ACCEPTED Cambridge Architecture Portfolio Flip-Through
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- In this architecture student portfolio flip-through video I show you the portfolio that I put together for my application to study undergraduate architecture at the University of Cambridge. Please be advised your architecture portfolio is quite personal and everyone's will (and should) be completely different. Feel free to ask me questions about my work in the comments; obviously please do not to try to copy any of it - they will know if you do!
Since I do not have any Fine Art qualifications from secondary school, this is all work I produced in my own time. Of course, the portfolio only forms part of the whole application and how big of a role it plays in whether you get accepted varies from person to person. I hope this video is helpful to give you an idea of what an accepted Cambridge architecture portfolio could look like.
If you are interested in the rest of my application then make sure you subscribe! I inted to post two more videos - about my personal statement (and UCAS application) as well as about my experience at interview - over the next few weeks.
About me - (0:00)
General info - (0:17)
Form-factors - (1:05)
Actual portfolio - (1:47)
Final thoughts - (4:06)
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CALLUM HENDERSON: Architecture | Drawing | Student Lifestyle
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I’ve applied to Cambridge this year and I’m starting to put together a portfolio now and idk whether this makes me inspired or want to cry at how good it is
Ngl same 😭
Good luck!
WELL DID U GET IN BESTIE
when did you submit your personal statement and how long between were PS and portfolio? Im y13 student going to apply for architecture before 10th jan hopefully and i wanna know how long will I have approximately since i dont have a portfolio and i will need to make individual pieces.
@sepy00 how did it go then? Did you get in?
After seeing this, I am doubting my chances to get into university... But seeing this also make me realise I have a far from perfect portfolio and need to be very bold on some of the works to make it stand out
Don't doubt your chances because of such videos - get inspired and create your own portfolio!
Finally find a portfolio accepted by Cambridge. Thanks for sharing!
No problem glad to be of help!
I have been looking everywhere too :)
I just found out i got in!! Your advice was so helpful, and from my experience one simple piece of advice is by far the most important. The admissions people are not looking for a particular type of work (i.e. fine art, life drawing, etc.) if that is not what youre passionate about. From my observation the absolute most important thing is to present something that you can talk about with genuine interest, passion and enthusiasm at the interview. My work was all from 3d design a level, obviously no fine art whatsoever, and i couldve spent my own time getting together fine art (which i suspect they do generally prefer), but i would never have been passionate about it and thus it would not have done me well. Tldr: present something that you passionately believe represents YOU.
Hello! I take DT A-level, and i'm not the best at fine art either... do you recommend anything specific for a portfolio as someone that gets involved with CAD??
It's such a relief to hear that you didn't take Art alevel. It's a subject that seems to be the be all and end all of whether to study architecture. I am very interested in applying for architecture at university and I was worried about not being a strong candidate because I am not doing art a level
Bro you look young and your work is very impressive. I am 31 and just started architecture. And am always amazed seeing young guys with skills at this level!! Keep it going your a natural!
Jeez I am lit trying to make a portfolio rn n this is just soo much better than mine ...😔
Sameeee
It’s okay, it will grow!
Wonderful portfolio and drawings. You can see through these images and drawings a lot of thinking! congrats
Very interesting and inspiring, Cambridge will be lucky to have you!
Too kind!
Congratulations!!! Your portfolio is incredible !!
Thank you Lyvia!!☺️☺️
I see that in the UK they care more about the creative thinking of the student rather than the hands on physical models and projects developed like here in the US, at least Florida
For undergraduate admissions, yes, since we haven’t studied architecture at all before coming to university. For graduate and professional portfolios we would be expected to demonstrate the architectural projects, hands on models etc!:)
That sketch is incredible😭😭
Heyy love the video! I'm applying to St John's 🤞🏻🤞🏻. I've Been looking for a video like this for ages as putting a portfolio together is tough. Thank you!
Thank you, yesss it’s a lot of work for sure, I hope you found this helpful. Good luck with your application Evan!
your portfolio is really amazing.
Thanks, your work is beautiful and I'm a bit jealous to say the least haha. I've got some similar work like yours but I do more photography and 3D Cad than drawings. I'm applying to Kingston Uni.
looking at your work i feel i should apply too :)
Congrats Callum! You are definitely too artsy to be in boring aero ;) Hope you enjoy the course!!!
