Requirements
As one of our applicants, we're really keen to find out more about what you’re passionate about and to see some of the work you have spent time creating, so we'd like you to provide us with an example of your work. This could be a portfolio of images, storyboards or a recording of you performing.
To find out what you need to do, we have put together some course specific guidance below as well as some useful FAQs to help you take the next steps in your application process.
BA (Hons) Animation/with Foundation Year (W615/W617)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Sketchbooks, notebooks and development sheets demonstrating the visual development of ideas and concepts (scanned)
- Examples of design/idea development, storyboards or comics which may include animatics, character development, sequential drawing etc.
- Examples of experience with animation software
- Character, environment, props and puppets traditional and digital
- A range of approaches to observational and life drawing, both digital and traditional
- Written work, such as essays, reports or blogs, demonstrating an interest in narrative, drawing, image making and contemporary animation
We are not only interested in college work but any personal work completed in your own time. You may have other work that you wish to include that is not listed above, so please do send it if you feel it is relevant.
We are looking for applicants that are enthusiastic about the subject. At this stage in your education we are much more interested in the development of ideas, works in progress and drawing skills, rather than completed, polished projects.
What format can this be on?
Please ensure the images of your work are saved as an optimised PDF or a folder of high quality JPEGs.
You may also include hyperlinks to online platforms that feature your work, such as Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, WordPress, Blogger, or YouTube and Vimeo for moving images.
What will I be assessed on?
You will be assessed on your creative potential and ability to contribute towards the animation production cycle.
How do I submit?
Please email a.robinson19@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BSc (Hons) Architecture (K100)
All candidate must submit a portfolio, including letters of verification which confirm that the portfolio is your own work. The letter can, for example, be on school/college headed paper and signed by your tutor; if you're a mature student, the letter should be written and signed by someone with an industry connection.
Please read our guidance for portfolio preparation and submission. Please send your portfolio to the School office Administrator: sobe-admissions@salford.ac.uk, and enclose a covering email with all your details clearly marked.
BA (Hons) Comedy Writing and Performance (W890)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a an example of your work. The purpose is for you to tell us more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for. In general, we are looking for a creative person with a strong interest and passion for comedy, theatre, media and performance. We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- One piece of academic writing, which should demonstrate your ability to analyse and evaluate your work or the work of others. This can be something you have produced on your current course. Alternatively, you can write a 300 to 500-word essay on a practitioner of your choice, discussing their key ideas and techniques
- Two minute monologue, please submit a two-minute monologue. The text may be drawn from any play, film or radio script. This can be from any genre and period you choose
- Self-Recording – please provide a recording, no more than three minutes long in which you discuss your choice of audition piece, your interest in comedy and performance and your reasons for applying to this course, along with any experience you already have in this area
What format does this need to be in?
- Your academic writing can be provided as a word document to us or a link, if this is available online
- All visually recorded work should be submitted as an MP4 or windows media file
What am I being assessed on?
- Your ability to analyse and evaluate performance work in a written format
- Your acting ability
- Your engagement and understanding of your chosen monologue along with your interest in the course content during the self-recording
How do I submit?
Please email h.l.mason1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Costume Design/with Foundation Year (W450/W451)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
-
Sketchbooks from previous study of the subject area which show developmental thinking and reasonable interest and ability in traditional drawing skill
-
A small selection of examples of any garments and/or accessories you’ve made
We are looking for applicants to have:
-
Enthusiasm for costume and related subjects e.g. art, literature, performance, theatre, history/conservation
-
Evidence of technical knowledge or design skill: this may be within previous costume/textile art & design projects, work-experience or personal projects undertaken
What am I being assessed on?
-
Level of interest and reasonable subject knowledge
-
Creative ability
-
Suitability for the subject
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or a folder of high quality jpegs. You may also include links to your online platforms such as: Instagram, blogs, websites, YouTube or Vimeo etc.
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Dance (W500)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
Solo Performance - The solo performance should be a dance of 2 minutes. You can perform in contemporary, ballet, lyrical or dance fusion (a blend of different dancing styles). It is important to choose appropriate sound accompaniment – you can use text, music, sound effects etc. – or you can perform in silence if preferred. Props should be kept to a minimum and only used if necessary.
