Bad interview rant..

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I just finished doing my UAL Chelsea interview for fine art, which I only got because I also signed up for their foundation apparently and I did terribly. The interviewer didn't really greet me and immediately got to asking me questions. I honestly knew i was going to be rejected right off the bat. I've had other interviews and they weren't as nerve racking and awkward as this one. I barely even knew what to say honestly. The interviewer told me I wasn't right for the course and said he'll move my application to the drawing course at Camberwell. I honestly don't want to do that course because I really enjoy painting and don't think I would be okay with just drawing for 3 years after building up an interest in oil painting for the past 4 years, I don't want to just throw that all away. And I mean I REALLY built up my skills for painting for the past 4 years, I have no intention of stopping. I feel as though they should give an option to interview in person because it just feels more authentic but that's not the point.
I questioned why they even gave me an interview, they admitted they found I was more suited for their foundation course or their drawing course even before the interview and that they hope I get into those instead. Although UAL Chelsea was my last option for unis in London (4th out of the 4) I will admit the interview did bother me. I feel as though they initially wanted to reject me anyway so I wondered why they even gave me an interview to begin with.
The whole university application has been quite off putting for me in general, I find it difficult to speak to others in detail, often not sure with my words and i'm a very paranoid person. It's especially worse because I've gotten a response/ have been accepted into all my other universities except the 2 I ACTUALLY want to go to. I honestly doubt i'll get into my top one, UCL slade school of fine art, especially after I flopped the interview I just did... I'm just deeply bothered that the ones I don't actually care about are the ones that have been so quick to accept me whilst the ones I'm super serious about are just dead silent, no response no nothing.
Is anyone else struggling/have struggled with the whole uni application? I mean I'm seriously on the verge of giving up I feel lost and as I said, I'm such a paranoid person so this all really plays with my emotions.

Reply 1

samchellew

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hey, sorry for your troubles but have you got an interview invitation from the Slade yet ?

Reply 2

elooeww

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by samchellew

hey, sorry for your troubles but have you got an interview invitation from the Slade yet ?

nope not yet. But I'm aware that if we don't get an invite before interviews start (17th of march) we were rejected. Unsure if they'll be giving out invites next week too but they definitely are this week.

Reply 3

sinkaccount06

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I think from what I’ve heard the drawing course at Camberwell is pretty open, I.e you can paint, do printmaking etc. From the course description:

"Students explore their ideas through a range of approaches and materials. These include mark-making, printmaking, moving image, sculpture, sound, text, performance and digital.
Our course team includes painters, sculptors, printmakers, animators, filmmakers and performers. All view drawing as both a generative process and primary medium."

If you have the chance to do an art degree esp at UAL surrounded by galleries, Tate, RA etc I would take that chance even if it’s not your first choice :smile:

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Reply 4

Giger

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Hi Eloowee, I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling disappointed and frustrated. I can understand how their behavior might have felt disrespectful to you, making the situation even more upsetting than just not getting into the course.
We put so much effort into our portfolios and work, hoping and waiting for months, so our goals and aspirations should be acknowledged, and we deserve to be treated with respect. Maybe that's what frustrated you the most.
But don’t give up—you clearly have a lot of talent and skills, otherwise, the other unis wouldn't have given you those offers!

