ADVANCED ENTRY to the GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ARTADVANCED ENTRY to GSA G EN AY 21 ADVANCED ENTRY * to. the . GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART. OPEN DAY 2017. ELIZABETH BEIDLER | PROGRESSION MANAGER

ADVANCED ENTRY to GSA UG OPEN DAY 2017

ADVANCED ENTRY* to the GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART

OPEN DAY 2017ELIZABETH BEIDLER | PROGRESSION MANAGER

* that means starting a 4–5 year degree at GSA in Year 2 or 3, rather than Year 1


!

22 JANEFOLIO

UPLOAD

FEB-MARINTERVIEW w/ FOLIO

DECISION UCAS

15 JANUCAS APP

The GSA admissions processApplications are considered individually through each stage of the process below


!Some useful info before we startAll applications are categorised by Fee Category

Home-Scot: Resident in Scotland

Home-EU: non-UK EU National

Rest of UK: Resident in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

Overseas: non-EU/UK Resident

Each programme has targets for each category

rUK

H-EU

O/S


ROUTES to GSA FROM COLLEGE UG OPEN DAY 2016

4000+ applications from across the globe

Last year,more than 20% of the applications to the GSA were considered for advanced entry


of these applications, more than 80% were considered for Year 2 & the remaining 20% were considered for Year 3


In September 2017, 600+ new students started at the GSA& more than 30% of them joined progressing students in Year 2 or Year 3

YEAR 1

YEAR 3YEAR 2


So, where did these direct entrants* come from?

* that’s anyone coming straight into Year 2 or 3

YEAR 1

YEAR 3YEAR 2

ADVANCED ENTRY to GSA UG OPEN DAY 2017E

Foundation in Art & Design

GSAYEAR 2E

E

commonROUTES to YEAR 2

HNC or HND

1+ years at Uni


Regulated Qualifications Framework England & Northern Ireland + Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales

Scottish Year 1 of Higher Eduation

min


HNC or HND E

Foundation in Art & Design

GSAYEAR 2E

1+ years at Uni E

SCQF 7

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

SCQF 8RQF 5RQF 3/4

GSAYEAR 2


Portfolio Prep + previous study

GSA-based day or evening Portfolio Preparation Course + previous qualifications at SCQF 7/RQF 3/4 or above can lead to Year 2 entry at GSA or elsewhere.

Offered through Open Studio.

GSA-linkedROUTES to YEAR 2

E

GSAYEAR 2

SCQF 6

SCQF 8RQF 5

GSAYEAR 2

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/portfolio-development/


International Foundation

Art & Design Foundation at the GSA for Overseas students only also offers specialised English tuition and enrolment on Year 1 GSA courses



E

GSAYEAR 2E

SCQF 6

SCQF 7SCQF 8RQF 5

GSAYEAR 2

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/foundation-programmes/international-foundation-(art-and-design)/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/foundation-programmes/international-foundation-(art-and-design)/


for students studying the HNC Art & Design at Glasgow Clyde College (Langside campus), this Scheme offers additional engagement with the GSA to support articulation into Year 2 in Fine Art and Design


E


GSAYEAR 2E

GCC Associate Student Scheme E

SCQF 6

SCQF 7

SCQF 8RQF 5

GSAYEAR 2


http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/our-structure-(1)/advanced-entry-for-undergraduate-applicants/glasgow-clyde-college-associate-student-scheme/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/our-structure-(1)/advanced-entry-for-undergraduate-applicants/glasgow-clyde-college-associate-student-scheme/



E


GSAYEAR 2E

GCC Associate Student Scheme E

SCQF 6

SCQF 7

SCQF 8RQF 5

GSAYEAR 2


rUK

O/S

H-EU

H-EU



HND E

ESCQF 8

RQF 5SCQF 9RQF 6

GSAYEAR 3

2+ years at Uni/Degree


for students studying the HND Sound Production at Forth Valley College (Stirling campus), this Scheme offers additional engagement with the GSA to support articulation into Year 3 of BDes Sound for the Moving Image


FVC Associate Student Scheme

ESCQF 9RQF 6

GSAYEAR 3

SCQF 8RQF 5

H-EU

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/our-structure-(1)/advanced-entry-for-undergraduate-applicants/forth-valley-college-associate-student-scheme/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/about-gsa/our-structure-(1)/advanced-entry-for-undergraduate-applicants/forth-valley-college-associate-student-scheme/


HNC GSAYEAR 2E

HND GSAYEAR 3E

SCQF 7

SCQF 8

SCQF 8

SCQF 9

Only applies to EU & Scottish applicants with HNC/Ds from Scottish colleges

ARTICULATION?

