With letters for university interviews being delivered in the
coming weeks, questions over how to prepare for them are at the forefront of
the minds of many applicants. Is interview preparation a one-size-fits-all
process? Should you approach an interview for a creative arts qualification as
you would for one in humanities for example? Falmouth University offers courses in art,
design, media, performance and writing and here Dr Andrew Upton, Pro Vice-Chancellor
(Learning & Teaching), gives his insight with six easy tips on interview
success for courses in the creative arts - essential reading with the 24 March application deadline for some art and design course coming up!
The basics
University
interviews are your chance to sell yourself to course leaders and there are
some universal things you should get right, regardless of course choice, in
order to get your place. You must be presentable, punctual, show enthusiasm,
convey your desire to learn and be able to express why you have chosen your course.
Check the interview letter and course web page carefully and make sure you have
met every requirement and brought everything with you that you've been asked to.
Portfolio
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| Falmouth University students during a BA (Hons) Film degree course session |
This is the
chance for you to present yourself and talk through your creative work with
course leaders and admissions tutors. These are required for a range of
creative subjects and a great portfolio can really make the difference between
securing a place on your course or not. Portfolios must be well presented,
selective and well edited with only your best work which is most relevant to
your desired course. A portfolio provides evidence of your creativity to date
and offers a chance for you to demonstrate skills in project development and research
and proves you have the ability to communicate the concept behind your work
clearly and are well organised.
Auditions
A big difference
for interviews in the creative arts courses compared to others is the use of
auditions. Used for dance, choreography and theatre courses, this is the chance
you have to impress course leaders doing what you love and to show off your
technique. Make sure you have everything you will need for the audition.
Courses in choreography and dance will offer you the opportunity to develop
dance moves in small groups. Potential theatre students are asked to memorise a
piece of text from published work that interests them, or of their own work to
be used in a group improvisation workshop.
Inspiration
What influences
you and who your favourite person, or style icon, is in your chosen field of
study is important in the creative industries. There are some big and famous
names out there in this sector and if you want to work in it you must know a
thing or two about the leaders in your field. Taking some time to really narrow down who you
admire and why their work touches you will make a world of difference to the
interviewers who will decide if you get onto your dream course.
Subject knowledge
All interviews
for university places give you the opportunity to show that you have a strong
interest in the subject and are therefore committed to the course. Showing
evidence of long term interest can take the form of reading the latest books
and journals in the subject field and being able to discuss them in your
interview. You don’t need to be an expert but showing you know the subject
speaks volumes about you and your commitment to it.
Written work
It may
come as a surprise but evidence of research and writing skills are required
for many interviews for creative arts courses. Interior design, fine art, photography
and textile design all require recent essays you have written to be brought to
your interview. Other courses may require a new piece to be written, for
example, potential theatre students are asked to write a short review of recent
contemporary theatre performance.
Above all, make
sure you take the time to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Your future
is in your hands and you are taking the first steps toward a glittering career.
If you make sure you take time to prepare properly then success is much more
likely. Good luck!
5 comments:
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