University of the Arts London (UAL)

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the UK's largest specialist arts university, comprising six colleges including Central Saint Martins and the London College of Fashion. Portfolios are submitted via PebblePad, typically up to 30 pages showing 3–5 projects with research, process, and outcomes. This Foliovo guide covers UAL portfolio requirements across all courses.

Which University of the Arts London (UAL) portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Animation→ Animation guide

BA (Hons) Animation

UAL's London College of Communication animation programme values experimentation, risk-taking, and a personal creative voice. They request a mandatory durational piece and limit portfolios to 10 pieces submitted via PebblePad.

13 criteria
Fine Art→ Fine Art guide

BA Fine Art

UAL accepts up to 25 pages showing finished work and work-in-progress. They value experimentation across techniques, research informing each project, and potential over polish.

11 criteria
Photography→ Photography guide

BA Photography

UAL (LCC) requires a 20-page photography-specific portfolio showing work-in-progress and completed work, from concept to final outcomes, including research notes and contact sheets.

10 criteria
Fashion Design→ Fashion Design guide

BA Fashion Design

UAL requires up to 25 pages with a specific allocation: 3 pages research imagery, 3 pages design sketches/development, 2 pages finished fashion illustrations in colour. Selection criteria include research skills, material handling, and contextual framework.

10 criteria
Textile Design→ Textile Design guide

BA (Hons) Textile Design

CSM Textile Design requires up to 25 pages via PebblePad. Must showcase textile techniques and practical skills, works in progress, sketches and 3D work, experimentation with range of materials/methods/mediums, and research. Landscape format preferred. Selection criteria emphasise creative risk-taking, intellectual enquiry, material sensitivity, and clear communication.

10 criteria
Graphic Design→ Graphic Design guide

BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design

CSM Graphic Communication Design seeks curious investigators committed to innovative practice. Maximum 25 pages on PebblePad showing 4–8 projects. Must include at least one project inspired by a historical/contemporary graphic designer with written summary, and one project driven by a personal theme. Both work-in-progress and finished pieces expected, with captions detailing size, medium, and content.

11 criteria
Games Art→ Games Art guide

BA (Hons) Games Art

UAL LCC Games Art requires max 20 pages via PebblePad. Four selection criteria: ideas generation, technical skills and experimentation with visual creativity, materials and media exploration, and critical/analytical approach. Include curated work, works in progress, and finished pieces.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which University of the Arts London (UAL) courses does Foliovo cover portfolio guidance for?

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 7 courses at University of the Arts London (UAL): BA (Hons) Animation, BA Fine Art, BA Photography, BA Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Textile Design, BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design, BA (Hons) Games Art. University of the Arts London (UAL) offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for University of the Arts London (UAL)?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at University of the Arts London (UAL). 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 the Arts London (UAL) require a portfolio for Animation, Fine Art, Photography, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design and Games Art?

The Animation, Fine Art, Photography, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design and Games Art courses covered by Foliovo at University of the Arts London (UAL) 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 the Arts London (UAL) for the most up-to-date guidance before applying.

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