Goldsmiths University hosted an open day on the 21st, providing more information on the school, giving talks on certain subjects, and exhibiting the Fine Art degree show. The organisation and efficiency of the open day was very impressive, as was the amount of information booklets they gave out. In terms of the Art and Design, the Fine Art degree show was one of the best I've seen this year. There was a clear display of diversity, in process, concept, and style, which I find incredibly important for an Art department. I spoke to an ex-BA Design student who gave me the booklets of the previous Design degree shows, and referred me to a BA Design talk. The Student(s) and staff were incredibly helpful with providing information: a strong portfolio is the key to a placement, the school provides generous bursaries and grants, and the 3 year course consists of 2 years of briefs and year of personal choice. However, the most rewarding thing that I learnt is how open the Fine Art and Design departments are. They urge students to explore and experiment within the Arts, and not limit themselves with a certain process or medium. Bearing this in mind, the school isn't only an Arts school. The school is also acclaimed for its other subjects, like History, English and Psychology.
Goldsmiths is the most appealing Uni I've seen so far. I like the idea of meeting students studying subjects other than Art, and the influence we could have on each other. The school seems to run smoothly and efficiently, and though not a part of UCL, experience at that school could be both productive and enjoyable. I am highly considering applying here.
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| The Goldsmiths goodie bag |
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