University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth offers creative courses across illustration, animation, photography, fashion, and interior design on the south coast of England. Portfolio requirements vary by course but typically accept PDF, video, or digital platform submissions. This Foliovo guide covers portfolio requirements across Portsmouth's creative programmes.

Which University of Portsmouth portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Architecture→ Architecture guide

BA (Hons) Architecture

Portsmouth welcomes applicants from broad creative backgrounds — not just art. Portfolios can include up to 5 pieces in any format. The emphasis is on demonstrating creative thinking, spatial awareness, and genuine interest in the built environment.

11 criteria
Animation→ Animation guide

BA Animation

Portsmouth accepts portfolios in multiple formats (PDF, video, website, Instagram/TikTok) and asks for 5 pieces including observational drawings and storyboards. They encourage generous, inclusive submissions.

13 criteria
Graphic Design→ Graphic Design guide

BA Graphic Design

Portsmouth requests at least 5 pieces emphasising typography, layout, branding, and visual problem-solving.

11 criteria
Illustration→ Illustration guide

BA Illustration

Portsmouth requests at least 5 pieces showing character development across multiple images, visual storytelling, storyboards, and a range of media from sketching to digital.

10 criteria
Photography→ Photography guide

BA Photography

Portsmouth requests at least 5 pieces including at least one narrative series, a mix of digital/analogue/experimental/documentary, and research documentation.

10 criteria
Fashion Design→ Fashion Design guide

BA Fashion Design

Portsmouth requests at least 5 pieces demonstrating understanding of materials, colour, and patterns, with flexibility on whether submissions are textile-focused or broadly creative.

10 criteria
Interior Design→ Interior Design guide

BA Interior Architecture and Design

Portsmouth requests at least 5 pieces including observational drawings, technical/conceptual sketches, photos of buildings/cities, and creative writing.

10 criteria
Games Art→ Games Art guide

BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

Portsmouth requests 5 pieces of finished or developmental work. Welcomes illustrations, concept art, 3D artwork, game assets, technical art. Also accepts moodboards, notes, visual research. Requests 1-2 paragraph inspiration statement. Accepts PDF, video (5 min), website, or curated social feed.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 8 courses at University of Portsmouth: BA (Hons) Architecture, BA Animation, BA Graphic Design, BA Illustration, BA Photography, BA Fashion Design, BA Interior Architecture and Design, BA (Hons) Computer Games Art. University of Portsmouth offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for University of Portsmouth?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at University of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth require a portfolio for Architecture, Animation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Fashion Design, Interior Design and Games Art?

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

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