Developing a Personal Statement
If the college that you apply to require a personal statement (remember that applications submitted through UCAS always do) you will need to plan this very carefully, as this will significantly affect your chances of either gaining an interview or being offered a place. Try to cover the following points:
- Introduction – why do you want to study art?
- Reasons for choosing this particular college.
- Interests within art – which areas do you enjoy? e.g. creative design, fine art.
- Influences – which artists/designers have inspired you and what exhibitions have you seen?
- Career plans or future areas of specialisation – if known
- Other information – interests, work experience, travel
(There are some examples of personal statements later in this section)
Remember that you will be competing for a limited number of places with lots of students who possess similar skills and schooling to that of your own. If you really want this opportunity you need to demonstrate how enthusiastic and talented you really are.
If you are uncertain of how to go about applying for Foundation or Degree Courses the following Route A and Route B information will help UCAS applicants however Foundation applications can be made directly to the college or through OSFC in the case of Oldham College (speak to your subject tutor if you are unsure).
Application for admission to BOTH Route A (simultaneous) and Route B (sequential).
Click here.(see pg9)
Below are 15 examples of personal statements from students applying to art and design courses.
Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement Part 1 Part 2
Words for your personal statement - an alternative to being boring!
Developed – Become, broaden, grown, progressed, improved.
Enjoy – Look forward to, relish, welcome, fascination.
Fascinated – Absorbed, attracted, inspired, motivated, curious.
Follow – Appreciate, comprehended, fan of, grasp, curios.
Gained – acquired, discovered, realised, recognised, enabled me, provided me with, the opportunity to.
Good – Benefit, great, improve, success.
Hobby – Leisure pursuit, interest, pastime, recreation, relaxation.
Interested – Active in, attracted, curios, motivated.
Particularly – Exceptionally, mainly, often, strongly, especially.
Plan – Consider, organise, project, strategy.
Spare time – Free time, time on my hands, recreation time.
Study – Examine, investigate, research, specialise, survey.
Topic – Content, issue, matter, point, theme.
Also – In addition to, as well as, besides.
Reinforce – Strengthen, confirm.
I am, I – Being the, having done/enjoyed, my, taking part in. |
