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The School of Art, Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University offers courses across a broad range of subject areas: art (encompassing fine art, photography, English, creative writing, theatre and performance practice), architecture (including spatial planning and urban design) and design, which includes 3D design (fashion, textiles, furniture, product and jewellery), interiors and visual communication.
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Visit our virtual courtyard throughout the event for help from our friendly advisers or to speak to current London Met students.
Your Virtual Applicant Open Day starts here
Start your Virtual Applicant Open Day with this welcome video from Anne Markey, Head of the School of Art, Architecture and Design. After you've watched this video, you can then take part in an interactive session or workshop related to the subject area you're interested in studying with us. Find our event schedules below.
Schedule of sessions
Details of the subject sessions we will be running for the School of Art, Architecture and Design can be seen below.
To get the best possible experience out of your Virtual Applicant Open Day, we recommend using a laptop or PC if possible instead of a mobile device. Make sure you're using the most recent version of your browser too. When you enter the sessions please enter your full name when prompted and ensure that your camera is off and your microphone is muted unless you are asked to turn them on.
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Schedule correct at time of publish.
| Subject area | Session description | Link to join session |
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| 3D Design, Fashion and Textiles – 3D surfaces and paper engineering | Paper can create interesting shapes, movements and interactions, come and see what you can do! Bring paper, pencils and scissors or a craft knife and join in with this interractive taster session to find out more about our 3D design, fashion and textiles with Marianne Forrest from our School of Art, Architecture and Design. | Join the 3D Design, Fashion and Textiles session here |
| Architecture – A taster | Join Sandra Denicke-Polcher and Sian Moxon, tutors on our Architecture BA (Hons), to watch and discuss a series of short films that give a flavour of what it's like to study architecture at London Met. | Join the Architecture session here |
| Creative Writing and English Literature – Literature and ecology | In this session Trevor Norris, course leader for Creative Writing and English Literature BA (Hons), will give you an exciting taste of some of the texts and ideas that are covered in the degree. | Join the Creative Writing and English Literature session here |
| Fine Art – Collage and Photomontage: A Brief History and Practical Workshop | Join lecturers Rosemarie McGoldrick and Mary Yacoob for a brief introduction into the use of collage and photomontage by the data art movement. We'll cover key innovators in photomontage, such as Hannah Höch, and the influence they have on writers such as William Burroughs and musicians such as David Bowie. Following this, you’ll be invited to make your own collages and photomontages. This will be a fun taster session to try out new techniques. To take part in the practical element of this session you will need drawing materials, scissors, glue, newspaper or magazine images, and any printed matter you have to hand that you would like to cut up and make into new artworks. Towards the end of the session you will have the opportunity to share what you have made with each other should you wish to (this part is not compulsory). | Join the Fine Art session here |
| Foundation year degrees – Am I creative? | Many of our courses in the School of Art, Architecture and Design are available with a foundation year, which is all about engagement, production and gaining enough direct experience to confirm your initial choice of subject area. Join Chi Roberts from our School of Art, Architecture and Design to explore a key attribute needed for, and developed on, the Foundation course at London Met. | Join the Foundation year session here |
| Interiors – Taster session | Are you ready to find out more about an Interiors degree at London Met? Join Suzanne Smeeth-Poaros to discover everything you'll need to know about the courses and opportunities available to you. | Join the Interiors session here |
| Photography and Fashion Photography – Who is the photographer? | During this session led by Paola Leonardi, Course Leader for Fashion Photgraphy BA (Hons), you'll explore some of the most influential photographers currently working in the industry. You'll also be able to engage in a lively discussion on what the role of the photographer is today. | Join the Photography and Fashion Photography session here |
| Theatre Arts – Taster session | Explore the science, art and wonder of performance making in this taster session for the theatre arts degrees at London Met. | Join the Theatre Arts session here |
| Visual Communications – Taster session | Where could a degree in visual communications from London Met take you? Join Kieron Baroutchi, one of our lectures, in this taster session to find out more about the course and our exciting opportunities! | Join the Visual Communications session here |
Throughout the event we will also be hosting various support sessions to help you learn more about London Met and provide you with an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about studying with us.
To get the best possible experience out of your Virtual Applicant Open Day, we recommend using a laptop or PC if possible instead of a mobile device. Make sure you're using the most recent version of your browser too. When you enter the sessions please enter your full name when prompted and ensure that your camera is off and your microphone is muted unless you are asked to turn them on.
Please see details of our support sessions below:
| Time | Session | Link to join session |
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4.45pm to 5pm |
Keys to your accommodation |
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5.15pm to 5.35pm |
Lock in your funding During this session you'll learn about the options available for funding your studies. We'll talk you through the process, give you lots of tips and answer any questions you may have. |
Join the Lock in your funding session here |
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5.15pm to 5.45pm |
Unlock your portfolio If you need to prepare or update your portfolio, join Manuela Barczewski from our School of Art, Architeture and Design for this workshop which will guide you through everything you need to know. |
Join the Unlock your portfolio session here |
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5.45pm to 6pm |
Your next steps In the final session of the day, we'll talk you through the timeline of what happens between now and starting your degree in September. |
Join the Your next steps session here |