Self-recording - We would also like you to tell us a little about yourself, your hobbies, the place where you live, your school or college, and your job. If you have experience of working in performance, not just professionally but in any way, tell us about it. Tell us about which artists, e.g. choreographers, directors, musicians, writers etc. you find inspirational. You don’t have to talk about all of these; just the things you think will be interesting. Then tell us why you want to come to Salford to study and why you want to come on this programme. For this part of the recording, we suggest that you get whoever is operating the camera to concentrate on your upper body and face (a medium close-up shot).
What format does this need to be in?
You can upload your film to Vimeo, YouTube or a similar site
What am I being assessed on?
It is your performance we are interested in, not how the piece is filmed. Get your camera-person to concentrate on you. If you are doing a piece which involves a lot of moving around, set the camera at the widest possible frame.
How do I submit?
Please email l.cullen@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Digital Media/with Foundation Year (A8J7/A8J8)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Sketchbooks, notebooks and other material demonstrating visual development of ideas and concepts
- Examples of design work such as illustrations, logos and graphic design pieces, produced digitally or non-digitally
- Examples of web development, including design and/or programming (HTML, CSS, Javascript)
- Edited videos, motion graphics or animations
- Games concepts or prototypes produced with any game engine or framework
- Essays, written reports or blogs evidencing an interest in digital media design
We are not only interested in college work but personal work completed outside of your college course. You may have other work that you wish to include that is not listed above so please do send it if you feel it is relevant.
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as an optimised PDF or a folder of high-quality jpegs.
You may also include hyperlinks to your online platforms such as: Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, WordPress, Blogger and for moving image YouTube or Vimeo link.
As a rough guide we would expect to see an online portfolio of around a dozen pages of work featuring any or a mixture of the above-mentioned themes and media.
What am I being assessed on?
We are looking for applicants that are enthusiastic about the subject. At this stage in your education we are much more interested in your creative potential and passion rather than the skills you already have. For this reason, do not hesitate in presenting any unfinished work, or ideas still in progress.
You will be assessed on your creative potential, experience and interest towards digital media design and production.
How do I submit?
Please email a.robinson19@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion (W2N1)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a mood board for the spring summer season for 2021. This can be any area of fashion industry (women's, men's, accessories or beauty) and it should include colour inspiration, visuals and text.
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or PowerPoint containing descriptions of work in the images: titles, media, size and date. You may add up to 100 words of description about the work. You may also include links to your online platforms.
What am I being assessed on?
- Technique and creativity and some basic understanding of fashion and/or business
- Knowledge of the industry/subject area
- Communication skills
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design/with Foundation Year (W225/W228)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which show your interest in fashion and design. This should be a digital collection of images such as sketches and of any pieces you have designed and created.
What format does this need to be in?
Ideally this will be sent as a link to either a website or platform such as issuu.com where you can upload a pdf. Please ensure that we do not need a password to view the work.
What am I being assessed on?
When assessing your work we like to see a process and flow of ideas, not simply initial research and final outcome, but the development of an idea from beginning to end. How you think throughout this path is a great way of seeing the way you work.
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Fashion Image Making and Styling (W227)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Examples of concept and idea development, how you start with a concept and see it through to completion, the processes involved in this, it’s not all about the final image we need to see evidence of the journey
- Examples of photography
- Research, this is key to backing up concepts and ideas. We need to see evidence of directional research, magazines you like, photographers, stylists, examples of art direction/layouts that inspires you
- Evidence of experimentation. We are a directional course that works at the cutting edge of what fashion image making represents. We would love to see evidence of you striving forward and creating unique and contemporary images
- Essays, written reports or blogs etc. demonstrating an interest in fashion, photography and contemporary culture that influences our creative outputs – art, politics, sustainability etc.
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or a folder of high quality jpegs. Present your work logically – titles, chronological order, professional and easy to navigate.
