Portfolio reviews with Royal College of Art in Mumbai

Studying at the Royal College of Art places you at the heart of London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?

You’re invited to meet Gary Clough (Graduate Diploma Art & Design) and Randall Fernandes (Student Recruitment Manager, India) in Mumbai on 21 and 22 November 2024, for one-to-one meetings and portfolio reviews!

Thursday 21 November 2024, 4-8pm

We will be hosting a series of 20 minute interviews throughout the afternoon. Use this time to have your portfolio reviewed, ask questions about your course of interest, how to apply and other any questions you may have.

We kindly ask that you only select one session to allow others the opportunity to attend.

Friday 22 November 2024, 4-8pm

If you cant make Thursday then Friday afternoon is also available to have your portfolio reviewed, ask questions about your course of interest, how to apply and other any questions you may have.

We kindly ask that you only select one session to allow others the opportunity to attend.

We are also hosting a Meet the RCA event on Saturday 23 November. Find out more and buy tickets on Eventbrite.

• Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
• Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
• Friends and family are also welcome to join, they do not have to buy a ticket for a one-to-one meeting

You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

Gary trained initially as a stone carver at Hereford Cathedral.

A graduate of Fine Art Sculpture from the University for the Creative Arts (1989) and the Royal College of Art (MA Sculpture, 1993; MPhil Sculpture and Animation, 2003). He has and continues to exhibit across the UK, Europe, US and China, from Tate St Ives to The Central Academy of Fine Arts Beijing. He was Henry Moore Foundation Sculpture Fellow at Falmouth College of Arts (1994–96) and awarded a bursary from the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1996. His recent solo exhibition, Trace Engines, presented new drawings and prints at AIP Gallery Redtory Art Zone, Guangzhou (2015–16), Rochester Art Gallery, Kent (2016–17) and The Brewery Tap, Folkestone Triennial (2017).

Gary was the Head of International Pathways for the University for the Creative Arts from 2012 where he worked with and in association with education systems outside the UK. At UCA he developed, managed and delivered a range of art and design specific progression programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The courses were designed to support students from non-UK art and design prior learning backgrounds, to develop their practice and academic skills appropriate to pursuing further progression. The development and delivery of these courses centred around key research focused on the implementation of embedded models and methods applied to the co-delivery of academic study skills, English for Academic Purposes and practice based study relevant to the Creative Industries.

Randall Fernandes is an experienced International Education Student Recruitment Advisor, dedicated to facilitating global educational opportunities for students.

Randall holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mumbai.

He is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has completed various technical advisory courses in the field of Immigration and International Education.

We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.

We are also hosting a Meet the RCA event on Saturday 23 November. Find out more and buy tickets on Eventbrite.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Leela Mumbai - Resort Style Business Hotel, Andheri - Kurla Road, Mumbai, India