Design and Architecture portfolio scheme
Are you interested in studying a Design or Architecture course at UTS?
Did you complete Year 12 in 2022 or earlier?
Are you worried that your academic results may not get you a place?
Applications for Autumn 2024 closed on 24 November 2023.
Interviews will be held from 11 December to 22 December 2023.
We’ve got you covered! You may be eligible to submit a portfolio for the faculty’s consideration in order to get a place!
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to apply if you:
- are a domestic applicant (an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa)
- are not completing Year 12 in 2023
- are preferencing a UTS Design or Architecture course
- meet UTS course requirements
Application process
All applicants will need to submit an UAC application (opens in external site):
- You may be considered for an offer from October onwards
- If you received an offer – congratulations! You can accept your offer, enrol in subjects and get excited about starting at UTS. We look forward to having you join us!
I didn’t get an offer, how do I apply for this scheme?
- Make sure you’ve submitted an UAC application and preferenced a UTS Design or Architecture course.
- Prepare your portfolio for submission. We recommend that you start preparing your portfolio now, so that you can submit your best work by the closing date.
- Submit your application between 10th – 24th November 2023.
- Check the portfolio requirements specific to the course you are applying:
Architecture and Landscape Architecture courses
- A digital portfolio (max. 5MB) of 6 x A4 Landscape pages in a single PDF document
- Include your name and UAC application number on the first page
- Include five pages of scans and/or photographs (compressed jpegs for web viewing) of original design work relevant to the course
- Include a one-page written submission (150-200 words) that discusses the aims and relative success of at least one of the submitted piece of work
- Be formatted in 16-point Helvetica with 1.5 line spacing for optimal viewing
Fashion and Textiles / Interior Architecture / Visual Communication courses
- A digital portfolio (max. 5MB) of 6 x A4 Landscape pages in a single PDF document.
- May include images, animation or video
- Include your name and UAC application number on the first page
- Include five pages of scans and/or photographs (compressed jpegs for web viewing) of original design work relevant to the course
- Include a one-page written submission (150-200 words) that discusses the aims and relative success of at least one of the submitted piece of work
- Be formatted in 16-point Helvetica with 1.5 line spacing for optimal viewing
Product Design course
- A digital portfolio (max. 5MB) of 6 x A4 Portrait pages in a single PDF document.
- May include images, animation or video
- Must include photographs of artefacts that have been made by you
- Include your name and UAC application number on the first page
- Include five pages of scans and/or photographs (compressed jpegs for web viewing) of original design work relevant to the course
- Include a one-page written submission (150-200 words) that discusses the aims and relative success of at least one of the submitted piece of work
- Be formatted in 16-point Helvetica with 1.5 line spacing for optimal viewing
How do I get an offer after submitting my portfolio?
- The Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building will review all submitted portfolios and shortlist applicants they would like to interview.
- If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview with faculty members in December.
- If you’re successful at the interview, and meet UTS Matriculation (see Eligibility section), you will receive an offer via UAC from January Round 1 onward.
- If you’re not shortlisted or are not successful at the interview, you’ll still be considered for offers in later rounds (provided there are vacancies), based on any eligible academic study you have completed.
I got shortlisted for an interview! How do I prepare for this?
- One week before your interview, we’ll email you the date, time and location. Make sure to check your junk/spam inbox in case you don’t see it!
- All interviews take place between 11th – 22nd December 2023.
- Interviews will be in-person at UTS.
- Interviews for Landscape Architecture courses will be via Zoom.
How to prepare:
- Highly recommend bringing to the interview a design portfolio (digital or physical) expanding upon the application portfolio submitted.
- Highly recommend bringing physical models of an appropriate size. Good quality photographs of the work is acceptable if the models are large or difficult to transport.
- Be ready to discuss your portfolio processes and final work.
Applications for Autumn 2024 intake closed on 24 November 2023.
FAQ
I forgot to add something to my portfolio. Can I make changes to my portfolio after I’ve submitted my application?
Once submitted, you won’t be able to make changes to your portfolio. Please ensure your application is complete before submitting.
How will I know that I was successful or unsuccessful?
Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email. Make sure to check your junk/spam inbox in case you don’t see it.
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