A complete set of questions and answers for overseas study interview. Through the summary of real questions, British and American colleges and universities continue to increase their weight. How can they take the "last big move" of admissions officers? Today, the natural light gathered some common questions of students in the interview process. We found that there were some differences between the interview core and enrollment style that each college cared about. There was no absolute "answer" to the question of interview. Therefore, students should make adequate preparations according to their personal and college conditions.
Interview Questions for Studying Abroad
Now, during the Spring Festival, the 21Fall application season has entered the last stage, and many students are or will be subject to the interview of Dream School. However, there were major changes in the interview process this year. First, the universities led by Huangyi and Lunyi Added short video requirements Second, most colleges and universities affected by the epidemic Cancelled offline interview Change to online
The reason why colleges and universities increase video requirements is actually a "disguised interview". Colleges and universities use the video display results to examine the authenticity and creativity of applicants' works, and even to examine the adaptability of authors Comprehensive issues 。
and There will be a lot of randomness in online interviews This requires students to make more adequate preparations. According to the practice, we have sorted out the successful interview cases among the natural light students this year, bringing some The experience and skills taught by the applicant teachers can help them win the favor of Dream School and admissions officers ！
Royal College of Art
Student of natural light product design
"My interview process doesn't have too many links, About 15 minutes overall , mainly around the collection of works.
1. Introduce a project in my work collection;
2. Summarize the project in one sentence;
3. The specific role and function of my work;
4. How to pay the tuition?
Finally My question session 。”
Tutor suggestions
Since Huangyi began to ask for the submission of 2min small videos, the demand for interviews has become less absolute The assessment will focus on the authenticity of the collection of works 。
Therefore, when preparing for the elaboration of the collection of works, We must combine our own artistic aesthetics and life experience to refine the focus of the project theme Otherwise, it is difficult to convince the examiner of the authenticity of the work. Also pay attention to the language logic to avoid too unfamiliar reaction during the interview, which is considered as cheating by the examiner.
In addition, it is the ability to respond on the spot, and the face-to-face communication is also true to you Communication ability, understanding ability, and interest in professional and world views 。
University College London
Student of natural light landscape architecture, applying for postgraduate major
"In the first half of my interview experience, I was quite standard, without particularly tricky angles or unexpected questions, which were basically prepared in the past, but there was a difficult problem in the later period, but there was still no major accident overall.
The first stage is self introduction and introduction of the portfolio project The details are randomly selected a page for me to explain how to do it. And then there's Institutions: Why UCL 。
The most difficult one is to ask if I have seen it They have recently done relatively good landscape projects , this problem is really difficult At last, it's my question ”
Tutor suggestions
Generally, UCL will pay more attention to students' personal ideas. In the self introduction or future planning, do not doubt what kind of answers the interviewer will like, The key is to express your thoughts and consciousness.
However, "rote learning" is not allowed here. In fact, interviewers can easily detect emotional problems, so this part needs students to be calm and flexible.
New York Institute of Visual Arts
Student of natural light animation, applying for postgraduate major
"Because I am applying for an interdisciplinary job, my interview process is mainly professional. Ask me Why change majors There are also some problems around the school: How about college life ？
Then I didn't mention my collection of works, but asked me Weaknesses as an artist , and What's the first thing to do as president ？
Finally About New York and my dream career. ”
Tutor suggestions
We can see that the interview of SVA mainly focuses on students' thinking.
Therefore, students must sort out their own response ideas and jump out of the application template framework before the interview. SVA will pay more attention to students' creative thinking and reaction ability, so the answers can be more interesting and bold, The form of expression is not limited to rigorous, nor is it necessary to present too commercial, but can be more artistic. The interviewer will prefer students with their own ideas.
However, in this process, students should first pay attention to authenticity, and combine their own practice process to elaborate their feelings, details and personal views on selecting design methods; Secondly, we should reflect our divergent thinking to prove the personal style and professional reserve of our works.
It should be noted that SVA's interview style will be more flexible It mainly examines whether students have critical thinking and self awareness, and does not rule out the possibility of two sides.
Student of natural light clothing design, applying for master's degree
"My interview feeling is Collection is the most critical In addition, there are some general questions: for example, you Why study this subject ? Why choose our school or something.
Another question is that I have answered all the questions about the artist who has the greatest influence on me. "
Tutor suggestions
CSM asks about the school in the interview stage, but actually hopes to get students from the answers Passion for learning the major and future study planning . In addition, some questions will be added to the students' answers to other questions, from which they can learn more about the applicants.
