Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University is a large creative arts institution with strong photography and design courses. Portfolio requirements emphasise creative vision, technical ability, and evidence of personal direction. This Foliovo guide covers NTU's portfolio requirements.

Which Nottingham Trent University portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Photography→ Photography guide

BA Photography

Nottingham Trent asks for 10-15 images with links to supporting work (website/Instagram). They value personality, passion, curiosity, and visibility of the working process.

10 criteria
Textile Design→ Textile Design guide

BA (Hons) Textile Design

NTU Textile Design asks for approximately 15 pieces in a single PowerPoint via cloud link. Include variety: drawing, mixed media, photography, life drawing, digital experimentation. Looking for innovative thinking, good presentation, material/process handling, willingness to experiment, and passion. Include working process evidence.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nottingham Trent University courses does Foliovo cover portfolio guidance for?

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 2 courses at Nottingham Trent University: BA Photography, BA (Hons) Textile Design. Nottingham Trent University offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for Nottingham Trent University?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at Nottingham Trent University. 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 Nottingham Trent University require a portfolio for Photography and Textile Design?

The Photography and Textile Design courses covered by Foliovo at Nottingham Trent University 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 Nottingham Trent University for the most up-to-date guidance before applying.

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