Reply 5

charlotteanh

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by elooeww

I just finished doing my UAL Chelsea interview for fine art, which I only got because I also signed up for their foundation apparently and I did terribly. The interviewer didn't really greet me and immediately got to asking me questions. I honestly knew i was going to be rejected right off the bat. I've had other interviews and they weren't as nerve racking and awkward as this one. I barely even knew what to say honestly. The interviewer told me I wasn't right for the course and said he'll move my application to the drawing course at Camberwell. I honestly don't want to do that course because I really enjoy painting and don't think I would be okay with just drawing for 3 years after building up an interest in oil painting for the past 4 years, I don't want to just throw that all away. And I mean I REALLY built up my skills for painting for the past 4 years, I have no intention of stopping. I feel as though they should give an option to interview in person because it just feels more authentic but that's not the point.
I questioned why they even gave me an interview, they admitted they found I was more suited for their foundation course or their drawing course even before the interview and that they hope I get into those instead. Although UAL Chelsea was my last option for unis in London (4th out of the 4) I will admit the interview did bother me. I feel as though they initially wanted to reject me anyway so I wondered why they even gave me an interview to begin with.
The whole university application has been quite off putting for me in general, I find it difficult to speak to others in detail, often not sure with my words and i'm a very paranoid person. It's especially worse because I've gotten a response/ have been accepted into all my other universities except the 2 I ACTUALLY want to go to. I honestly doubt i'll get into my top one, UCL slade school of fine art, especially after I flopped the interview I just did... I'm just deeply bothered that the ones I don't actually care about are the ones that have been so quick to accept me whilst the ones I'm super serious about are just dead silent, no response no nothing.
Is anyone else struggling/have struggled with the whole uni application? I mean I'm seriously on the verge of giving up I feel lost and as I said, I'm such a paranoid person so this all really plays with my emotions.

I was recently accepted for the Chelsea fine art course, I was unaware they interviewed beforehand? I wasn’t interviewed, does that mean anything or do they only interview sometimes?

Reply 6

elooeww

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by charlotteanh

I was recently accepted for the Chelsea fine art course, I was unaware they interviewed beforehand? I wasn’t interviewed, does that mean anything or do they only interview sometimes?

Yea they only interviewed me because i also signed up for their foundation course too

Reply 7

Oliveeee200

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Hello,
If your being moved to drawing I’ve applied for that course. Honestly I wouldn’t worry if your interview went bad email the interview email and explain the situation since I’m sure under the un justification they may let you retry

Reply 8

FreezerBurn

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Original post

by elooeww

I just finished doing my UAL Chelsea interview for fine art, which I only got because I also signed up for their foundation apparently and I did terribly. The interviewer didn't really greet me and immediately got to asking me questions. I honestly knew i was going to be rejected right off the bat. I've had other interviews and they weren't as nerve racking and awkward as this one. I barely even knew what to say honestly. The interviewer told me I wasn't right for the course and said he'll move my application to the drawing course at Camberwell. I honestly don't want to do that course because I really enjoy painting and don't think I would be okay with just drawing for 3 years after building up an interest in oil painting for the past 4 years, I don't want to just throw that all away. And I mean I REALLY built up my skills for painting for the past 4 years, I have no intention of stopping. I feel as though they should give an option to interview in person because it just feels more authentic but that's not the point.
I questioned why they even gave me an interview, they admitted they found I was more suited for their foundation course or their drawing course even before the interview and that they hope I get into those instead. Although UAL Chelsea was my last option for unis in London (4th out of the 4) I will admit the interview did bother me. I feel as though they initially wanted to reject me anyway so I wondered why they even gave me an interview to begin with.
The whole university application has been quite off putting for me in general, I find it difficult to speak to others in detail, often not sure with my words and i'm a very paranoid person. It's especially worse because I've gotten a response/ have been accepted into all my other universities except the 2 I ACTUALLY want to go to. I honestly doubt i'll get into my top one, UCL slade school of fine art, especially after I flopped the interview I just did... I'm just deeply bothered that the ones I don't actually care about are the ones that have been so quick to accept me whilst the ones I'm super serious about are just dead silent, no response no nothing.
Is anyone else struggling/have struggled with the whole uni application? I mean I'm seriously on the verge of giving up I feel lost and as I said, I'm such a paranoid person so this all really plays with my emotions.

hey don't worry, the drawing course will still allow you to do basically whatever you like, it's mostly just a name. as for UCL slade being the highest, meeeh like UCL is a boring and rough place and UAL is like higher for specifically the arts

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