H-EU


SCHOOL of DESIGN MACKINTOSH SCHOOL of ARCHITECTURE

Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)

Diploma of Architecture

BA (Hons) Communication Design

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

BA (Hons) Interaction Design

BA (Hons) Interior Design

JOINT PROGRAMMES with University of Glasgow

BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering

INNOVATION SCHOOLSCHOOL of SIMULATION & VISUALISATION

BDes (Hons) Product Design BDes (Hons) Immersive Systems Design

Masters in European Design BDes (Hons) Sound for the Moving Image Year 3 entry only

SCHOOL of FINE ART

BA (Hons) Fine Art3 programmes within 1 degree programme/school

Fine Art Photography

Painting & Printmaking

Sculpture & Environmental Art

BDes (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery

BDes (Hons) Textile Design

Undergraduate at the GSA

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Architecture

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/communication-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/fashion-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/interaction-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/interior-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/silversmithing-jewellery/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/textile-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/fine-art-photography/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/sculpture-environmental-art/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/painting-printmaking/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/product-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/product-design/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/architecture-(barch)/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/architecture-(diparch)/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/games-and-virtual-reality/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/sound-for-the-moving-image/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/product-design-engineering/

http://www.gsa.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-degrees/engineering-with-architecture/


DIRECT-ENTRANTSmost direct entrants in 2017


Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)

Diploma of Architecture

BA (Hons) Communication Design

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

BA (Hons) Interaction Design

BA (Hons) Interior Design

JOINT PROGRAMMES with University of Glasgow

BEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering

INNOVATION SCHOOLSCHOOL of SIMULATION & VISUALISATION

BDes (Hons) Product Design BDes (Hons) Immersive Systems Design

Masters in European Design BDes (Hons) Sound for the Moving Image Year 3 entry only

SCHOOL of FINE ART

BA (Hons) Fine Art3 programmes within 1 degree programme/school

Fine Art Photography

Painting & Printmaking

Sculpture & Environmental Art

BDes (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery

BDes (Hons) Textile Design

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Architecture

start in 2018


DIRECT-ENTRANTSmost common quals in 2017


University study elsewhereFoundation Diploma in Art & Design (BTEC & UAL)

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (BTEC & UAL)

HNC Art & Design Associate Student Scheme with Glasgow Clyde College



International Foundation Programme at the GSA



HNC/D Computer Arts & Design HNC/D Contemporary Art Practice

HNC/D Jewellery Design

HNC/D Interior Design

HNC/D Textiles

INNOVATION SCHOOL

SCHOOL of FINE ART


DIRECT-ENTRANTSmost common quals in 2017


University study elsewhereFoundation Diploma in Art & Design (BTEC & UAL)

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (BTEC & UAL)







HNC/D Computer Arts & Design HNC/D Contemporary Art Practice

HNC/D Jewellery Design

HNC/D Interior Design

HNC/D Textiles

INNOVATION SCHOOL

SCHOOL of FINE ART

rUK

O/S

O/SH-EU

H-EU

H-EU


?What year should I apply for?


?What year should I apply for?level of your current qualification – must meet the minimum level of the year(s) you’re skipping


?What year should I apply for?level of your current qualification

previous educational experience & learning style


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UNIT 2 Level 3

UNIT 3 Level 3

UNIT 4 Level 3

UNIT 5 Level 3 or 4

UNIT 6 Lev 3/4

UNIT 7 Level 4

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UNIT 2 cr

UNIT 2 cr

GRADED UNIT 1 cr

GRADED UNIT 2 cr

HNC/D

FOUNDATION in ART & DESIGN UAL example

HNC15 cr

LEV3/4

HND15 cr

UNIT 2 cr

UNIT 2 cr

UNIT 2 cr

HNQ & Foundation Typical Curriculum Structures


School of FINE ART

Mackintosh School of ARCHITECTURE

School of DESIGN

INNOVATION School

STUDIO

STUDIO

STUDIO

STUDIO

FACS

HAUS

DH&T

DH&T

DD

SS+TECH.

