Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers animation, illustration, graphic design, and interior design with a broad creative portfolio. Portfolio requirements typically ask for around 20 images plus sketchbook work, emphasising creative process and research alongside finished pieces. This Foliovo guide covers Manchester Met's portfolio requirements.

Which Manchester Metropolitan University portfolio guides does Foliovo cover?

Animation→ Animation guide

BA Animation

Manchester Met recommends around 20 images plus sketchbook work, organised by project or theme. They value creative process as much as final pieces and expect short annotations for each work.

13 criteria
Illustration→ Illustration guide

BA Illustration with Animation

Manchester Met recommends around 20 images with life drawing from observation (not photos) explicitly required. Sketchbooks, development process, and animations/video are optional additions.

10 criteria
Fashion Design→ Fashion Design guide

BA Fashion Design and Technology

Manchester Met recommends approximately 20 images emphasising pattern cutting, modelling, textile sampling, and photos of 3D work. Technical sampling visibility is prioritised.

10 criteria
Interior Design→ Interior Design guide

BA Interior Design

Manchester Met recommends approximately 20 images showing sketches of the built environment, 3D objects and models, photos of making, mood boards, and reflective writing.

10 criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Manchester Metropolitan University courses does Foliovo cover portfolio guidance for?

Foliovo currently covers portfolio requirements for 4 courses at Manchester Metropolitan University: BA Animation, BA Illustration with Animation, BA Fashion Design and Technology, BA Interior Design. Manchester Metropolitan University offers many other programmes not covered here — more guides are being added.

How do I prepare a portfolio for Manchester Metropolitan University?

Portfolio requirements vary by course at Manchester Metropolitan University. 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 Manchester Metropolitan University require a portfolio for Animation, Illustration, Fashion Design and Interior Design?

The Animation, Illustration, Fashion Design and Interior Design courses covered by Foliovo at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Manchester Metropolitan University for the most up-to-date guidance before applying.

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