Thank you so much Claudia that’s super kind!!:) hope you’ve been doing alright in spite of Covid screwing up uni a bit.
I'm 12 and cambridge is my dream school for architecture this video made me want to even more
That’s great to hear! Keep your eye on the prize and keep working hard, best of luck for the future:)
Im not applying to Cambridge or anything but I really want to go into architecture and Im not the best artist and these videos done help :( but Im doing my best I am making an application for the college I am trying to get into now
Amazing work! I'm applying for my masters, all digital portfolio. Lets see how it goes!🤞
Best of luck!!
how did it go
Hey Callum! Can you please make a video where you teach on the basics of sketching. Your sketching is truly amazing!
Hey! Thank you:) absolutely, thanks for the suggestion
@@CallumHenderson you’re welcome. I will be on the lookout for the video! :)
Awesome!
No way. I haven't seen anyone else who's done Maths, Physics Further Maths for A-Levels and applying/studying Architecture in university! This gives me hope!
Haha be strong - you will find your structures module much easier than the rest of your cohort when you go to university!:):)
This video was super useful thanks. But does architecture have to only be about different types of buildings and interiors or can this be expanded to something else?
Thank you for this video, Callum. It helped me get an offer from Cambridge! Now, just the exams to do 🦾
Amazing video !!! Absolutely loved your portfolio and congratulations on getting into Cambridge !! Do you think having bad GCSEs will impact the chance of getting into Cambridge for architecture even if the Alevel grades are very good and portfolio is perfect :)
Thank you!! Honestly that’s one of those things that is almost impossible for me to comment on. Cambridge obviously care a lot about grades - it’s one of the things they can use to try and determine your academic potential. That being said if you have already done your GCSEs and received lower grades than you would have liked then there’s nothing you can do about it now really so I’d just focus on achieving as highly as possible in everything from this point onwards. I think it’d be wrong to say any one particular thing will either get you in or stop you from getting in and I personally believe that every little thing will have different weighting in everyone’s own application, especially to a subject like architecture where it’s fundamentally a design-based degree. I am by no means an official point of contact for the university however; if you are majorly concerned you could always email your college of choice’s admissions office and ask for their advice.
@@CallumHenderson thanks for the clarification, i'm a new subscriber btw, great vid!
Hi omg!! First CONGRATSSS👏🏼👏🏼 I just started my junior year and I really wanna study architecture but I have no idea what to do since I go to an international private school in Saudi and I’m really confused what UK colleges want?? Or what I’m suppose to do for my portfolios and stuff😅?
Ohh, deam!
I'm impressed, really great artworks! Nowadays, I'm applying too :)) Can you tell me a physics is necessary there?
I'm going to Advanced Maths, Adcancedt English (because it isn't my mother tongue :)) ) and one more humanity subject.
Peace! ✌️
The university website will have guidance on which subjects to study but normally architecture is fairly lenient - I’ve never heard of physics being required anywhere but requiring maths or art isn’t uncommon. That being said I didn’t take art and most people in my year didn’t take maths! Have a look at your college’s and the university’s websites but do pick subjects you’re interested in!
Thank you so much! This was so incredibly helpful - your work is amazing, can’t believe you didn’t do A-Level Art. I’m applying this year; looking forward to any videos about the personal statement/interview process :D
Ahh thank you Joanna I’m so glad to hear! Personal statement video will be up v soon, best of luck with your application!:)
I’m in a similar position without even art GCSE in year 12 but with drawing ability, how long would it take to produce something of similar level, or should i not be considering architecture? Thanks
Hello dear Callum, I’m studying Batchelor of Architecture in Iran at the moment, and I’m trying to apply for my Masters degree in Cambridge… my main concern is, would the fact that I’m from Iran negatively effect my application? And besides the portfolio, what are other entry requirements for applying to MArch…?
I can't lie I haven't been able to listen to the audio but would you say I need to cater my selection of buildings to what theyd want to see? such as different styles and old classical gothic whatever, or can I just draw what I like, modern, sleeker, buildings, skyscrapers etc? Thanks in advance
Hi Callum, what's the size of the portfolio paper mate?
Amazing video, it was super helpful!! I'm applying to Emmanuel college🤞
I was just wondering what software you used for your digital portfolio?