100 80

8070

20 20

2020

20

2030


School of SIMULATION & VISUALISATIONSTUDIO DH&TTECHNOLOGY60 2040

New in 2018


DESIGN HISTORY & THEORY School of Design/Innovation/SimVisFINE ART CRITICAL STUDIES School of Fine ArtHISTORY of ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Mackintosh School of Architecturenot taught by your studio tutors

all degree programmes take these courses

lecture + seminar-based

required + recommended reading

written assignments

directed + original research required

discipline-specific + other topics available

opportunity to expand knowledge + skills

formerly known asFoCIoriginally known as H&C which stands for Historical & Critical Studies




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Programme Specification

1. Programmes:

Programme Title UCAS Code (Completed by Registry post approval) GSA Code (Completed by Registry post approval)

BA (Hons) Fine Art W120/W130/W640 FAPPAP/FAPSEA/FAPPHO

Head of School

Alistair Payne

Head of Department/Programme Leader Mick McGraw

Programme Contact Mick McGraw

Minimum Duration of Study 48 months

Maximum Duration of Study 72 months

Mode of Study

Full-Time Award to be Conferred

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Exit Awards

Year 1/Stage 1 Certificate of Higher Education Art and Design Year 2/Stage 2 Diploma of Higher Education

Fine Art Year 3/Stage 3 BA Fine Art Year 4/Stage 4 BA (Hons) Fine Art

Source of Funding SFC

Version SessionDate of Approval

1.0 2015/1618 September 2014 (PAG)

3. SCQF Level: 7-10

3.1 Credits: 480

4. Awarding Institution: The Glasgow School of Art/University of Glasgow

5. Teaching Institutions: The Glasgow School of Art

Undergraduate degree study guide

FINE ART PAINTING +

PRINTMAKING (BA)

The Departments of Painting and Printmaking is the largest specialist department within the

School of Fine Art and the programme of study provides an increase the breadth of experience

and learning opportunities for students.

The Painting and Printmaking programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills

and expertise to realise their full creative potential and to pursue a career in the visual arts or

other chosen professions. Each year is designed to ensure that it builds upon the previous year

in terms of content, skill development and individual research.

Students are provided with a sound knowledge of the theory and practice of their subject

before developing personal study paths and self-motivated programmes of work in the

final year. Staff will help students to acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed as a

practising artist and all students will be exposed to a wide range of views from both staff and

visiting artists. Our students are expected to bring their own enthusiasm to their work, show their own

interests within the subject and to demonstrate an ability to work independently. The result is

seen each year at the Degree Show.

Jim BirrellHead of Department

OUR ETHOS

PaintingPainting is a very long-standing human activity, and is as much the outcome of thought and

reflection as writing a novel or a theoretical scientific paper. An awareness of the history and

traditions of painting are fundamental to our programme of study.

The Painting programme reflects the complex and changing conditions of art today,

responding to new ideas and encouraging innovation. Painting in Glasgow is understood as

a vehicle of thought and an intellectual discipline capable of great expressive powers. The

Department encompasses a wide range of approaches to the subject and students have the

opportunity to extend their work, in addition to printmaking, into areas such as electronic

media and photography.

PrintmakingPrint exists as a vital force in our everyday lives, providing an effective means for

communicating ideas and disseminating information. Printmaking at The Glasgow School of

Art is based on an exploration of visual representation allied to the materials, processes and




YOUr readiness, maturity, experience, skill, knowledge, independence, process, confidence…


?How might my choice affect my application?


?How might my choice affect my application?point of entry may be changed

if possible, articulation should be considered

may come up in interview


?What else can I do?


?What else can I do?research, research, research


?What else can I do?research, research, research GSA

Degree Show? programme structure?graduate

destinations?

teaching & learning

approach?

course blog?

admissions IAG



programme structure?graduate

destinations?

teaching & learning

approach?

course blog?

