Norwich University College Of The Arts

I would have loved to have uploaded this post sooner but I've been swamped by interview prep and coursework deadlines!! But now its friday I can finally post about my third interview, and once again I had to get up for an early start...

I was looking forward to seeing the area as I wasn't able to get down to an open day to check out the unviversity before hand. From what I knew Norwich was pretty close to Great Yarmouth, which gave me hope for an interesting mix of a seaside/city landscape. The main university building itself was a mix of old and modern architecture with bare brick walls against a white panelled roof and the door we came through was a large automatic door made of frosted glass.

I spent a lot of time people watching as I waited for my interview. I liked seeing the difference from one applicant to another each grasping their little (or in my case large) portfolio.

Unfortunately I had forgotten to take any pictures because I couldn't think of anything but the interview. I was so nervous! I shouldn't have been this nervous now that I was onto my 3rd interview but I guess that nerves are always a good sign...
i think.

I'd arrived there pretty early so I'd been waiting for about an hour before I was called through to set up my portfolio. I was interviewed by the course leader for graphic communications who told me the course was closely linked to graphic design. Then the interview began - instantly ending my nerves :) I was told that I'd only get asked three questions but it didn't feel like three questions at all. It felt like I was having a converation with one of my art teachers and I immediatly got talking about my life drawing, ideas and concepts behind my work. I think I did really well in my interview as I got to say all I wanted to and he even reccommended an artist for me to look at to aid my current work - it was definately something one of my teachers would do. Despite the nerves building up to the interview the interview itself was really relaxed. And it must have gone really well because I got an email two days later saying that they'd like to offer me a place on their course. Although they had made me an offer not for graphic design but for graphic communications. At first I was a little confused but the email explained that after careful consideration of my work they felt that I would be better suited for this course, which made me happy that my work had got them thinking :) :) :)

So now that I have two offers I've started thinking about where I want to study as I can see the pro's of both courses. But I've got time to think yet... and one more interview to go!

I'll keep you posted x

 


 

( I did manage to capture one picture on my way home though, which pretty much summed up the day. )