Glad to hear!:) ooh we share a rugby team w Emma here at Trinity Hall. Actually I used Microsoft publisher for the main layout etc. I tend to edit my photos in VSCO on my phone and/or photoshop. Then also used custom fonts I found on google instead of the standard ones you get on publisher.
I'm about to choose my a level options, and think I may want to go into architecture in the future, as I love how it combines both maths/physics and art. However, I haven't done art GCSE and may not be able to do it for a level...how much do you think this would affect an application for architecture? Also, roughly how long did it take you to put together your portfolio, and how did you do this, whilst balancing all of your other a levels?
Try and do any design or arty subject… unis prefer one arty/design subject, one writing subject and physics or maths… that’s the ideal
Why are you playing me 😂 planned on applying to the technical universe in Munich next year where you also have to submit a portfolio but in 1000 worlds, I couldn't creat a portfolio that comes close to yours 🥴
what subjects do you think as an Ib student we should take to apply for a good architecture program? do you think taking art in school is really important or can we make our portfolio outside of school also.
Could you mention the courses you took up for architectural photography and drawing?
I want to join a architecture college in abroad...but I stay here in India so do I have to write any entrence exam to get into it? Do I have to go though any other process?
Btw loved your sketch books and photographs!
Is it okay to do your digital portfolio on Powerpoint?
I am doing GCSE art at the moment, I don't want to miss the opportunity for A levels. I was thinking of doing law but I want to do architecture. I want to love my job! I want to apply for Cambridge so much. 🥰
Well though we have only been here a few weeks, somebody on my staircase (i.e. one of my flatmates) actually studies law so feel free to drop any Qs about law and architecture and we can try our best to answer them!!:)
@@CallumHenderson For architecture is there a lot of art involved or science? ☺️
It is definitely predominantly an art-form and my degree is very much an education in design. Of course we need maths to know our buildings won’t fall down and there’s also a certain element of logical thinking behind drawings and understanding spaces. To me, architecture is most fundamentally about artistic expression.
@@CallumHenderson Very true thanks for the advice!
It also DEPENDS on the school AND degree. Like how Bartlett have a master of engineering in BOTH architecture and engineering. It accredited by BOTH architecture and engineering governing bodies. Although it called a master degree it considered a UNDERGRAD degree. Since it is the FIRST degree before any other degree ( as in entry degree). And four years rather than one or two years.
Would I be able to get into Cambridge with alevels art, physics and history ? Would I struggle without maths?
I don’t take any creative subjects (I take physics chemistry maths and further maths) so I don’t know where to start my portfolio from. I didn’t take any creatives for GCSE either and I would say I am not good at drawing. Although I like paining landscapes using water colour. I would be grateful if you help me out!!
Well played! Do you believe that constructing a portfolio on A1 paper is more beneficial compared to other dimensions? Thanks :)
I don’t think the size of your paper will be the sole thing that governs the outcome of your application but I do think having it on the same size paper is a really good idea to make it easier for interviewers to flip through and I also think A1 is a great size for that since it’s nice and large!
I will be starting my a-levels in September. I am doing maths, physics and fine art but do i have to do art? I know universities want a portfolio but is a level art necessary? Also how much photography should you include in your portfolio
It really depends on the university so you should check their admissions pages to be sure. Generally it is strongly advised you do. Most people tend to and it will certainly make the portfolio a lot less work. I didn’t take it so it is not absolutely essential but I do do a lot of painting and drawing anyway and I don’t think you’d last long on an architecture course without an interest in art! Hope this helps:)
How long did it take you to assemble and make the whole portfolio and what did you do to learn the art techniques and develop them further as you said you did not do art a-level and gcse as i am in the same position
I spent a good month working on my portfolio non-stop every day since I was on a gap year and my education really depended on it! I certainly spent a lot of time drawing and being creative throughout my childhood anyway and I assume if you are interested in architecture you must have same vague creative interests in a similar manner too? It's good that you see it as techniques to develop - drawing is definitely a skill you can practice and improve like any other. Honestly the way to develop is exactly that - spend lots of time practising. I advise you practice specific skills at a time, eg learn to draw in perspective and spend a lot of time until you're happy then move on, or what I did was force myself to carry a sketchbook around and draw things from life as much as possible, for example.
