DD is about to start Y9 so still young and things could change. She is particularly fascinated by typography but also in graphic design in general. Her strengths are more computer than drawing based. I am pretty well versed in the whys and wherefores of HE, but graphics/art courses don't follow those usual rules of course. We can see lists of institutions online, but does anyone have any first hand knowledge? She has a fantastic memory, learns easily and could do very well in a traditional academic subject but obviously I would totally support her following what interests her.
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Divoc2020 · 18/08/2020 18:09
Experience in our wider family for GD courses here this UCAS round.
Only applied to three - Loughborough, Leeds, Reading.
Got standard offers for all three.
Loughborough - interview with physical portfolios. Got on well with the department/staff, but felt that arts in the uni were overshadowed/underinvested in vs. sport
Reading - interview with physical portfolios. Old, run down buildings, but a really welcoming and friendly department. Felt most 'at home' here, but worried that the focus was more traditional (e.g. print/ bookcovers etc) and may not be best for interest in digital design.
Leeds - big, vibrant uni with good facilities. Some not great feedback scores for the course. Good employment links and prospects.
Got offers from all three. Leeds was without interview/ need for portfolio as had done 2 design-related A levels.
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