This is absolutely a cliche, but I have to say it. How many students postpone their application and study abroad every year because they don't plan their time well? So remind everyone to prepare for studying abroad early, and don't cram for the Buddha's feet temporarily.

For most students, they want to finish the college entrance examination/graduation in June and study abroad in September of the same year. Therefore, for art students, it is recommended to prepare from the sophomore/junior year!

University application doesn't mean that I can apply whenever I want, but there is a specific application time. If you miss this time, it's a pity that you can only wait for next year.

language

Colleges and universities in different countries need to submit different kinds of language requirements, such as IELTS, TOEFL, Italian, German, Japanese and other small language tests. Language is a rigid requirement for studying abroad, which determines whether you can study abroad.

Language can't be accelerated in a short time, but it needs the accumulation of time and energy. Of course, some countries now offer "art preparation for studying abroad", "language courses" and "double admission", which reduces the language requirements, but learning the language well will not only help you apply, but also benefit from taking classes abroad in the future.

Study abroad budget

This part is generally combined with the choice of studying abroad, because the cost of studying abroad is different in different countries. The cost of studying abroad mainly consists of two parts: tuition+living expenses.

The United States is about 300,000-400,000 a year; Britain is about 200,000-400,000 a year; Australia is about 200,000 to 300,000 a year; Italy, France, Germany and other European countries, private15-250 thousand, public 65438+ 10 thousand or so; Japan and other Asian countries are around 200,000 a year. Students can choose a country according to the actual situation of their families and do what they can.

University choice

Of course, everyone wants to go to a good school, just like Harvard, Imperial College, Cambridge and other famous schools. No one doesn't want to go, but many people haven't thought about these two questions: 1. Is a good organization suitable for you? 2.

Those famous schools have accepted you. Do you have the ability to graduate smoothly?

Take the famous schools of art design as an example: when it comes to fashion design, students only think of two schools, Parsons in the United States and CSM in the United Kingdom. First of all, in terms of application, neither school is easy. Every year, the number of applicants from China alone can exceed three figures, but the number of people admitted is pitiful. Then talk about the style of universities. CSM likes to be unconstrained and unconstrained, and Parsons is more commercial. If you are a student who likes innovation rather than playing cards, Saint Martin is more suitable for you. If you want to be your own clothing brand after graduation, Parsons may be more suitable for you. Finally, talk about graduation. A prestigious school sounds awe-inspiring, but it also means that the competition here is more intense. Students who don't have two brushes apply for such schools, and may be eliminated because they can't keep up with other students. The competition is fierce and cruel.

To sum up, choosing a school is the right solution: ranking first, style second, comprehensive consideration.

collect

Different from the traditional majors of studying abroad (business, science, management, etc.), the application for studying abroad in the art category needs to submit a "portfolio", which is very important for students' application and just needed for studying abroad, and determines whether you can go to a good foreign school.

Different schools and majors have different requirements for portfolios. For example, CSM fashion design requires undergraduates to submit a mini before submitting their portfolio.

Portfolio, after approval, is eligible to submit a complete portfolio. For example, Parsons requires applicants to submit an extra Parsons Challenge when applying. Therefore, it requires students to determine the school they choose before making the portfolio, and then make the portfolio according to the requirements and style of the school.

Compared with application documents and transcripts, portfolio is the part that best reflects a student's professional level, design style and potential, which needs students to take seriously. Two basic principles are shared with you: originality and project integrity. As for personal style, content logic, meaning of works, etc. There are higher requirements for a good portfolio.