How did you get accepted without taking any art in A-leves?
Hi Callum, I saw ur video and it was quite inspiring for me. I'm an A-level student currently in year 12 and I'm studying Art, Literature and Physics.
I sometimes doubt whether this is a good combination or not. Would you please tell me if I have done the right choices to apply for Cambridge based on your experience?
The cambridge spec says they require a portfolio subject and a good GCSE level of maths. I do not think physics and literature matters too much but they do want you to have some historical knowledge on architecture. I currently do maths, physics and 3D-design at a-level and i believe that as long as you can present a portfolio and demonstrate a good understanding of architecture, you should be fine.
Do you have any advice on where to start when making a portfolio?
Ps. this vid was very helpful! Thanks a lot!
@Max Caddick thank you!
@CallumHenderson Hi i hope you are fine this video was amazing the way you explained stuff. There is something i want help with right now. Would really mean a lot if you could help me out. So basically i havent taken a level arts or gcse arts like you and now that i have 3 months left for my A2 to start i have time to make the portfolio so i dont undertstand how to build up conceptual drawing and the architectural drawing . I would really appreciate if you could answer thanx
Thank you Jace Norman
Ooffff i will have my interview for college and i have no idea if theyre going to ask for portfolio so i just gonna make one just to be sure and ready .
Hello, i am applying to UCl London for architecture. What is the ratio of writing to images in my art portfolio you recommend? I don't take DT for my Alevel but i do Fine Art, would you say this is a disadvantage for applying? Thanks
Well you can see the bits of writing I had in my digital portfolio - this was mostly as I didn't have an interview for the ones I submitted digitally so wanted to voice some thoughts. For my physical A1 portfolio, I maybe had a few notes here and there but obviously it is a portfolio of artwork so I personally thought the images were a lot more important. After all, you can always say things out-loud that you might otherwise write down whilst you are in the actual interview. As far as A-Levels are concerned, I took neither DT nor Fine Art and was still successful. I think that Fine Art would probably be more helpful to the work you would be doing at university, especially since UCL is known for being a very arty/design-focussed school. All of the necessary design/technical skills required to be an architect are usually taught as part of the degree so I wouldn't be concerned about doing DT from that point of view. Hope that helps!
Cheers mate!!
are you doing undergraduate degree in ucl??
I'm confused, your portfolio is absolutely amazing but where I'm from we enter project concept, plans, sections, etc. I love artworks. I have done loads of them but I don't think I can add them to my portfolio as primary ideas. Without the artwork, the folio seems more technical 🤔. What should I do?
Hi, I wonder if you are confused between university and professional portfolios? When applying to university (to architecture school) in the UK none of us have any experience in architecture really so the portfolio is expected to be entirely artwork. When we graduate and work professionally, the portfolio we would bring to a job interview is then professional work, ie architecture projects, concepts, plans etc etc as you say. What should you do? You should research what kind of portfolio you need for whatever you are applying to. I wanted to get into Cambridge so I looked for their guidance on what kind of work to show in my portfolio before I submitted it. For a job or work experience, I would certainly adapt this to include very different work.
@@CallumHenderson Thank you! It turns out I was confused about the type of portfolio. We don't have portfolios before starting University, we have examinations. I was looking for a professional portfolio.
Are A1 papers acceptable for all the colleges ?
Damn those sketches are too good!!
Do I have to be this good in art to pursue architecture? I am a creative person but I haven't done much art related stuff , I'm in a bit of dielema. Please let me know xd
I'm struggling with the same thing
Your ability to draw is quite important for architecture, if you practice you can do it x
Hi I was wondering how you got architecture experience or knowledge before high school, like does high school provide the info for you or do you need to do something else? I saw on you portfolio some blue print designs (architectural work). I’m a 14 about to go to high school and I want to be prepared. Thanks.
Hi, there's no real architectural work in this portfolio. There might be some odd random bits of designs for things I just came up with out of my head looking at books when I was younger! I wouldn't worry too much. Universities understand that architecture is not taught in high school and so only expect you to know as much as your own interest in the subject would take you!