You may also include links to your online platforms such as: Instagram, blogs, websites, YouTube or Vimeo etc.
We are not only interested in college work, but personal work completed outside of your college course as well. You may have other work that you wish to include that is not listed above so please do send it if you feel it is relevant. If you have worked in industry or set up a blog/Instagram showcasing your interests please share this with us.
What am I being assessed on?
We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about the subject. FIMS is a unique course highly respected in the field, evidence your understanding of the programmes philosophy, ethos and standing in today’s world of fashion image making.
Personality, enthusiasm, passion and dedication are all critical characteristics that we look for in our prospective students. Projects demonstrating good visual communication skills are required and investigation and development of creative ideas should be evident in your work. An interest in photography, styling and image making is essential.
You will be assessed on the skills acquired on your previous course, your technical ability, concept development and research and an emerging personal aesthetic, originality, interest in fashion, art and contemporary/directional image making which are all showcased in your portfolio.
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Film Production (W435)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Films
- Scripts
- Fabricated props
- Research documents
- Essays
- Podcasts and/or audio work
- Design portfolios
We are not only interested in college work, but personal work completed outside of your college course as well. You may have other work that you wish to include that is not listed above so please do send it if you feel it is relevant. We advise though that you go for quality over quantity.
What format does this need to be in?
Ideally your content will be web-based and we recommend sending a link of your work rather than trying to transfer files. We're happy to review work on online platforms such as Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, WordPress, Blogger and for moving image YouTube or Vimeo link.
Ideally you work will show your skills as a film maker.
What am I being assessed on?
We are looking at whether the content of your portfolio is relevant to Film Production. We will also be looking at the level of skill involved in one area of Film Production, this could be in writing, cinematography, editing, sound, directing, producing, production design and VFX.
We are looking for applicants that are enthusiastic about the subject. At this stage in your education we are much more interested in ideas development, work in progress and drawing skills rather than completed polished projects.
How do I submit?
Please email t.g.kirby@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design/with Foundation Year (W4C7/W4C8)
What are you looking for?
We are looking to see strong examples of your work. Ideally, this will be from sketchbooks from previous study of the subject area, which show your ability in visual observation and developmental thinking.
We are looking for applicants to be able to demonstrate:
-
Enthusiasm for the subject and related subjects e.g. art, literature, performance, exhibition design/spatial design or photography
-
Evidence of good visual communication skill, previous design/art projects, a work-placement or any independent and more personal projects undertaken
-
Knowledge of/ability in relevant technology and practices, CAD/Technical drawing/theatre plans etc.
-
Evidence of working in 3D, this may be model making
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or a folder of high quality jpegs. You may also include links to your online platforms such as Instagram, blogs, websites, YouTube or Vimeo etc.
What am I being assessed on?
-
Level of interest and reasonable subject knowledge
-
Creative ability
-
Suitability for the subject
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Fine Art/with Foundation Year (W100/W103)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Sketchbooks
- Work in progress
- Finished works
- Examples of observational and life drawing
- Essays, blogs and social media etc. demonstrating an interest an ability to reflect upon your concepts and ideas
- Contextual research both visual and artist
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or PowerPoint containing descriptions of work in the images: titles, media, size and date. You may add up to 100 words of description about the work. You may also include links to your online platforms.
As a rough guide we would expect to see an online portfolio of around 15 pages of work featuring at least one example from the above list.
What am I being assessed on?
We are looking for applicants that are enthusiastic about art. At this stage in your education we are much more interested in ideas development, work in progress and drawing skills rather than completed polished projects. We will be considering the following:
- Quality of work and general ability
- Your range of Media and experimentation
- Passion and knowledge for the course
- Engagement and passion for the arts and wider culture
- Commitment to studies
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production/with Foundation Year (G470/G471)
What are you looking for?
We are looking for you to provide an example of your work from one of the following two areas:
Creative Arts Practice
Your portfolio may include some of the following content, understanding that this does not have to be digital art, we are very interested to see evidence of work that is more traditional in nature.
