Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialist arts university on the south coast offering animation, illustration, and other creative disciplines. Portfolio requirements emphasise creative process, personal voice, and range of media. This Foliovo guide covers AUB's portfolio requirements.

Which Arts University Bournemouth portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Animation→ Animation guide

BA (Hons) Animation Production

AUB requests a 10-page online showcase with an optional 2-minute showreel. They value observation (especially life drawing), rough ideas from sketchbooks, and critical self-awareness.

13 criteria
Interior Design→ Interior Design guide

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design

AUB Interior Architecture and Design asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages. Show creativity, design ideas, and problem-solving. Include drawings, sketches, development work, and a mix of media (drawing, model-making, photography, digital). Be selective and present clearly.

10 criteria
Textile Design→ Textile Design guide

BA (Hons) Textiles Design

AUB Textiles Design asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages or 5-minute showreel. Include drawing with different mediums, research sketchbooks, 3D samples, digital work, and mood boards. Non-fashion backgrounds welcome. Focus on current skills and innovative abilities.

10 criteria
Fashion Design→ Fashion Design guide

BA (Hons) Textiles Design

AUB Textiles Design (fashion pathway): online showcase up to 10 pages. Drawing, research sketchbooks, 3D samples, digital work, mood boards. Non-fashion backgrounds welcome.

10 criteria

BA (Hons) Fashion Communication

AUB Fashion Communication asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages. Looking for interest in, understanding of, and passion for fashion. Include creative work demonstrating visual communication of research and ideas. Work from any arts-based subject welcome.

10 criteria

BA (Hons) Fashion Technology

AUB Fashion Technology asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages. Include drawing with different mediums, research sketchbooks, 3D samples (garments, textiles, collage, jewellery, millinery, sculptural), digital work, and mood boards about fashion technology. Non-fashion backgrounds welcome.

10 criteria
Fine Art→ Fine Art guide

BA (Hons) Fine Art

AUB Fine Art asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages. Work doesn't have to be finished — looking for potential. Works in progress welcome. Any medium from school, college, or independent work. Sketchbook pages for creative thinking insight. 10 images ample.

11 criteria
Illustration→ Illustration guide

BA (Hons) Illustration

AUB Illustration asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages or 5-minute showreel. Include a range of drawing and creative work. No traditional portfolio required — share via YouTube, Vimeo, Behance, Wix, Flickr, Google Drive, or other suitable platform.

10 criteria
Architecture→ Architecture guide

BA (Hons) Architecture

AUB Architecture asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages. Show passion through drawing, collage, photography, digital media, sculpture, and 3D making. Include relevant work experience. Show rough work, research, sketchbooks, and concepts. CAD not required but welcome. Be yourself.

11 criteria
Photography→ Photography guide

BA (Hons) Photography

AUB Photography asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages. Demonstrate unique style, skill set, and aesthetic approach. Show both theoretical and practical work. Include creative process (sketchbook, journal, idea books) alongside finished work. Show understanding of historical and contemporary practice.

10 criteria
Graphic Design→ Graphic Design guide

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

AUB Graphic Design asks for 10–15 pages of creative work (coursework and personal). Include self-initiated projects, drawing and illustration, digital work shown in context (book covers, posters, packaging). Caption work briefly. Present clearly without borders or busy backgrounds. Variety of media welcome.

11 criteria
Games Art→ Games Art guide

BA (Hons) Games Art and Design

AUB Games Art asks for an online showcase of up to 10 pages or 5-minute showreel. Emphasises creativity (sketches, drafts, iterations), technical proficiency (2D and 3D, character and environment design), storytelling ability (concept art conveying narrative), and passion for games.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arts University Bournemouth courses does Foliovo cover portfolio guidance for?

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 12 courses at Arts University Bournemouth: BA (Hons) Animation Production, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Design, BA (Hons) Textiles Design, BA (Hons) Textiles Design, BA (Hons) Fashion Communication, BA (Hons) Fashion Technology, BA (Hons) Fine Art, BA (Hons) Illustration, BA (Hons) Architecture, BA (Hons) Photography, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Games Art and Design. Arts University Bournemouth offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for Arts University Bournemouth?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at Arts University Bournemouth. Each course linked above has a dedicated Foliovo guide covering the full assessment criteria, what tutors look for, and the most common portfolio mistakes to avoid. You can also upload your portfolio to Foliovo for a free AI review scored against the exact criteria used by the course.

Does Arts University Bournemouth require a portfolio for Animation, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Illustration, Architecture, Photography, Graphic Design and Games Art?

The Animation, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Illustration, Architecture, Photography, Graphic Design and Games Art courses covered by Foliovo at Arts University Bournemouth all require a portfolio as part of the application process. The guides above detail the specific submission format, page count requirements, and assessment criteria for each course. Portfolio requirements do change — always check directly with Arts University Bournemouth for the most up-to-date guidance before applying.

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