Degree Show?

admissions IAG

keywords?

formats of established and developing technologies. For the student, an understanding of the continuing relationship between reproduction and expression, the original and the copy, fine art and printed information, will engender an awareness of the print as a primary form of visual art, whilst supporting the creation of work informed by critical discussion and debate. The Printmaking programme is structured around two principal areas of activity, the studio and the workshop. The three main areas of technical provision in the workshops are etching, lithography and silkscreen. There are also extensive facilities for relief printing, photo-mechanical and reprographic processing and a comprehensive print-specific digital imaging suite.

EACH YEAR OF STUDY

The BA (Hons) Fine Art is a four year, full-time degree programme and students are recruited into one of three specialist departments (Photography, Painting + Printmaking, Sculpture + Environmental Art). The Fine Art programme employs a variety of learning and teaching methods which may alter and adapt according to the perceived needs of students. The main methods of programme delivery are lectures, seminars, artists’ presentations and group discussions, tutorials, progress reviews. Projects, group crits, workshops, students’ exhibitions, field trips, independent study, and formative and summative assessments. In addition to this, the School provides students with opportunities to take part in placements, residences and exchanges. All students undertake a programme of study in the Forum for Critical Inquiry. In addition to applications for first year level entry, the School also welcomes applications for second and, exceptionally, third year level entry from suitably qualified applicants.

The course aims to:Enable students to develop their intellectual and imaginative abilities•Guide students’ critical and creative thinking through an understanding of philosophical, •historical, social and economic contexts of art and cultureEncourage students’ creative independence, as well as to foster their ability to work •collaborativelyDevelop students as self-critical, socially aware and responsible individuals•Develop in students a high level of technical skill and an integrated understanding of fine art •processCultivate in students high standards of visual articulacy linked to the ability to formulate ideas •and concepts efficiently in both speech and writing and in the gathering and use of informationStimulate in students an inquiring and imaginative approach in addressing formal, technical and •conceptual creative problemsEncourage and enable students to experience the professional practice and application of their •fine art skills in a broader cultural context

YEAR 1 The First Year Fine Art programme is the first of the four years of the undergraduate course in Fine Art at the Glasgow School of Art. First Year of Fine Art differs from traditional diagnostic foundation programmes in that students are recruited on a subject-specific basis to one of the five specialism’s: Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Environmental Art or Photography that are structured into the three academic departments of Fine Art Photography’ Painting and Printmaking and Sculpture and Environmental Art. The First Year programme deals with the generic creative processes of fine art practice and with medium specific studies of the three academic subject areas is designed to develop confidence and understanding in the management, manipulation and resourcing of ideas from both observation and concept. A wide variety of learning and teaching methods are used to enhance, support and facilitate learning through practice both at a group and individual level.

A global leader in studio-based learning and research, collaborating locally, nationally and internationally, transforming thinking by developing creative approaches with new audiences

Disruption encouraging critical thinking and experimentation

Diversity in our students and staff, thought and outlook

Responsibility to our planet, each other and those we work with

Place our heritage, traditions and our locations

Collaboration with our students, colleagues and external partners

Our Ambition & values

7



programme structure?graduate

destinations?

teaching & learning

approach?

course blog?

Degree Show?

admissions IAG

keywords?

formats of established and developing technologies. For the student, an understanding of the continuing relationship between reproduction and expression, the original and the copy, fine art and printed information, will engender an awareness of the print as a primary form of visual art, whilst supporting the creation of work informed by critical discussion and debate. The Printmaking programme is structured around two principal areas of activity, the studio and the workshop. The three main areas of technical provision in the workshops are etching, lithography and silkscreen. There are also extensive facilities for relief printing, photo-mechanical and reprographic processing and a comprehensive print-specific digital imaging suite.

EACH YEAR OF STUDY

The BA (Hons) Fine Art is a four year, full-time degree programme and students are recruited into one of three specialist departments (Photography, Painting + Printmaking, Sculpture + Environmental Art). The Fine Art programme employs a variety of learning and teaching methods which may alter and adapt according to the perceived needs of students. The main methods of programme delivery are lectures, seminars, artists’ presentations and group discussions, tutorials, progress reviews. Projects, group crits, workshops, students’ exhibitions, field trips, independent study, and formative and summative assessments. In addition to this, the School provides students with opportunities to take part in placements, residences and exchanges. All students undertake a programme of study in the Forum for Critical Inquiry. In addition to applications for first year level entry, the School also welcomes applications for second and, exceptionally, third year level entry from suitably qualified applicants.

