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UAL Portfolio/Showreel

I’m applying to UAL and I have no idea what my showreel or portfolio should look like? Would anyone be willing to show me theirs or give me some help and tips? Thank you

Reply 1

makikooni

Hi, current CSM final year student here. It really depends on the degree you are applying for, although... from what I saw they like to see "experimentation", "learning through doing", "evidence of learning while completing projects","various media". Personally I have included descriptions on each page alongside some "in development" evidence such as photographs, sketches...

Reply 2

Joelove77

Original post by makikooni

I will be applying for Film practice and Film and TV.

Reply 3

makikooni

Not my department, although Film and Practice seems to have a very specific requirements for the portfolio section, you can see them under step 2 in How to Apply section. I would make sure do not undermine "additional pages section" for the idea development, research, learning outcomes and experimentation - as in my opinion this is much more important for them than a polished final outcome itself (for application... and in my experience during courses itself 🙂 ).

Film and Television seems to have quite similar portfolio requirements.

Reply 4

Joelove77

Original post by makikooni

Not my department, although Film and Practice seems to have a very specific requirements for the portfolio section, you can see them under step 2 in How to Apply section. I would make sure do not undermine "additional pages section" for the idea development, research, learning outcomes and experimentation - as in my opinion this is much more important for them than a polished final outcome itself (for application... and in my experience during courses itself 🙂 ).
Film and Television seems to have quite similar portfolio requirements.