Course Entry RequirementsWe welcome students from all backgrounds and levels of experience to apply for our art and design courses, but in each case, there are there are certain requirements we are looking for. The following information should help you gather enough evidence to demonstrate your skills and abilities in the subjects you wish to apply for.
General College Requirements
Six GCSEs 9-4, two from English, Maths OR Science Two at least grade 6 English at grade 5 is desirable Specific requirements for Fine Art: GCSE Art grade 9-4 is essential Specific requirements for 3D Design, Graphic Design and Fashion & Textiles: GCSE grade 9-4 in any art or design based subject is desirable. However, students who have a keen interest, but do not have an art or design related GCSE are also welcome to apply by submitting a portfolio of work as explained below |
SUBMITTING A PORTFOLIO OF WORK
If you wish to study on the 3D Design, Graphics or Fashion & Textiles A level courses but do not have an art or design related GCSE, we would like you to submit a simple 'digital' portfolio to show us your skills and interests in the subject you are applying for.
All A Level Art & Design subjects require a certain level of creative and practical competence; without these qualities you will find studying on our courses very challenging. We therefore ask to see examples of your work and interests to help us make a judgement as to whether we think you will be able to cope with the demands of the course.
All A Level Art & Design subjects require a certain level of creative and practical competence; without these qualities you will find studying on our courses very challenging. We therefore ask to see examples of your work and interests to help us make a judgement as to whether we think you will be able to cope with the demands of the course.
How do I create a portfolio?
To create your digital portfolio please use the online platform Padlet: www.padlet.com and register for a free account
We have provided a template which will prompt you share things we would like to see and read about you. You can view the template here: padlet.com/loretoartdesign/portfolio
To amend this template, follow the simple instructions at the bottom of this page
When you have completed your portfolio, email the link to [email protected]
We will be back in touch as soon as we can, so please keep an eye on your emails!
We have provided a template which will prompt you share things we would like to see and read about you. You can view the template here: padlet.com/loretoartdesign/portfolio
To amend this template, follow the simple instructions at the bottom of this page
When you have completed your portfolio, email the link to [email protected]
We will be back in touch as soon as we can, so please keep an eye on your emails!
What work should I include?
If you don't already have work that you can show us, we have provided tasks, tutorials and activities on the template to help you create work specifically for your portfolio. These are all listed in the far-right column titled 'Tasks': padlet.com/loretoartdesign/portfolio
It is important that you complete a selection of these tasks relevant to the subject/s you're applying for if you do not already have existing work for your portfolio
When you have completed the task or activity, upload images of it to the column titled 'Your Own Work' in your digital portfolio
It is important that you complete a selection of these tasks relevant to the subject/s you're applying for if you do not already have existing work for your portfolio
When you have completed the task or activity, upload images of it to the column titled 'Your Own Work' in your digital portfolio
Instructions - how to create your Digital Portfolio
STEP 1: Go to www.padlet.com and register for a free account Log into your new account and click 'JOIN A PADLET' to access the portfolio template we have started for you |
STEP 6: Check your privacy settings are set to 'secret' and that visitors can 'read' your Padlet Copy the link and email to [email protected] We will be back in touch as soon as we can, so please keep an eye on your emails! |