Overview

Key facts

Portfolio Preparation - Creative Practices at The Glasgow School of Art supports students in the creation of a unique and distinctive portfolio of fine art, design or architecture work for both 'Digital' and 'Full' Portfolio submissions for Further and Higher Education Courses by Introducing students to an artistic learning and teaching environment working in a studio. Extending student's knowledge and understanding of creative approaches in fine art, design & architecture and supporting students in the exploration of pathways towards careers within art and design.

Programme Structure

What will you do

Creative Project Briefs are delivered to explore and improve core experimental and practical skills in both 2D &3D.
This is supplemented by Specialist Practical Skills Workshops in areas such as Experimental Plaster Casting & Printmaking, Life Drawing/Painting, Paper Engineering, Material Exploration and Presentation Skills.
A Personal Development Project Brief encourages students to establish independent practice, underpinned by an introduction to research methodologies appropriate to their chosen specialisms.
Students are supported in developing communication, presentation and organisational skills through developing their portfolio and application to HE, ‘Crits’, Creative Writing Workshops and curating the end of course student exhibition.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00

More details

Applicants should submit their online written application as soon as possible from 16th February

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 912 other preparation in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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General requirements

The Portfolio Preparation Course - Creative Practices welcomes applications from Home, RUK and International students who wish to progress to study Art, Design or Architecture up to degree/graduate level. The course is not registered through UCAS and does not have any formal academic entry requirements.
Do NOT submit your e-folio with your online written application. Your digital portfolio should consist of 10 slides of images. The maximum image file size is 2MB and the total PDF 50MB, resolution does not need to exceed 72dpi. Some slides might contain multiple images but not duplicate images of the same work. Please include an accompanying image list with details of your work including title, scale, material usage and your name.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5650 GBP / full

≈ 5650 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2999 GBP / full

≈ 2999 GBP / full

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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