Seminars and Interview Sessions
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Virtual Art Portfolio Seminar (Birmingham City University)
Seminar Content
Robert Gibb
Associate Professor & Course Director for Postgraduate Studies in School of Visual Communication
All students are required to present an art portfolio when they apply for an art & design programme. What makes a good portfolio? What kinds of works should be included and what shouldn’t? How should you present your portfolio? Should you write an explanation or let the work speak for itself?
In the seminar, Robert Gibb (Associate Professor & Course Director for Postgraduate Studies in School of Visual Communication) from Birmingham City University will introduce all the basics of art portfolios, provide examples and share what expectation art schools have in their students.
- The Basics of Art Portfolio: The sketchbook, How many pieces of work should you include? What kind of work can you include?
- Specific portfolio requirement for different art disciplines
- Examples of outstanding Art Portfolios from the past
Details of Event: Can I Meet with the Admissions Representative for Portfolio Assessment and Interview?
After the Seminar, students with their portfolio are welcome to meet with the Lecturer for admission interviews and portfolio assessments. It doesn’t matter if students don’t have a complete portfolio yet – you are welcome to show the lecturer your existing artwork, so that you can learn what to include and find out which subject areas might be more suitable for you!
University Profile: Birmingham City University
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Birmingham City University was first established as an art school back in 1843. Today the University is known for its strong provision in Art & Design, Performing Arts and Media & Communication. These include many specialist programmes such as Horology, Jewellery Design and Landscape Architecture. Programmes in Fashion Design and Visual Communication are also highly specialised, which is great for students with a strong passion in a specific area.
Birmingham City University’s world-renowned School of Jewellery is Europe’s largest school of jewellery, with over 125 years of history. After over a century of co-existence, the School has developed close ties with the thriving industry in the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, with the Department of Gemmology officially relocating to facilities within Birmingham’s Assay Office in recent years! The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter is the largest jewellery trading hub in Europe, which accounts for 40% of UK’s output in jewellery and related products. Birmingham’s Assay Office is also the largest among the four assay offices in the UK. At undergraduate and postgraduate level, specialist programmes offered by the School of Jewellery include Gemmology & Jewellery Studies, International Jewellery Business, Jewellery Design, Horology and many more!
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- Event: Virtual Art Portfolio Seminar (Birmingham City University)
- Date: 24/11(Thursday)
- Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM