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BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion (4 Years) Welcome Guide 2018
Kirsty Walmsley
BA (Hons) Fashion Media & PromotionUCA Rochester
uca.ac.uk
In this section, you’ll find your enrolment and induction timetables. Please take careful note of the dates and times you’ll need to attend during your first week.
If you’re not able to make any of these dates, please let your Course Administrator know as soon as possible. You can find their contact details in this Welcome Guide.
Induction & Timetable
Induction timetable continued on the next page
Monday 10 September Time Location
Course briefing Getting to know the course teamSpeed friending exercise - get to know your peer group
10:00am - 12:00pm Room 204, Lower 2nd Floor
Photography studio - induction photographs/health & safety induction 12:00pm - 1:00pm Room 216,
Lower 2nd Floor
IT inductions/rotation with summer project presentations in groups (students to leave summer project work) 2:00pm - 4:00pm DM4 & Room 204,
Lower 2nd Floor
Welcome drinks 4:00pm - 6:00pm Refectory, Ground Floor
Tuesday 11 September Time Location
Tatty Devine project - workshop briefing 10:00am - 12:00pm Room 204, Lower 2nd Floor
Library Support Service briefing 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 204, Lower 2nd Floor
Tatty Devine project – workshop 2:30pm - 4:00pm Room 203/204, Lower 2nd Floor
Wednesday 12 September Time Location
Students' Union briefing 10:00am - 10:30am Room 204, Lower 2nd Floor
Tatty Devine project– Workshop 10:30am - 12:00pm Room 204, Lower 2nd Floor
Enrolment - Surnames A - M (please bring your ID and qualifications) 1:45pm Seminar Room 507, Upper
1st Floor
Enrolment - Surnames M - Z (please bring your ID and qualifications) 2:30pm Seminar Room 507, Upper
1st Floor
Tatty Devine Project– Curation Fashion Presentations and Photoshoot 2:00pm - 4:00pm Room 204,
Lower 2nd Floor
Thursday 13 September Time Location
A self directed ‘getting to know your surroundings’ day will be organised for all students living in London or Rochester. Social Media Networking with the FMP Alumni will support the set tasks.
Friday 14 September Time Location
Freshers' Fayre 11:00am - 2:00pm Project Space
International and EU Welcome Event (An event for new non-UK students that includes a welcome presentation from the leadership team, free food and drink and an opportunity to meet other new students)
4:00pm - 6:00pm Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor
Welcome to UCA! We are delighted you have chosen to study with us and become part of our creative community.
To help you prepare before joining us in September, this guide outlines your reading list, the equipment you will require for your course, and your summer project we would like you to complete prior to your enrolment. Please read your Induction Timetable to help you to famalarise yourself with your workshops in your first week at University.
If you have any questions, the contact details for your course administrator are below –please ring us or email us if you have any questions.
The Fashion Media & Promotion staff team look forward to seeing you on Monday 11 September.
Debbie Rose (course administrator)E: [email protected] T: 01634 888776
An answer-phone service is available on the above line for any out of hours’ enquiries.
Follow us on Instagram @fmpRochester
Welcome
Course ContactsPlease make a note of the following contacts which will be useful throughout your time on the course:
Sheelagh Wright (course leader)E: [email protected] T: 01634 888669
Tony Charalambous (lecturer)E: [email protected] T: 01634 888752
Sarah Lloyd (lecturer)E: [email protected] T: 01634 882058
Piers Atkinson (lecturer)E: [email protected] T: 01634 888752
Debbie Rose (course administrator)E: [email protected] T: 01634 888776
Andrew Day (fashion subject librarian) E: [email protected] T: 01634 888734
*please note during August the academic team will not be at University.
Pre-arrival
In this section you’ll find a list of activities to complete before you join us in September.
Your Working WeekYour timetabled days will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Whilst we note students do have other commitments, it is important that you maintain a balance between study, your social life and possible work commitments.
Please remember that you’re enrolled on a full-time course. It’s often the case that poor attendance has a direct impact on the outcome of your degree.
Unit Organisation Your first point of contact will be the course leader; Sheelagh Wright.
Individual tutorials will be held throughout the year to discuss what you want to achieve and how you wish to achieve it, along with your career or professional aspirations. There will also be ‘open access’ tutorials available to discuss any issues as they arise. Networking SessionsWe’ll be holding a number of networking sessions within your year group and with other course year groups to enable you to meet, discuss and plan possible projects or activities.
The first networking session will be held within the first two weeks of the academic year. Please ensure you attend - you can meet with other student groups with a view to collaborating or commissioning for future units and external projects.
Communication InstagramInstagram - over the summer we would like you to start to meet your new classmates and share any interesting films/books /exhibitions/places of interest and general inspiration to the group.
You can follow the course on @fmpRochester and the University for the Creative Arts on @UniCreativeArts – Don’t forget to search for, and use, the hashtags #fmprochester #ucarochester #wecreate
Please use #year0fmp2018 on suitable Instagram posts over the summer to network with your new peers and share ideas before the start of the course.
We would recommend you create a ‘professional’ account and to keep your private account separate to the your University network.
EquipmentYou are not required to bring any specific equipment with you for the Welcome Week, but a camera (smart phone), notepad and pen is recommended. Should you be required to provide any of your own equipment throughout the duration of the course, we’ll let you know in advance.
