Graphic communication portfolio @ UoReading
I just got an offer to study Graphic communication at reading but didn’t have to send my portfolio in at all which I found unusual compared to other unis especially considering I don’t take and art&design subjects so I thought they would have definitely wanted to see it. Has this happened to anyone else? Any thoughts as to why they didn’t request my portfolio? I’m not upset, I’m actually really excited to have gotten an offer, I’m just very curious and confused.
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Hi,
I am a student here at the University of Reading and I know why this is! Reading's course supports a range of students including those who have only limited experience of graphic design through prior study. They have enough from the academic record and your personal statement to make an offer. They want you to show them your best attributes in a way that makes you feel comfortable. You can still submit a portfolio if you feel that your application could be enhanced by showing them examples of written or practical work, but it’s not essential!
I hope this was helpful,
-Hibah.
I am a student here at the University of Reading and I know why this is! Reading's course supports a range of students including those who have only limited experience of graphic design through prior study. They have enough from the academic record and your personal statement to make an offer. They want you to show them your best attributes in a way that makes you feel comfortable. You can still submit a portfolio if you feel that your application could be enhanced by showing them examples of written or practical work, but it’s not essential!
I hope this was helpful,
-Hibah.
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by Super-naturalI just got an offer to study Graphic communication at reading but didn’t have to send my portfolio in at all which I found unusual compared to other unis especially considering I don’t take and art&design subjects so I thought they would have definitely wanted to see it. Has this happened to anyone else? Any thoughts as to why they didn’t request my portfolio? I’m not upset, I’m actually really excited to have gotten an offer, I’m just very curious and confused.
Not every university requests a portfolio - some universities and/or specific courses give offers just based on grades, like they would for a more academic course - although a university reviewing a portfolio can often be a good sign as it gives you as an applicant some information about the university that can be quite valuable. If they normally review portfolios (i.e. it's listed on their entry requirements, other people you know were asked for one) but you weren't asked for one - that can sometimes mean that they are keen to fill places this year - maybe not as many people as normal applied.
Sometimes you are able to get a bit of an insight into the department from a review, and sometimes universities will even give you feedback or pointers on your portfolio submission - these can all help. Reviewing entry portfolios also generally indicates a university wants to make sure you have the passion and skills to be able to complete the course - it's often in your interest, as well as theirs.
Not to say that it's always a bad sign when you're not asked for one, but I think in general it shows an extra level of care and screening in their process that can be quite positive.
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