A C C E S S t o ACES can help if you are passionate about Art and C R E A T I V E E D U C A T I O N Design and considering applying to The Glasgow i n School of Art? SCOTLAND Entry to The Glasgow GET IN TOUCH School of Art is extremely competitive. We can give you T O F I N D O U T information to make the right I F Y O U A R E course choice, support you E L I G I B L E F O R through your application and SUPPORT: offer a range of activities to help develop your work. [email protected]

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We want to welcome you to the ACES Programme at The Glasgow We offer tailored, specialist activity that is immediately responsive to School of Art. pupil’s needs and as a result, likely to vary. We work with pupils to develop sketchbooks and essential drawing skills, a personal body ACES is a major widening participation project at The Glasgow of work outwith their SQA school content and subject specific work. School of Art, funded by the Scottish Funding Council. It aims to encourage S4 - S6 pupils from 90 target schools in the West of We encourage pupils to ask critical questions and explore ideas that Scotland to make informed choices about degree level study in Art they have not considered previously. This is not always easy, but & Design and Architecture. The project seeks to widen participation with the opportunity to work with specialist staff, undergraduates in Higher Education for students who are often under-represented and graduates we help applicants to understand more about their in universities, which means it aims to encourage applications from chosen course and what art school life is really about. young people who may be the first in their family to go to University, come from a low-income background or have experienced adverse circumstances.

WHAT CAN ACES DO? GET IN TOUCH!

ACES can provide pupils with an insight into student life at GSA, Pupils who are interested in applying to Art & Design and studying an Art & Design or Architecture degree and Creative Architecture courses at The Glasgow School of Art, are encouraged Industry careers advice. Pupils who are interested in applying to Art to apply to ACES directly. & Design and Architecture courses at The Glasgow School of Art can expect to receive support through bespoke and focussed activity. Teachers and other professionals who work with young people can ACES activities include: also nominate pupils.

• Creative workshops, subject specialist activity and personal tutoring: guidance on personal statements and support to develop To see if you are eligible to register, if you have any questions or content for e-folio and portfolio suggestions for ways that we can support you, please get in touch:

• Interview preparation for specific courses

• Information sessions on Higher Education and Art School life for teachers, parents and carers as well as pupils [email protected]

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