BA (Hons) Product, Furniture, Ceramics

Introduction

The portfolio review is an essential part of the selection process for this course. Here, you will find all the information you need to prepare you for the review.

It is also your opportunity to learn more about us, meet the teaching staff, see our facilities and ask questions that help inform your decision.

We believe by seeing you and your work we will understand your skill, potential and unique ways of working far more. We are looking for potential, not the finished article. However, your personality and passion for the subject is vital. We are looking to find out about you , and what inspires you.

What to include in your portfolio:

• Drawing from direct observation. This may include life drawing, still life, landscapes, cityscapes and spatial awareness in a variety of scales, media and durations as well as demonstrating an exploration with materials.
• Demonstrate your ability to handle materials e.g., card models, wood, metal, ceramics, plastics etc.
• Your ability to demonstrate design development, through sketching.
• Photographs of your work, and/or physical objects.
• Examples of CAD modelling, use of Photoshop, Illustrator or any 3D modelling software etc.
• Any other areas of creative work including photography, painting, etc.

The BA (Hons) Product, Furniture, Ceramics course at Staffordshire University is a practical course, so as part of the selection process we would like to see some of the work that you have already made, either during your studies and/or in your own time.

Make sure your portfolio is thoughtful in its layout demonstrating your creative journey and how you resolved your projects. Ensure that you showcase the work you feel really proud of. The portfolio should be professionally presented and show us your passion for design.

If you would like to join us for an online portfolio review you will need to prepare your work in a digital format. The easiest way to show your work in a MS Teams or Zoom meeting is a PowerPoint saved as a PDF. Collating you work this way will allow you to display your creative journey from research to resolution easily and it is always good to have a digital record of your creativity.

Please arrive at the Henrion Gallery, College Road campus 15 minutes before your session time to register.

A member of staff will collect and escort you to the subject area where you will have a group course presentation followed by your individual portfolio review with an academic. You will discuss your portfolio,your interests and have an opportunityto ask any questions about the courseand studying at Staffordshire University.

Your Portfolio will be used as a point of discussion and for you to promote your skills and interests.It is an opportunity for you to express your thoughts and feelings around your ideas and tell us about your career aspirations.

• We are looking for potential, not the finished article; your personality and passion for the subject is vital.
• We would like you to demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm in the subject area.
• What attracts you to Staffordshire University?
• Your personality. We promise to try to find the real you behind any nerves you may have.
• Don’t worry, we’re looking for potential, not the finished article.