HOW TO APPLY There are two diffe fferent application processes - PDF document

HOW TO APPLY

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OVERVIEW FOR APPLYING TO… Step 1: UCAS Application Step 2: E-Folio Submission Step 3. Interview Step 4: Outcome

Application form for Tell GSA you are from a • • University courses Target School: You can apply to 5 1. Declare Top-Up in your • Qualifications section different courses 2. Declare WP@GSA activity in your Education section Includes: 3. Write about WP@GSA 1. Personal information activity in your Personal 2. Qualifications Statement 4. Ask your teacher to state you 3. Work Experience are from a GSA target school 4. Personal Statement in their reference for you. 5. References De Deadline ine – 15 15 th th Ja January ry Personal Statement? I’ve submitted my UCAS form, now what? Really important! 1. GSA will be email telling 1. 4000 characters in you to upload an e-folio length 2. Use your UCAS Track 2. Explain why you want to account to see if you have study a creative subject been made offers from any at University level of your courses. 3. Explain why you are suited to the course(s) 4. Talk about your extra- curricular activities.

If you don’t receive an e-mail from GSA within 7 days of submitting your UCAS application… e-mail registry@gsa.ac.uk

What is it? How do I make one? Upload images of your work Use Microsoft Powerpoint! to GSA e-folio site Show a range work – sketches, Fine Art 25 images development and final pieces. Design 15 images Digital Culture 20 images Show you can experiment ! and See examples on GSA website A 500 word statement too! E-Fol olio Deadline De ine 22 J Janu nuary Statement…? Help! Explain: From a target school? Why you have applied to Register with us • • course Come to our events • Ideas behind your work Make an e-folio • • Artists who informed your appointment • work Don’t waste words explaining the materials you have used. Make e sure y e you look at th t the e Asse Assessme ssment Crit iteria ia!

If you don’t receive a confirmation email after submitting your e-folio… e-mail registry@gsa.ac.uk

Wha hat ha happen ppens nex ext? UCAS and E-Folio Assessed 2 members of staff assess the entire application against set • criteria. The staff score your application against each criteria • If total score above the threshold = Interview • If Total below the threshold = Unsuccessful • Outcome… Unsuccessful Interview (Check UCAS) (Email from GSA) Unsuccessful? E-mail registry@gsa.ac.uk for feedback

The waiting game…

What is it? How long does it last? Take your full portfolio + Usually 20 minutes or so sketchbooks Treat it like a conversation, 2 staff look at it and ask you not an exam! to talk about it They are interested in finding Will ask you questions about out about you as a person. your interests Int nter erview ew Betw etween een F Feb eb - Apr pr Any top tips? Help! Turn your mobile off From a target school? • Show up early • Add 0141 353 4500 to Register with us • • your phone incase of a Come to our events • disaster on your way to Make a Mock Interview • interview appointment Take a copy of your UCAS • application and efolio with you. More on our WP pages • Make e sure y e you look at th t the e Asse Assessme ssment Crit iteria ia!

Now ow w what at? Interview Assessed 2 members of staff assess your interview against set criteria • The staff score your interview against each criteria • If total score above the threshold = Offer • If Total below the threshold = Unsuccessful • Outcome… Unsuccessful Offer (Check UCAS) (Check UCAS) Unsuccessful? E-mail registry@gsa.ac.uk for feedback

Okay, deep breath…that was Fine Art and Design Up next… Architecture!

OVERVIEW FOR APPLYING TO… Step 1: UCAS Application Step 2: Statement of Intent Step 3. Portfolio/Interview Step 4: Outcome

St Step 1 1 - UC UCAS A Applica cati tion 15 th th Jan De Dead adli line – 15 anuar ary Early application encouraged! • The UCAS application to Architecture is crucial. • Can be rejected on the basis of this alone • ENTR NTRY RE REQU QUIRE REMENTS NTS: : A ABBB (one ne sit itting ing) AABB ( AABB (two o si sittings) s) To inc include: E : ENG NGLI LISH, M , MATH THS OR OR PH PHYSICS & & ART Scored against 5 criteria: 1. Academic Status (Have the Grades required) 2. Motivation (Passionate about subject) 3. Programme Awareness (Know about the course) 4. Experience (Work experience in arch office) 5. References (Good references) You m must t meet eet ALL of th the e above c e criter teria

Wha hat ha happen ppens nex ext? UCAS Ap AS Applica cation on Asse Assesse ssed 2 members of staff assess your UCAS application • If you meet all of the criteria = Interview • If you do not meet all of the criteria = Unsuccessful • Outcome come… Unsu succe ccessf ssful Inter terview ew (Check UCAS) (Email from GSA) Unsuccessful? E-mail registry@gsa.ac.uk for feedback

Step ep 2 2 – Sta tate tement nt of Inte ntent nt If selected for interview, you will be asked to submit a typed 500 – 700 word statement PRIOR to your interview explaining: Your motivation towards studying Architecture, particularly • with regards to the studying at the Mackintosh School. Your knowledge and interest in Architecture • Any relevant experience you have gained • Your statement will form the basis of conversation at your interview so make sure you don’t tell any white lies!

Step ep 2 2 –Por ortfoli olio/ o/Intervi view PORTFOLIO: 10 pieces of current work including a range of the following: Sketchbooks • Observational Drawings • 3D Work • Technical Drawings • Photographic Studies • Printmaking • Textiles • INTERVIEWS: Fridays between January and March • Day long event beginning at 10am • Interview lasts 20 minutes • You must be able to discuss your work and put it in context

Now ow w what at? Intervi view Asse Assesse ssed 2 members of staff assess your interview against set criteria • The staff score your interview against each criteria • If total score above the threshold = Offer • If Total below the threshold = Unsuccessful • Outcome come… Unsuccessful Offer (Check UCAS) (Check UCAS) Unsuccessful? E-mail registry@gsa.ac.uk for feedback

Widening Participation Register with us and get in touch! wp@gsa.ac.uk 0141 353 4407