Programme-specific Admission Procedure and Evaluation Criteria
Study-option-specific evaluation criteria
Applicants meeting Aalto’s general eligibility criteria for master's studies will be evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria that has been decided in advance for each study option. The applications to Master’s Programme in Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design (FaCT) will be evaluated based on the following criteria.
Phase I
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Artistic and/or design practice (1)
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Assessed area
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Demonstrations of artistic and/or design work or assignments
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Admission requirements
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Artistic and design skills and insights, ability to create fresh and inventive design solutions individually and in teams, vision and creative thinking, conceptualisation skills, ability to open the design processes behind featured projects, design skills and technical competence relevant to the field
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Portfolio
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Suitability (1)
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Assessed area
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Applicant’s further suitability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies/communication skills
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Admission requirements
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Motivation, commitment and goal-orientation, creative thinking,Vision, Focus of the studies in the programme, writing and language skills
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Motivation letter
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Relevance of previous studies
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Assessed area
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Content and quantity in relation to the applied study-option-specific requirements
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Admission requirements
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Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of art and design or completed equivalent studies in the field of fashion, clothing and textile design.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
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Academic performance
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Assessed area
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Grades of the previous degree(s)
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Admission requirements
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Bachelor of Arts degree in the field of art and design or completed equivalent studies fashion, clothing and textile design. Following course grades are emphasised: artistic and design skills, theoretical competence, bachelor thesis.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
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Other areas of competence
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Assessed area
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Work experience and other acquired knowledge/achievements e.g. publications, non-formal education, competitions
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Admission requirements
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Study time, work experience, internships, activity in studies, competitions, exhibitions etc.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Curriculum vitae
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Phase II
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Suitability (2)
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Assessed area
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Applicant’s further suitability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies/communication skills
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Admission requirements
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Communication and language skills, suitability and talent for the field, Readiness to challenge own learning and thinking, motivation for the field, commitment and study plan
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Interview
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Artistic and/or design practice (2)
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Assessed area
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Demonstrations of artistic and/or design work or assignments
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Admission requirements
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Originality, ability to open the design processes behind featured projects, vision and creative thinking
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Portfolio
The portfolio submitted in the first phase will be the base for evaluation.
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Evaluation process
The applicants will be first evaluated based on Aalto’s general eligibility requirements. Applicants meeting the general eligibility criteria for master's studies will be evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria that has been decided in advance for each study option.
The selection process for applicants who meet the general eligibility criteria comprises of two phases.
Phase I
In Phase I, the applications are evaluated based on the following criteria
- Artistic and/or design practice (1)
- Suitability (1)/Motivation letter
- Relevance of previous studies
- Academic performance
- Other areas of competence
Descriptions of the selection criteria can be found in the above tables.
Only the applicants who are ranked highest in the preliminary evaluation will be invited to phase II in the selection process.
Phase II
In Phase II, the evaluation is based on the following criteria
- Suitability (2)/Interview
- Artistic and/or design practice (2)
Descriptions of the selection criteria can be found in the above tables.
Part of the applicants are invited to Phase II. The invitation to Phase II will be send to the applicants at latest 7 days in advance. Selected applicants will be invited for a face to face interview. The interviews can also be conducted online.
The interview is intended to evaluate the applicant’s potential to complete the studies successfully.
The final selection decisions will be made based on the evaluation conducted in Phase II.
Study-option-specific documents requested
The documents requested from all applicants are listed on the Aalto University website (https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto/applying-to-masters-programmes). In addition, applicants to this study option are requested to provide the following study-option-specific documents:
Portfolio
In the portfolio, applicants display work that shows their artistic expression and design skills. The portfolio must contain diverse samples of the applicant’s previous artistic, professional and/or scientific activity, yet the maximum number of cases presented in the portfolio can be five (5). The art and design work can be provided as illustrations or drawings, photgraphs of slides and technical drawings.
The work contained in the portfolio must be catalogued, listing at least the title and/or theme, materials used, size, purpose and year of completion of each piece. The catalogue must also detail where and when the work has been exhibited, displayed or published and whether the work is based on individual or group work. The contribution of the applicant in the work should be stated in case the work has been completed in a group. The applicant’s name, address and phone number and the degree program applied for must be indicated clearly on the portfolio.
The portfolio should be uploaded as a single PDF-file. Maximum size for the portfolio is 1.0 GB. Name the file as: Portfolio-surname-firstname.pdf. If your portfolio contains password protected video links, include the password(s) in your portfolio. If a portfolio is not uploaded to the online application form by the deadline, the application will be rejected.
The intake committee will only evaluate the material displayed in the PDF-file. Links to external material (e.g. website) or video material will not be considered during the intake process.
The submitted portfolio will be used as the method demonstrating competence in both Phase I and Phase II of the selection process.
The lack of this application document will adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
Motivation letter
Write a motivation letter explaining your reasons for applying for this programme and your particular interest(s) in the field as well as your goals and expectations for the studies to be completed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Describe your strengths and interests, your vision of design, fashion, clothing and textiles aspects related to your work, and your creative goals. You should also include your study plan indicating your core interests.
The motivation letter should answer to the following questions:
1.Why do you want to study in the Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design MA programme at Aalto University?
2.What are you aiming to do after completing the master’s programme?
3.What is the role of the master’s programme for your professional development?
The maximum length of the letter of motivation is 4000 characters.
The lack of this application document will adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
Curriculum vitae
The application must include the applicant’s CV with personal data, educational background, work experience, exhibitions, publications and articles, awards and grants, study trips and positions of trust.
Lack of this application document will adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
Eligible applicants for the programme have earned a Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design) or completed equivalent studies.
Lack of this application document will adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
Language of application documents
All the application documents should be submitted in English.