- Traditional art and design
- Painting, drawing, sketching
- Graphic design
- Photography
- Animation
- Games design
Computer Science
Your portfolio may include some of the following content, understanding that this does not have to be just programming and may include any form of creative technology.
- Evidence of computer programming.
- Web development
- Application development
- Network or database programming
- Experimentation with technologies such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi
- Any evidence of HCI and Interaction design work
What format does this need to be in?
For imagery please prepare your work as an optimised PDF or a folder of high-quality jpegs. Programming work may include, demo’s, builds and source files and should be supported by documentation. You may also include hyperlinks to your online platforms such as Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, WordPress, Blogger and for moving image YouTube or Vimeo link.
As a rough guide we would expect to see an online portfolio of around a dozen pages of work featuring any or a mixture of the above-mentioned themes and media.
What am I being assessed on?
We are looking for applicants with aptitude in either creative arts practice or computer science . At this stage in your education we are much more interested in traditional practice, engagement, exploration and work in progress rather than completed polished projects.
You will be assessed on your attitude, creative potential and ability to flourish in the multi-disciplinary area of games design and production.
How do I submit?
Please email a.robinson19@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Graphic Design/with Foundation Year (W211/W214)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Research and development, ideas generation and the visual evidence of the process used to develop your outcomes
- Drawing, painting, photography, typography, computer-generated work, mock-ups and photos of any 3D objects and artefacts
- Digital work including video or animation could be embedded or included as a link if it is a large file size
Your work should be well organised, well presented and, if needed, include captions to help the viewer understand and appreciate your work.
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare and combine your images of your work as an optimised PDF or as a folder of high quality jpegs.
You may also include hyperlinks to your online platforms such as Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, WordPress, Tumblr and for moving image YouTube or Vimeo link.
As a rough guide we would expect to see an online portfolio of around a dozen pages of work featuring any or a mixture of the above-mentioned themes and media.
What am I being assessed on?
- Evidence & enthusiasm for the subject
- Strong visual communication skills
- Evidence of problem-solving
- Clear working procedures showing the development of your ideas
- Experience in a range of different media and materials - 2D and 3D
- Awareness of contemporary designers & artists
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Interior Design/with Foundation Year (8G22/8G23)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Drawings, concepts, technical drawings, observations, models and evidence of working in 3D
-
Photography, abstract paintings and graphic design elements can also be included
We are looking for applicants to show:
-
Enthusiasm for the subject and related subjects, including awareness of design and architecture
-
Idea generation and design, and particularly within 3D work
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or a folder of high quality jpegs. You may also include links to your online platforms such as: Instagram, blogs, websites, YouTube or Vimeo etc.
What am I being assessed on?
- Level of interest and reasonable subject knowledge
- Creative ability
- Suitability for the subject
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Media and Performance (W400)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a an example of your work. The purpose is for you to tell us more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for. In general, we are looking for a creative person with a strong interest and passion for comedy, theatre, media and performance. We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- One piece of academic writing, which should demonstrate your ability to analyse and evaluate your work or the work of others. This can be something you have produced on your current course. Alternatively, you can write a 300 to 500-word essay on a practitioner of your choice, discussing their key ideas and techniques
- Two minute monologue, please submit a two-minute monologue. The text may be drawn from any play, film or radio script. This can be from any genre and period you choose
- Self-Recording, please provide a recording, no more than three minutes long in which you discuss your choice of audition piece, your interest in media and performance and your reasons for applying to this course, along with any experience you already have in this area.
What format does this need to be in?
- Your academic writing can be provided as a word document to us or a link, if this is available online.
- All visually recorded work should be submitted as an MP4 or windows media file.
What am I being assessed on?
- Your ability to analyse and evaluate performance work in a written format
- Your acting ability
- Your engagement and understanding of your chosen monologue along with your interest in the course content during the self-recording
How do I submit?
Please email h.l.mason1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
Music: Creative Music Technology/with Foundation Year (W374/WH74)
What are you looking for?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Audio recordings of work you have created/performed.
- Video recording of you performing with your chosen instrument, which demonstrates your level of playing ability.
What format does this need to be in?
