BA (Hons) Design Interactions Portfolio Request
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Thank you for your application to the University of East London. As part of the admissions process you are required to upload a digital portfolio of your work.
Ideally you should submit a .pdf file or a link to a digital platform containing the requested work. Aim to make it self-explanatory and as easy for us to see your work as possible.
About the Graphic Design Experience at the University of East London
We are a very active subject in Graphic Design. We strive to engage our students with lots of different topics, mediums and processes such as typography, printing, video, motion graphics, photography, narrative, UI (User Interaction), UX (User Experience), AR (Augmented reality), VR (Virtual Reality) and social design. We offer lectures from industry professionals, specialist designers and practitioners. Our Culture Series, gallery visits and exhibition trips are also an important part of the journey you will make on your way to becoming a graphic designer of the future.
What does my portfolio need to show?
We are looking for students with the signs of a design mind at work. Our subject is concerned with all kind of interaction and communication so you should you try to include examples which demonstrate you’re interested in the area.
Examples of work we want to see could include:
- Sketchbooks full of ideas and visual experimentation.
- Electronic exploration, Arduino, raspberry Pi, DIY projects.
- Programming, scratch, macros or anything code based (demonstrate an interest, it does not need to be fully realised)
- Evidence of self-initiated projects/work/blogs
- Evidence of visual research – gallery visits/contemporary design articles/web articles
- Evidence and knowledge of techniques relevant to design, design thinking, Iteration.
- Collage, type, printing, animation, image making, film and photography, digital image making.
- You Inspirations
- A design sensibility
- Passion, dedication and care.
Avoid repetition, showing us lots of the same thing is a bit pointless. Try to show us examples of your work that include as many different mediums as possible. Sometimes less is more, so don’t send us everything, just your best work and what we have asked for. Don’t worry we are interesting in all work.
More about our school and our work
Please have a look at our course pages, our blog, and the work our students undertake.
After the interview
We will notify you of the outcome through your UCAS Track or we will send you an email with our decision.
If you receive a place at UEL you will be required to accept/decline your place as per UCAS deadlines/the deadline in your email.
Any other questions?
Please contact our Applicant Enquires team for all potential applicants, new and current applications (UK only). Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm on tel. +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom right of the screen
We look forward to receiving your portfolio and good luck,
UEL