University of Dundee

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) at the University of Dundee offers animation and illustration. Portfolios are submitted as a single PDF of up to 15 pages (max 50MB) assessed across five criteria: research and sketchbooks, creativity, practical skills, presentation quality, and subject engagement. This Foliovo guide covers DJCAD portfolio requirements.

Which University of Dundee portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Animation→ Animation guide

BDes (Hons) Animation

Dundee (Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design) has the most detailed requirements of any UK animation programme. Life drawing is described as "essential," fan art is explicitly prohibited, and research/development is the first criterion. The portfolio must be self-explanatory — there is no interview.

13 criteria
Fine Art→ Fine Art guide

BA Fine Art

DJCAD assesses portfolios across five criteria: research/development/sketchbooks, creativity and originality, practical competence, quality and presentation, and engagement with contemporary art. Process work and sketchbooks are weighted equally with finished pieces. Portfolio: 1 PDF, up to 15 pages, max 50MB.

11 criteria
Graphic Design→ Graphic Design guide

BDes (Hons) Graphic Design

DJCAD assesses across five criteria: research/development/sketchbooks (with three named sub-components), creativity and originality, practical competence (including audience awareness), quality and presentation, and engagement with practitioners. Portfolio: 1 PDF, up to 15 pages, max 50MB.

11 criteria
Illustration→ Illustration guide

BA Illustration

Dundee requires a 15-page max PDF assessed against 5 criteria: research, creativity, practical competence, presentation, and engagement. Observational drawing and sketchbooks are essential.

10 criteria
Textile Design→ Textile Design guide

BDes (Hons) Textile Design

Dundee DJCAD Textile Design requires up to 15 pages PDF (max 50MB). Assessed on five criteria: research/development/sketchbooks, creativity/originality, practical competence and material handling, presentation quality, and subject engagement. Brief descriptions of each piece required. Emphasis on craftsmanship and material choice.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which University of Dundee courses does Foliovo cover portfolio guidance for?

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 5 courses at University of Dundee: BDes (Hons) Animation, BA Fine Art, BDes (Hons) Graphic Design, BA Illustration, BDes (Hons) Textile Design. University of Dundee offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for University of Dundee?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at University of Dundee. 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 University of Dundee require a portfolio for Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and Textile Design?

The Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and Textile Design courses covered by Foliovo at University of Dundee 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 University of Dundee for the most up-to-date guidance before applying.

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