Arts University Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth is a specialist creative university in Plymouth offering fine art, graphic design, illustration, photography, fashion design, animation, game arts, and interior design. Portfolios are submitted digitally via shared link. AUP takes an inclusive approach — creative potential and passion matter more than polished outcomes. This Foliovo guide covers AUP portfolio requirements.

Which Arts University Plymouth portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Animation→ Animation guide

BA (Hons) Game Arts and Animation

AUP's Game Arts and Animation covers both animation and game design. Portfolios should include concept art, storyboards, character designs, animation sequences, and game prototypes. Personal projects are expected alongside coursework; works-in-progress are explicitly requested.

13 criteria
Fine Art→ Fine Art guide

BA (Hons) Fine Art

AUP Fine Art values range of media and methods, unpolished experimental work, and failed experiments with reflection. Around 20 pieces recommended. Digital submission via shared link. Cultural engagement — exhibitions, books, inspirational sources — is explicitly expected.

11 criteria
Graphic Design→ Graphic Design guide

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

AUP Graphic Design welcomes work from adjacent disciplines (illustration, animation, fine art, textiles, photography). Sketchbooks and workbooks are explicitly valued. Range across digital and analogue media is encouraged. Around 20 pieces; digital submission via shared link.

11 criteria
Illustration→ Illustration guide

BA (Hons) Illustration

AUP Illustration explicitly prioritises creative thinking and problem-solving over polished finish. Works-in-progress are requested alongside finished pieces. Work from adjacent disciplines (textiles, graphic design, art, film, photography) is welcome. Around 20 pieces; digital submission via shared link.

10 criteria
Photography→ Photography guide

BA (Hons) Photography

AUP Photography values curiosity about the discipline and interest in commercial, editorial, and lifestyle photography. Portfolio can include still images, moving image, social media, zines, blogs, creative writing, and experimental practices. Around 20 pieces; digital submission via shared link.

10 criteria
Fashion Design→ Fashion Design guide

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

AUP Fashion Design expects the full design process: inspiration, research, 2D/3D experimentation, technical processes, textile samples, and sewn garments. Personal voice and passion are central. Reflection on process and outcomes is encouraged. Around 20 pieces; digital submission via shared link.

10 criteria
Interior Design→ Interior Design guide

BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling

AUP Interior Design & Styling takes a broad and inclusive approach — paintings, drawings, textiles, photography, and film are all valid starting points. Interior design experience is welcome but not required. Named designers and interiors that inspire the applicant are expected. Around 20 pieces; digital submission via shared link.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 7 courses at Arts University Plymouth: BA (Hons) Game Arts and Animation, BA (Hons) Fine Art, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Illustration, BA (Hons) Photography, BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling. Arts University Plymouth offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for Arts University Plymouth?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at Arts University Plymouth. 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 Plymouth require a portfolio for Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Fashion Design and Interior Design?

The Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Fashion Design and Interior Design courses covered by Foliovo at Arts University Plymouth 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 Plymouth for the most up-to-date guidance before applying.

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