Applicant portfolio advice
Your portfolio is a record of your creative potential. It is a chance for you to make an impression.
Andy Humphreys ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ Lecturer in Architecture ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ talks to our students about portfolio creation.
What is a portfolio and why is it significant?
The portfolio is a record of your creative potential. We are interested in seeing the work that best showcases you.
How to put together a portfolio?
Demonstrate your creative abilities by including a range of work that shows evidence of diversity of skills, and an aptitude to use a wide range of materials and media. We are interested in seeing the process that led to the final product. This might include, but is not limited to (note ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ you are not required to show all of the following):
- Drawings (analogue and digital); collages; paintings; graphic design; 3D work ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ“ models; pages from sketchbooks; photography; precedent studies of architects / artists; films; soundscapes / music compositions; creative writing; for example, poetry and stories.
How many pages?
Minimum 12 pages and maximum 20 pages.
How to submit?
- Digital images only, taken from either original digitally-based work, scans of flat work, or photographs of 3D work.
- Your portfolio (saved in PDF format) should have a cover page listing your name, UCAS number and a cover image produced by you.
- Total portfolio file size should be less than 20MB.
- Please upload your portfolio (or a link to your portfolio) to your applicant portal.
Portfolio queries
If you have any more questions regarding your portfolio or application please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email:
Dr Nikolina Bobic or artsportfolio@plymouth.ac.uk.
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