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Interviews and portfolio reviews

Your interview or portfolio review is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills, passion, and potential. We understand that this can feel intimidating, but don’t worry – our process is designed to be supportive and informative, helping you feel confident and relaxed.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about preparing for your interview or portfolio review. We’ll walk you through the booking process, what to expect, and how to make the most of your session.

Do I need an interview or portfolio review?

Most undergraduate courses at MetStudios require a portfolio review before you can be offered a place on your chosen course. Your portfolio review comprises an interview element, which involves a relaxed and friendly chat about your passions, interests, and background.

  • Certain courses, including some undergraduate degrees, require an interview but not a portfolio review.
  • No interview or portfolio review process is required for short courses.

Courses requiring a portfolio review

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Interviews and Portfolio Reviews advice and guidance

Interviews and Portfolio Reviews advice and guidance

After submitting your UCAS or direct application, a member of our friendly Admissions team will contact you to arrange a suitable date and time.

For any queries, you can contact us directly:

Once you’ve submitted your booking form, you’ll receive an email from our Admissions team with your booking confirmation and detailed guidance for preparing for your interview.

You can complete your interview or portfolio review online.

What to expect:

  • A one-on-one session with an assessor from your chosen faculty
  • The session will last approximately one hour

Please note, you will require a laptop or PC with internet calling capability.

After booking your session, you’ll receive:

  • A confirmation email with your appointment time and guidelines
  • Full guidelines on what to prepare

If your application requires a portfolio review, you should send your portfolio to Admissions before your session. The team will provide you with information on where and how this should be submitted.

To help you prepare for your interview and portfolio review, here’s what you need to know to make sure you’re ready, relaxed, and confident:

  • Have 3 to 5 pieces that you feel strongly about—pieces that excite you or represent how you think creatively – be sure to show how you arrived at your idea.
  • Make sure your online portfolio is publicly accessible before the interview.
  • If showing a game, provide video walkthroughs rather than playable builds.
  • Be ready to talk about your process, inspirations, and how you like to experiment.
  • Ensure a stable internet connection, a working camera and microphone, and a quiet, well-lit space.
  • Talk through your thought process – How do you approach challenges and problem-solving?
  • Be passionate! What excites you about animation, game art, or game design?
  • Show work that reflects your unique interests, experiments, and style—don’t be afraid to surprise us!

We value originality, experimentation, and risk-taking. Have fun with your portfolio, and we look forward to seeing what you create!

Applicant Pack

Our applicant pack covers all courses and will help you prepare for your interview. It is important that you read each section to give yourself the best chance of obtaining an offer for your chosen course.

Please note that we require you to have already made a booking for an interview or portfolio review before submitting any supporting material, as requested within the guidelines below:

 

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