke to someone who did the BTEC to double check, because I'd imagine it's pretty unusual for them to look at GCSEs, all they seem to care about is the BTEC/A-Level or IB requirements, which you have. And she agreed, they didn't ask her about GCSEs at all. (nor did they ask me, who did IB or any of the A-level students I know). Plus you have a pretty good reason for your grades should it come up at all (in interview for example). So I think you should be fine

Is it really uncommon to get in without a foundation degree? I really want to apply this year; and if I get rejected, I can always reapply next year; I just want to give it a go now.

Is it really uncommon to get in without a foundation degree? I really want to apply this year; and if I get rejected, I can always reapply next year; I just want to give it a go now.

Taken from the Fine Art page for Brasenose College:

"The mode of entry will normally be post A-level for those who have taken a foundation course and who have already had experience of full-time practical Fine Art. With only 29 places available each year in total, it is unusual to give a deferred entry. The School does, however, take some exceptional students straight from school."

So, you could infer that it is quite uncommon but if you are ready for degree level they wouldn't decline you solely for not completing an Art Foundation. I'm in the same position as you are in - there is no harm in trying, give it a whirl!

Thankyou!!! Good luck!!x

The proportion of students with a Foundation does vary from year to year, reflecting the fact that competitive applications are made from students at school.
I think the main message is that for Fine Art, 6th form students are competing against Foundation year applicants whereas for most subjects the great majority of applicants are still studying towards A-level.

I spoke to someone who did the BTEC to double check, because I'd imagine it's pretty unusual for them to look at GCSEs, all they seem to care about is the BTEC/A-Level or IB requirements, which you have. And she agreed, they didn't ask her about GCSEs at all. (nor did they ask me, who did IB or any of the A-level students I know). Plus you have a pretty good reason for your grades should it come up at all (in interview for example). So I think you should be fine

Hi,

I'm applying for the 2016 entry, but as of right now I'm still taking IB. Is the Ruskin more subjected to the format or ideas introduced in A-Level art or does the IB Visual Arts course actually help in pursuing fine arts at a degree level?

Also, if there is some culturally specific twist or theme to the artworks, would that boost the chances of my application being considered? I've done a lot of portraits, drawings, paintings, and I did this project about my culture (I'm from Indonesia). Does this give a sense of originality that can somewhat catch the Ruskin tutor's eyes?

Do you mean they have applied during a foundation, after, or both?

Thank you very much for your help! Are you applying too?

Do you mean they have applied during a foundation, after, or both?

I don't think they discriminate between A-Level or IB. They're both equally rigorous courses. (Whether or not they prefer Higher or Standart Visual Arts is a question you could ask the admissions office or on an open day).

As for cultural twist, this really isn't a question that can be answered here, or at all. None of us can read the admissions tutor's minds. All I can recommend is to make work that is genuine and that you're honestly interested in, as that will come through when you talk or write about it.


Majority of people I've spoken to applied during the foundation.


I applied last October, I've just started my first year here.

Hey I'm applying for 2016 entry also. Is there a stalking page like there is for slade. Is anyone else including film in their portfolio, if so are you including screen shots.