Performing Arts, Design and Media Interviews and Auditions

Where will my audition take place?

Your interview will take place face-to-face. Register at the Innovation Centre which is located opposite Northampton Train Station.

How long will my audition take?

Your audition will last between 4 and 6 hours and will include some workshops, a performance, an interview, and time to chat with current students and academics about the course.

Is there any preparation work to do before my audition?

In preparation for your audition, you will need to memorise two speeches by heart. Please refer to your audition invite emails for details of what these speeches should be.

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using Blackboard Collaborate. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to access the Blackboard Collaborate platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

Please send a link to two short audition videos for your interview.

1) A short video outlining why you’d like to study your chosen music course (2 mins max).

Then either:

2a) For BA (Hons) Popular Music: please send a link to video footage of you performing on your strongest instrument, or singing, live or produced etc.

Or,

2b) For BA (Hons) Music Production: please send a link to video footage of you making music in a DAW of your choice, or of you DJ’ing, or doing live sound etc.

If you haven’t done so already, please watch the introductory video.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using WebEx. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the WebEx platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, you will need to submit a piece of work. Please refer to your interview invite email for requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using WebEx. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the WebEx platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

On the day of your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio of 3 examples of your best work. Please refer to your interview invite emails for the requirements of the digital portfolio.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Depending on the course you have applied for, your interview will take place online using WebEx or Blackboard Collaborate. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the platform you’ll need.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio which includes between 8 – 15 examples of your best work. Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

* The Graphic Communication Design course name is subject to validation.

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using Blackboard Collaborate. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to access the Blackboard Collaborate platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio which includes up to 7 examples of your work, these do not all have to be finalised and can include work in progress.

Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using Blackboard Collaborate. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to access the Blackboard Collaborate platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 45 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio which includes up to 10 examples of your work, these do not all have to be finalised and can include work in progress.

Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using Blackboard Collaborate. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to access the Blackboard Collaborate platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio which includes 10 examples of your best work.

Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using Blackboard Collaborate. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to access the Blackboard Collaborate platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio of up to 12 pages, comprising of 3 – 5 pieces of your design work.

Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using WebEx. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the WebEx platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio. Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using WebEx. For online interviews, you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the WebEx platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a PDF digital portfolio of 5 – 10 images of your work.

Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you

Where will my interview take place?

Your interview will take place online using WebEx. For online interviews you will require a device with video capability to participate.

Your interview invite email will detail how to download and access the WebEx platform.

How long will my interview take?

Your interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Is there any preparation work to do before my interview?

No later than one week before your interview, please email a digital portfolio of 6 – 8 pieces of your work.

Please refer to your interview invite email for the digital portfolio requirements.

What should I do on my interview day?

• Make sure you have identification ready (driving license, passport, or visa)
• Check your microphone and camera is working
• Find a quiet place free from interruption
• Join your interview using the link that has been sent to you. We recommend using Chrome as your browser
• Wait for the academic to welcome you