The course aims to:Enable students to develop their intellectual and imaginative abilities•Guide students’ critical and creative thinking through an understanding of philosophical, •historical, social and economic contexts of art and cultureEncourage students’ creative independence, as well as to foster their ability to work •collaborativelyDevelop students as self-critical, socially aware and responsible individuals•Develop in students a high level of technical skill and an integrated understanding of fine art •processCultivate in students high standards of visual articulacy linked to the ability to formulate ideas •and concepts efficiently in both speech and writing and in the gathering and use of informationStimulate in students an inquiring and imaginative approach in addressing formal, technical and •conceptual creative problemsEncourage and enable students to experience the professional practice and application of their •fine art skills in a broader cultural context

YEAR 1 The First Year Fine Art programme is the first of the four years of the undergraduate course in Fine Art at the Glasgow School of Art. First Year of Fine Art differs from traditional diagnostic foundation programmes in that students are recruited on a subject-specific basis to one of the five specialism’s: Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Environmental Art or Photography that are structured into the three academic departments of Fine Art Photography’ Painting and Printmaking and Sculpture and Environmental Art. The First Year programme deals with the generic creative processes of fine art practice and with medium specific studies of the three academic subject areas is designed to develop confidence and understanding in the management, manipulation and resourcing of ideas from both observation and concept. A wide variety of learning and teaching methods are used to enhance, support and facilitate learning through practice both at a group and individual level.

A global leader in studio-based learning and research, collaborating locally, nationally and internationally, transforming thinking by developing creative approaches with new audiences

Disruption encouraging critical thinking and experimentation

Diversity in our students and staff, thought and outlook

Responsibility to our planet, each other and those we work with

Place our heritage, traditions and our locations

Collaboration with our students, colleagues and external partners

Our Ambition & values

7

studio

process

reflect

critical

context


PAUSE…REFLECT.Does what you’ve learned about the GSA match what you want to do and how you want to do it?


PAUSE…REFLECT.Does what you’ve learned about the GSA match what you want to do and how you want to do it?

YES?…KEEP GOING…


?What now?research, research, research GSA SUBJECT AREA

Degree Show?programme structure?

graduate

destinations?

teaching & learning

approach?

course blog?

keywords

possible careers?

historical

references

contemporary practitioners

can you define & describe it?


?What now?research, research, research GSA SUBJECT AREA

Degree Show?programme structure?

graduate

destinations?

teaching & learning

approach?

course blog?

keywords

possible careers?

historical

references

contemporary practitioners

can you define & describe it?

How does this fit with GSA’s approach?

this should inform how you create & talk about work in your portfolio!


?What now?research, research, research

engage now!


?Can you just show me examples of good portfolios…?


Images from efolios by applicants who got into Year 2



SEA

FASHION TEXTILES

COMDES

P&P

FAPHOTO

S&J





SEA

TEXTILES/WEAVE

COMDES

INTERIOR DESIGN

INTERACTION DESIGN


NEW 2nd & 3rd year entrants attend TRANSITION WORKSHOPS

SCOT. COLLEGE ONLY

ALL

DIRECT

ENTRY

JUNE SEPTEMBER


2–3 YEARS LATER…it’s Degree Show timeabove: final year work by some of the direct-entry students who graduated in the last few years


HND Textiles into Year 3

Textile Design(embroidery)

HND Jewellery into Year 2

Silversmithing & Jewellery

BTEC Foundation into Year 2 Sculpture &

Environmental Art

HND Computer Arts & Design

into Year 2 Interaction

Design

HND Interior Design

into Year 3 Interior Design

HND Contemporary

Art Practice into Year 2 Sculpture &

Environmental Art

UAL Foundation into Year 2

Textile Design

UAL Foundation into Year 2

Communication Design

DipHE Photography

into Year 3 Fine Art

Photography

BTEC Foundation into Year 2 Painting &

Printmaking

Documents

ADVANCED ENTRY to the GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ARTADVANCED ENTRY to GSA G EN AY 21 ADVANCED ENTRY * to. the . GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART. OPEN DAY 2017. ELIZABETH BEIDLER | PROGRESSION MANAGER