Examples of your production work and recording can be submitted as audio files, or links to audio files. Performances must be submitted as a video file only. Purely audio recordings will not be accepted. You can upload your film to Vimeo, YouTube or a similar site.
What am I being assessed on?
- Performance technique – your current capabilities
- Your current level of technical and creative ability
- Passion for the subject area, self-evaluation about gaps in personal knowledge
How do I submit?
Please email a.m.hart1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
Music: Musical Arts/with Foundation Year (W304/W300)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a recorded audition. The purpose of this audition is for us to find out more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for.
Please prepare and submit two contrasting works to perform on your principal instrument. You may draw on repertoire from any genre or style to perform but the works chosen should demonstrate the best of your ability as an instrumental performer or vocalist. You may perform original material if you wish but please make us aware that you are doing this at the beginning of your audition. If you are a multi-instrumentalist then please feel free to provide a short extract on your second instrument alongside this.
For the performance component of the audition, we are reviewing your performance based on your principal instrument. It is expected that you will continue in this line of study should you be successful in your application.
You are welcome to provide us with examples of other musical projects, such as compositions should you wish to, however this is optional.
What format does this need to be in?
Auditions must be submitted as a video file only. Purely audio recordings will not be accepted. You can upload your film to Vimeo, YouTube or a similar site.
What am I being assessed on?
- Performance technique – your current capabilities
- Your current level of technical and creative ability
- Passion for the subject area, self-evaluation about gaps in personal knowledge
How do I submit?
Please email a.m.hart1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your portfolio (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
Music: Popular Music and Recording/with Foundation Year (J931/W341)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a recorded audition. The purpose of this audition is for us to find out more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for.
Please prepare and submit two contrasting works to perform on your principal instrument. You may draw on repertoire from any genre or style to perform but the works chosen should demonstrate the best of your ability as an instrumental performer or vocalist. You may perform original material if you wish but please make us aware that you are doing this at the beginning of your audition. If you are a multi-instrumentalist then please feel free to provide a short extract on your second instrument alongside this.
For the performance component of the audition, we are reviewing your performance based on your principal instrument. It is expected that you will continue in this line of study should you be successful in your application.
You are welcome to provide us with examples of other musical projects, such as compositions should you wish to, however this is optional.
What format does this need to be in?
Auditions must be submitted as a video file only. Purely audio recordings will not be accepted. You can upload your film to Vimeo, YouTube or a similar site.
What am I being assessed on?
- Performance technique – your current capabilities
- Your current level of technical and creative ability
- Passion for the subject area, self-evaluation about gaps in personal knowledge
How do I submit?
Please email a.m.hart1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your pwork (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Photography/Foundation Year (W460/W643)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with an example of your work. The purpose of this is for you to tell us more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for.
We are looking for applicants to show the following:
-
Enthusiasm
-
Strong visual communication skills
-
Evidence of problem solving
-
Clear working procedures showing development of ideas
-
Experience of photography and image making
-
Awareness of current photographic practice
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as a PDF or a folder of high quality jpegs. You may also include links to your online platforms such as: Instagram, blogs, websites, YouTube or Vimeo etc. to illustrate your idea development (in place of a sketchbook for example).
Your portfolio is your opportunity to show us your best work. Please think carefully about selecting your images. As a guide your portfolio may be anything between 10 – 30 images. A higher number of images does not always mean a stronger portfolio.
What am I being assessed on?
-
Technique and creativity
-
Passion for the course
-
Motivation to study
-
Knowledge of the industry and subject area
-
Communication skills
How do I submit?
Please email r.shadbolt@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Post Production and VFX (P391)
What are you looking?
We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- Portfolio - we are looking for applicants to demonstrate an understanding of the post production process and include a range of examples to demonstrate an appreciation of editing and VFX. This could include edited audio and/or video examples, photographs, drawing etc. to show the design of editing and VFX sequences.
-
Storyboard - please produce a storyboard that outlines an editing sequence that includes the use of VFX shots.
What format does this need to be in?
Please prepare images of your work as an optimised PDF or a folder of high-quality jpegs.