@@CallumHenderson thank you so much this made me worry less tysm
May I ask what alevels did u take？I didn’t choose art for alevel and now I’m doubting myself about apply to architecture. I’m currently doing Maths Further maths Physics and econ
See my about section! You don’t necessarily need art but you do need to be able to draw. Also watch the Application FAQ video I answer this in lots of detail :):)
@@CallumHenderson Thank you!!
What size is your portfolio?
3:45 Which a levels did you choose? Thanks a lot, this is a great video! :)
I studied Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Music. Architecture is a little funny though as lots of people choose quite different A-Level subjects!
@@CallumHenderson Thank you for your reply! The subjects you chose must've been hard! Which a level subjects does Cambridge like for architecture?
@@Rafmee was certainly a lot of work! I believe that some colleges require maths and I think all architecture courses tend to like fine art, however I didn't take art and lots of people I know didn't take maths. My advice would be double check both your college's and the university wide website for guidance on A-Level choices but make sure you pick subjects you really like as A-Levels are a lot of work and it's much easier if you enjoy them!! Good luck:)
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Is it possible to earn architecture with just a portfolio?
I'm really torn between engineering and architecture.
I see you too took double maths for A level, so what was the deciding factor for you?
Maybe you could try Civil Engineering.
Against popular belief, I actually think they are quite different subjects. The deciding factor was really having the emphasis on creativity. In architecture, everything you do is geared around design and creativity. In engineering, you might use some creative thinking once in a while but ultimately it’s much more technically-focussed and maths-reliant.
Did you try Bartlett master of engineering. Which combined architecture and engineering. It accredited by BOTH architecture and engineering governing bodies. Although this is question is from three years ago.
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Mate did you get accepted?
What software did you use to format the portfolio?
I used Microsoft Publisher!
So, you are undergraduate student right? What year? Your sketches are amazing...
Thank you! Yes I am an undergraduate: actually I am only just about to start my first year in a few weeks. I spent a year studying engineering previously before realising my heart was elsewhere and changing course. My sketching skills come from a life-long love of drawing and fascination in the world around me but definitely intend to share some more specifics of architecture-student-lifestyle too on this channel in the coming months!
@@CallumHenderson Which college were u studying engineering?
@@midnightsun1075 different university too actually - Imperial College London
What a level did you do :)
Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Music! I think most people on my course have a combination of Fine Art, maybe Maths and the odd other humanity though. Architecture does tend to be fairlyyyyy flexible in A-Level subject choice requirements but obviously check with the universities you wish to apply for!:)
very interesting and helpful. What did you do in A-level and what grades you have got? Thanks
Congratulations :)
Thank you!:) I studied maths, physics, further maths and music at A-Level and my grades were A*A*AA respectively. I believe the typical offer for architecture may be lower than this, however, and I received an unconditional offer as I already had my A-Level grades at the time I applied.
@@CallumHenderson did you find it hard to be accepted without a art and design a level
@@abrodolphlincoler6673 it certainly added an extra layer of complexity to the process however I did a lot of drawing as a child. If I were applying again and knew I was applying for architecture at the start of Lower Sixth I probably would have thought twice about my subjects thought!
when did you start to prepare your portfolio
I started around the beginning of September and continued working on it up until interviews in early December. A lot of this time was also spent actually producing the work though since I didn’t have loads of art work to hand before then.
Congratulations! What college did you apply to?
Thank you:) I'm studying at Trinity Hall
@@CallumHenderson I am also applying there!
Did u have a entry exam for Cambridge architecture
We had a drawing and writing assessment at interview. I will talk about this in detail in my video about the interviews - this will be released next Sunday so make sure you are subscribed!:)
Oh my days...
is portfolio to get in to college from high school ? I thought it was to get a job
Both. Although when applying for college the portfolio is usually just artwork whereas when applying for jobs it’s obviously then expected to be actually architectural projects.
Iam from india how do I get Cambridge University for architecture cource? Pls answer me🙏
Work hard, follow your interest and be proactive!
@@CallumHenderson thankyou very much brother🤩
so if I just graduated high school and want to pursue architecture as a major to study I must have to submit work like that to get accepted ?
Depends on the country and university
How can you speak so fast?
Bro forced his voice deeper in the voiceover 💀
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I checked if I didn’t increase the speed of the video😂 why do you feel the need to talk that fast
Nerd symptoms - They shake their head too much and behave expressive