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© Alys Tomlinson, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Graphic Communication Design. Central Saint Martins. UAL.

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    © Alys Tomlinson, Jessica Zimmerhansl working in the Studio, Case Study. MA Textile Design. Chelsea College of Arts. UAL.

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    Naroa Perez Iguaran, BA (Hons) Photography, London College of Communication, 2019, © Lewis Bush

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    © Alys Tomlinson, Yoev Segal in the studio. Theatre Design. Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL.

    Portfolio advice

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    © Alys Tomlinson, Interview with Khalil Madovi. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Central Saint Martins. UAL.

    How to upload your portfolio

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    © Alys Tomlinson, Interview with Teshome Samuel. MA Games Design. London College of Communication. UAL.

    After you apply

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    © Alys Tomlinson, Lawrence Del Rosario working. BA (Hons) Architecture. Central Saint Martins. UAL.

    Interview advice

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  • © Alys Tomlinson, Noel Garland sketching in the studio. Design for Branded Spaces. London College of Communication. UAL.

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