You may also include hyperlinks to your online platforms such as: Instagram, ArtStation, DeviantArt, WordPress, Blogger and for moving image YouTube or Vimeo link.
As a rough guide we would expect to see an online portfolio of around a dozen pages of work.
What am I being assessed on?
-
Technique and evidence of an appreciation and understanding of the post production and VFX
-
Passion for the subject matter and a knowledge of the course
-
Enthusiasm, strong visual communication skills, evidence of problem solving, clear working procedures showing development of ideas, experience in a range of different media and editing a variety of material
-
Applicants should also have an awareness of contemporary editing, VFX and programme production
How do I submit?
Please email r.ellis@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Technical Theatre (W445)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a an example of your work. The purpose is for you to tell us more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for. In general, we are looking for a creative person with a strong interest and passion for comedy, theatre, media and performance. We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
- One piece of academic writing which should demonstrate your ability to analyse and evaluate your work or the work of others. In approximately 300-500 words, write about a theatre production/performance you have seen.
- Electronic Portfolio, some recent examples of your practical theatre project work (up to three projects) submitted as an electronic portfolio. This could include images, drawings and some descriptive overview about the project and the role you took. If you have no recent personal practical experience, you can submit examples of performances you have seen with information about how the work has shaped your interest in the theatre production.
- Self Recording, please provide a recording, no more than three minutes long in which you explore why you would like to spend three years studying Technical Theatre at University of Salford.
What format does this need to be in?
- Your academic writing can be provided as a word document to us or a link, if this is available online
- Digital or e-portfolio. This can be submitted in any format, but it should have pictorial evidence as well as written. Consider Pinterest boards or similar scanned PDTs PowerPoints or Sway
- All visually recorded work should be submitted as an MP4 or windows media file
What am I being assessed on?
- Your ability to analyse and evaluate performance work in a written format on your writing and in your portfolio
- Your engagement and understanding of the course at Salford during the self-recording
How do I submit?
Please email h.l.mason1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.
BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance Practice (W440)
What are you looking for?
This year we are looking for applicants to provide us with a an example of your work. The purpose is for you to tell us more about your experience, skills and interest in the programme you are applying for. In general, we are looking for a creative person with a strong interest and passion for comedy, theatre, media and performance. We would like to see examples of your work which may include:
One piece of academic writing, which should demonstrate your ability to analyse and evaluate your work or the work of others. This can be something that you have produced on your current course or you can choose to write a new piece of work. This needs be approximately 300-500 words, write about a theatre practitioner or playwright of your choice (e.g. Stanislavsky, Brecht, Artaud).
- Describe the form of theatre they pioneered and its specific characteristics
- Describe any theatrical techniques they invented
- Refer to any plays, playwrights or performances associated with your chosen practitioner to show how these worked in practice
Two minute monologue, please submit a two-minute monologue. The text may be drawn from any play of your choice, tragedy or comedy, classical or contemporary.
Self-Recording, please provide a recording, no more than three minutes long in which you discuss your choice of audition piece, your interest in theatre and performance and your reasons for applying to this course, along with any experience you already have in this area.
What format does this need to be in?
- Your academic writing can be provided as a word document to us or a link, if this is available online
- All visually recorded work should be submitted as an MP4 or windows media file
What am I being assessed on?
- Your ability to analyse and evaluate performance work in a written format
- Your acting ability
- Your engagement and understanding of your chosen monologue along with your interest in the course content during the self-tape
How do I submit?
Please email h.l.mason1@salford.ac.uk when you are ready to submit your portfolio. Please include your name and the course you've applied for in the subject line. In the content of the email, please include the below:
- Full name
- UCAS Number (if applicable)
- Clearing application ID (as per your email)
- URL for your work (if relevant)
- Any additional documents
- In submitting this work, I (the applicant), confirm that all images/documents are my own work.
We recognise that this has been an exceptionally challenging year and you may not have as many examples of work available as you might wish. Please do not worry about this. We are happy to see any examples of work and if you do have any concerns, please get in touch with the team enquiries@salford.ac.uk to talk through your worries. We are here to help.