nuca portfolio and personal statment presentation
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Tom Rollett
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Questions
CONTENTSWhat is a portfolio for?
Getting started
Arranging your portfolio
Preparing to present
Likely questions
Personal Statement*
Summary
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The evolution of your ideas
WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO FOR?
Your portfolio is a
window into your
personal practice.
Your technical ability
Your contextual understanding
Three key areas:
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Visit the website (www.nuca.ac.uk)
GETTING STARTED
Read the prospectus
Come to an Open Day
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Tailor your work to the specific course
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Photograph large works
Photograph work in context
Include a range of work aroundyour subject area
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SKETCHBOOKS
Show idea development
...one of the most interesting
parts of your portfolio
Bring a few
Contextualised work
Logical lay out
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INFORMATION FOR FILM,
ANIMATION AND GAMES
Additional skills
2-5 minute film excerpts
Presentation Method
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Usually presented in folders
with leaves or pull outs
Photography boxes
Make sure your portfolio
complements your work and
does not look clumsy!
Intuitive design
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THE BASICS
Put your name on your portfolio
Be clear
Be consistent
Be practical
Be logical
Be sensitive
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GOING INTO THE DETAIL
Include 20 to 30 pieces of your strongest work
Choose work you feel confident talking about
Demonstrate that you can be experimental and are
prepared to push yourself
Drawing skills
How do you want the panel to
read your portfolio?
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THE FINER DETAIL
Ask tutors, friends and family to
look at it with fresh eyes
Are plastic sleeves appropriate?
Include work that you created
outside of school/ collegeThe work should
speak for itself so let
the viewer look
through it before you
discuss your ideas
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PREPARING TO PRESENT YOUR WORK
At NUCA the interviewer is looking to
bring out the best in you and your work,
not to intimidate you or catch you out
The interview is a two-way process
It is our chance to find out more about your
enthusiasm and knowledge for your subject
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Current interests, influences, materials
THE INTERVIEW
Projects that have been important to you
The strengths of your work and
areas you hope to improve
Who inspires you and why?
Galleries, exhibitions or festivals
What informs your creative decisions?
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Do you have any questions for us?
(always have some on standby).
MOST LIKELY DIRECT QUESTIONS:
Why have you chosen this University?
What do you like about this
particular course?
What motivates/ inspires /
informs your practice?
What are your ambitions?
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Be positive and optimistic
Dont shy away from a
question or put yourself
down
Be aware that you are
not the finished article
and that you are keen to
learn and develop your
skills further
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Be proud of your work and let
your creativity speak for itself
SUMMARY
Put your name on your portfolio!
Choose work that you are
confident talking about
Tailor work to each individual
course
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Why do you want to study thisparticular subject?
Additional interests and
commitments
What do you want to be?
Who/what inspires you?
Exhibitions/ Showcases
Descriptions of your work
(resources and themes)
Emotional statements
From a young age
I was born to create
Long quotes
AVOID
Waffling! (be concise)Industry research
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If you still have any additional questions or require subject specific
advice please contact: Tom Rollett at [email protected]
or call 01603 610561
QUESTIONS?