In this process, students must not answer some virtual concepts, such as reciting manuscripts and bragging. CSM pays more attention to students' practical ability. Compared with "fantasy", CSM is more willing to accept "realism" students.
Students must prepare their scripts in advance and answer in combination with their own real situation and professional aspects, so that the examiner can see your practical ability.
Camberwell College of Arts
Student of natural light graphic design, applying for postgraduate major
"My interview was divided into two stages. The most concentrated part was the collection of works. First, I introduced a collection of works that was most meaningful to me and a project that could bring value.
The second stage is about the school. Why do I study this major and what I will do after graduation? "
Natural light pure art student, applying for master's degree
"My interview questions seem to be quite routine, and the collection of works makes me Introduce the most satisfactory project And then my own question, ask me What are you doing recently and what topics you are interested in? Also introduce your favorite artists.
Ask me about the school What do you want to learn from this And finally gave me time to ask them questions "
Tutor suggestions
In addition to the collection itself, the interviewer will also ask students a series of extended questions, such as Professional learning cycle, time for preparation of works collection, creation location and other details Therefore, students need to be familiar with their own collection of works, and learn to use concise language to describe each work in the collection.
In addition, the most common questions such as learning objectives, plans and future development directions, so students must remember their personal statement and study proposal before the interview, including when referring to similar questions, the answers should be as consistent as possible with the views in personal statements and learning plans.
For some professional issues involved in the portfolio project, if students can express their research results in depth and show that they understand and are very interested, your offer will be close to you.
Student of natural light graphic design, applying for postgraduate major
"I applied for a graduate graphic design major, and what impressed me most was that the interviewer was very serious
First, in the stage of basic works collection, let me Introduce the portfolio projects that have the greatest impact on you as well as Which schools have applied (I only talked about Edinburgh on this question); And then there's Google screen shares a designer who has the greatest impact on me . This part has been prepared, so the answer is not bad.
I was unprepared to tell you The most attractive curriculum for me I had to rely on experience to answer the questions that I had not prepared at all. I did not expect that the results would come out in less than two weeks. "
Student of natural light interior design, applying for postgraduate major
"The interview process of the graduate student of interior design I applied for was relatively simple. In addition to the introduction of the portfolio, I asked why I wanted to study at GSA and the courses I wanted to study, All around schools and collections No other questions were asked. "
Student works of GSA official website design innovation
Tutor suggestions
The problem of works collection is the eternal theme of our art students abroad, so we must remember it clearly Source of inspiration, creative ideas, production process The examiner will extend more questions (such as the most influential designer) based on the theme of the work collection, so you must prepare everything from the overall work collection to the detailed display of a certain point.
In terms of courses and institutions, GSA interviewers In fact, what we want to test is whether students understand the school and whether they choose the school based on their own needs 。
Therefore, it is necessary for students to have a deep understanding of the institutions and show their survey results and self-awareness to the interviewers.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Student of natural light fashion management, applying for master's degree
"I have a deep memory of the interview! Because I was very nervous before I went to Goldsmith for the interview, and I felt it took me half a year to spend a total of 15 minutes.
The interviewers, Paul and Helena, asked me two questions:
1. Why goldsmith?
2. Do you like Chinese contemporary art?
The rest of the questions are from me, and there is no question about the portfolio and PS. "
Tutor suggestions
Goldsmith University is a comprehensive and independent university, so it will pay more attention to students' art, design, media, cultural creativity and other social disciplines, so it does not ask about the creation stage of the collection. Like this student was asked "Why choose goldsmith" It is a common problem.
In the face of such questions, we must not answer too directly, and we can Spread around the school's characteristics or teaching atmosphere , or lead the key points of the answers to such points as school majors.
On the question of "like Chinese contemporary art or not", students need to have some unique perspectives, attitudes or views, and strong logical thinking ability, which can accurately and clearly convey personal views and theme concepts, which is also the key point that we need to prepare in the interview stage.
Interview Summary
Today, the natural light gathered some common questions of students in the interview process. We found that there were some differences between the interview core and enrollment style that each college cared about. There was no absolute "answer" to the question of interview. Therefore, students should make adequate preparations according to their personal and college conditions.
However, the students who have reached the interview stage have actually been recognized by the colleges and universities for their professional abilities. The reason why they send the interview invitation is that they want to have a deep understanding of the students from the personal level. As long as the students make adequate preparations in the early stage, exercise their on-site reaction ability, and calm down to deal with the interviewer, this last difficulty will also pass smoothly and win the offer of Dream School!
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