How to Apply

Sending your application form

• You should only complete one application form, either the one on this page, in our Prospectus for Young People, or the one given to you at your school
• Please read the form carefully and complete it in full
• Remember to get a referee from your school to complete section four
• If you submit your application form without a reference, it will be returned to you for completion
• Please remember to sign the form and, if you are under 18, it must also be signed by your parent or guardian

• We will aim to provide an interview date within 10 working days, or if this is not possible to send an acknowledgement letter within 7 working days.
• After your interview we will normally provide you with the outcome within 10 days
• You should confirm your acceptance of a place in writing
• You are welcome to come to College to look around or to talk to subject teachers during the advertised Open Evenings
• We will write to you in July giving enrolment information and details for the start of term in September
• If you have not achieved the GCSE results you expected, please come to the College anyway and we will try to find you a suitable alternative course

Download a printable application form

Applications for the Diploma in Foundation Studies

When to apply
There are up to 60 places on the Foundation Course but as it is popular it is advisable to apply by the end of January. If you would like to talk to the art team before you apply you can visit the College on one of our open days in November and January.

Interviews
Interviews/ portfolio inspections for the Foundation Course take place from February.

Portfolio
We expect a wide range of different work to be presented at interview because school facilities and students’ backgrounds are so varied. No particular style or type of work is preferred. An emphasis is placed on observational drawing and development of ideas and you are recommended to show evidence of these aspects of your work when presenting your portfolio. Your work may come from a fine art subject, graphics, media, photography, 3D design, or textiles.