How I got into the #1 Art School as an Engineer & No Portfolio | Royal College of Art Application

[@nikitaraina13]

Hey guys!! Hope you found this helpful :) If you are seeking any specific advice for applying to art school, portfolio tips, my experience studying at RCA in London, etc.- you are welcome to book a consultation with me here at zcal.co/nikitaraina/60min :)))) Also, if you want get a sneak peek into what my first day of classes at the RCA was like, watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHvChICObKilmc0

[@jayforcinema]

Thank you Nikita! I'm going to the Digital Direction programme this year, and your videos have really helped understand the experience. I'd love to learn more about your year in Digital Direction, and if there are any skill sets that I should develop before I get to the UK :)

[@nikitaraina13]

Sorry that I missed this!! Glad we got to finally meet at the show & hope you loved the course 💜

[@kusumlata974]

Awesome ....very well explained!!!!

[@nikitaraina13]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@shou7855]

thank you alor!! this was helpful

[@nikitaraina13]

So happy to hear that :)

[@HariNair108]

Hi. Nikita. Thank you for putting this up.

[@nikitaraina13]

My pleasure 😊

[@madalena3606]

Thank you for this!!

[@nikitaraina13]

now seeing this but glad to hear that :)

[@mahako_]

this was very helpful gosh ur an angel

[@nikitaraina13]

aw so glad to hear this 🙏🏽💜💜

[@poornimamohandevidivipoori6789]

Extremely helpful sis

[@nikitaraina13]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@n_guljari6510]

Can we do Mass media communication course in Royal college of Arts?

[@okonkwojessica747]

Thank you Nikita for this video , its very insightful . Could I please reach out to you about some of my application questions, im transitioning into art from a different degree and i would like some answers in tailoring my application

[@nikitaraina13]

Yes, of course happy to help :) You can now book consultations with me at zcal.co/nikitaraina/60min. Let me know if you have any questions or if your availability does not work with mine, we can work something out :)

[@Priyasart975]

Nikita ....I want to doMFA PAINTING IN RCA PLEASE TELL me how to apply when to apply what is required of what kind😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@nikitaraina13]

My apologies for missing this but you can find the application on the RCA website; there are different deadlines based on the round but they go as early as Nov/Dec. I would follow everything that I mentioned in this tutorial but I always recommend getting more specific information about your course of interest from alum/current students or tutors since each program requirements may vary :) I'll be creating an opportunity to get consultations about the RCA in the future so keep an eye out!

[@99Jenna99]

For students like us without a design background, do they have extra classes to bridge the gap? How did they even out the students as there would be a mixed crowd right? As a person from marketing and now pursuing what ive always been good at, art, its a bit intimidating to be with people who sticked and practiced their talent compared to my large breaks. 😅 So how was that process?

[@nikitaraina13]

This is a really great question! I definitely struggled with this a lot too and I can also make a video talking about this in the future - one important thing I realized is that technical skills can always be learned however nothing can replace critical thinking & creative vision, which the RCA & the art world values more. Also the RCA has loads of workshops & technical instructors in different areas that you can sign up for in your free time to learn different skills :) Have a lot more things I could say about this - I'll also be creating an opportunity to get consultations about the general art school advice in the future so keep an eye out!

[@ashnaidu526]

Thanks for this! How is the program coming along??

[@nikitaraina13]

Coming from engineering, there’s been a steep learning curve so I like that I’m learning a lot but our course structure can be better organized. I’ll keep this question in mind & look into making a more in depth video on this 😊

[@monicakapoor2431]

Well Explained Nikita !! 👌👌👌🥰🥰🥰

[@nikitaraina13]

Thank you 💞💞💞

[@imonphukan2142]

Hello Can you help me in confirming if royal college of art gives combine CAS number if we want to do two courses simultaneously like graduate diploma in art design and masters? I got into both and I do want to do both these courses but I don't know if they allow in RCA.

[@nikitaraina13]

Im pretty sure you have to choose 1 course even if you get into multiple but you should definitely double check with RCA!

[@hanafaisal467]

Hey, can we get into the college without recommendation letter ?

[@nikitaraina13]

Specifically for the RCA, I was required to submit a recommendation letter!

[@kartikmittal1584]

Could you please tell me more about Art Therapy for my MFA degree and which college in London you recommend?

[@nikitaraina13]

apologies for missing this - the RCA does not have a program like that but I've heard good things about Goldsmiths. I also think it's always a good idea to get in touch with any alum/current students or staff to get more specific information :)

[@GiaPaulina]

I want to apply for the Animation MA, but Iwould like to know what kind of methods they use? Whta is the methodology and the kind of assitant or classes they give. I'm from latinoamercia, so maybe it's a little different, because I read the paper they have on the website and still don't understnd the structure.

[@nikitaraina13]

Each course varies in its structure & format. I think for more specific advice & info regarding your course, I recommend speaking with current students & alumni 😊

[@ishuverma3802]

Hey nikita, just came across your content couple of hours back, really helpful information. Just wanted to know if we can connect over linkedIn. I am planning to apply for masters course in RCA, intelligent mobility. I had a few doubts and concerns. Would be really helpful if you could help me with that.

[@nikitaraina13]

Hi, although I am not part of the intelligent mobility I can try to help :) I also suggest reaching out to students/grads from that program !

[@harshm4408]

Hey Nikita, How much time it took for you application to get accepted after submitting all the details. If you can let me know, I’ll be really grateful!

[@nikitaraina13]

I applied February 2022 (Round 4) and had to wait 4 months 🙃 they are really unorganized/delayed with everything

[@prernarana4132]

hello, i want to apply in RCA for phd in visual arts , could you please help me all i have to do to get admission in RCA ...thank you , will wait for your reply

[@nikitaraina13]

I would follow everything that I mentioned in this tutorial but I always recommend getting more specific information about your course of interest from alum/current students or tutors since each program requirements may vary :) also it is very important to visit the campus and get to know the supervisors of any phd program to see if you will work well together since you will be working very closely with them. Hope that helps :) I'll be creating an opportunity to get consultations about the RCA in the future so keep an eye out!

[@ramkrishnashrestha-wg1qe]

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