We have extensive digital facilities on campus with all the latest relevant software programs. However, at some point you may find it useful to have your own laptop. You’ll be able to borrow cameras from our photography department and we also have great library facilities on campus and in the Fashion Media & Promotion Student Hub.
Summer Project
You’ll need to submit your summer project work on Monday 10th September (first day of Welcome Week).
The work completed will provide an opportunity for staff and your peers to get to know you and what inspires you. There’s no direct assessment linked to this summer project, but it will provide you with research and ideas to feed into your first project. You can find more information about your project below.
OverviewFor your summer project, you are to compile a 5-minute presentation that will outline who you are and what inspires you. You are to select 5 topics from the 15 topics listed below to create either:
1) Digital 5 slide PowerPoint presentation or2) Physical 5 x A3 Boards
Be very specific with your choice of topics as you will be presenting this work to your staff team and to your peer group (a peer group is around 4 students). Each student will present for no longer than 5 minutes which gives you 1 minute on each topic.
You could discuss an inspiring fashion trend you have been researching into, a close family member, a favourite holiday destination, an exciting exhibition you have visited this summer, a musician you follow, an inspirational charity you admire, or even your favourite decade of style.
We recommend you use plenty of visuals to help the staff and your peer team to understand your love of these 5 topics. Consider your viewpoint on the details and the WHY! – What specifically about these topics do you love and why? Asking yourself questions will help you with all the Fashion Media & Promotion projects. Conducting research and presenting your work supports you in developing good skills in analysis (analysis is the process of considering something carefully).
Presentation Topics:1) Person2) Place3) Era4) Event/Exhibition5) Colour6) Musician7) Fashion Designer8) Photographer9) Artist10) Architect11) Film12) Publication13) Charity14) Retailer15) Political Movement
Alongside this, you are asked to collate a research book, detailing your thought process as to why you chose the 5 topics. Include plenty of visuals and present your work in a way that represents your personal style.
Course Costs 2018 / 2019
There are some extra costs to the course that you should prepare for:
PrintingFashion Media & Promotion involves completing course work both digitally and in print (in the form of publications, essays, etc.) so you willl need to allocate money for printing. We recommend that you purchase an external hard drive to back up your digital work or invest in an ‘iCloud’ account (technical details will be provided in your Induction Week).
Books & MagazinesWhilst we have an extensive selection of books and magazines in the University Library and the Fashion Media & Promotion Student Hub you might occasionally need to purchase books and magazines as part of your studies.
Digital Portfolio SubscriptionA yearly subscription for an online portfolio will be required in both Year 2 and Year 3.
Fashion ShootsUndertaking fashion shoots and the making of a fashion film will incur model booking, travel and set/props costs. The amount you allocate to spend will depend on the scope of your project.
Study VisitsDuring the 2018/19 year we’ll be offering three opportunities to take part in study trips abroad. Previous destinations have included New York, Paris and Amsterdam.
More information about trips will be provided in the Induction Welcome Week. The trips are not mandatory but you will have to cover your own costs if you choose to participate.
The approximate cost of the New York Trip, scheduled for December 2018, is £900 (four nights). If you’d like to go on the New York trip, payment will be required at the end of September 2018. Approximate cost of the Paris trip is £300 (two nights) and Amsterdam is £250 (two nights). Both are scheduled for January 2019.
Travel CostsAs a Fashion Media & Promotion student, you will need to undertake research trips to London and surrounding areas to visit locations, museums, exhibitions and retail locations (we recommend a minimum of one London visit per study unit). In Year Two there is a mandatory four - or eight week work placement unit where you will need to pay for your own travel costs.
Exhibitions Summer 2018
Fashion Exhibitions Summer 2018Art and design exhibitions are always a good source of inspiration, as well as a place to widen your fashion knowledge. Here are some recommended exhibitions to visit this summer in London, but do look at your local museums and art galleries too.
Royal AcademySummer Exhibition 201812 June - 19 August 2018
www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/summer-exhibition-2018
‘This summer, Grayson Perry RA coordinates the biggest, brightest and most colourful Summer Exhibition yet, in our 250th annual celebration of “art made now”. Each summer, our galleries are jam-packed with contemporary art made by artists from all walks of life. A world-famous show unlike any other, the Summer Exhibition draws together works by internationally renowned artists, exciting new talent and first-time exhibitors’.
Tickets concession price £11.
V&AFrida Kahlo: Making Herself UpOpening 16 June 2018
www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up
‘This exhibition will present an extraordinary collection of personal artefacts and clothing belonging to the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Locked away for 50 years after her death, this collection has never before been exhibited outside Mexico’.
Tickets concession price £14
The V&A Permanent fashion galleriesFree Entry
Photographer’s GalleryUnder Cover: A Secret History Of Cross – Dressers23 Feb - 3 June 2018
www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibition/under-cover-secret-history-cross-dressers
‘Drawn from the extensive personal archives of filmmaker and photography collector Sébastien Lifshitz, this exhibition of amateur ‘found’ photographs from Europe and the US explores gender non-conformity and cross-dressing’.
Free admission before 12.00 every day. Otherwise Exhibition Day Pass £2.50 concession.
Somerset HousePrint! Tearing it Up8 June -22 August 2018
www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/print-tearing-it-up
‘Explore the history and impact of the British independent magazine scene today in Print! Tearing It Up. This exhibition charts the evolution of polemic and progressive print publications and celebrates the current diverse industry of innovative independent magazines’.
Free Entry
National Portrait GalleryMichael Jackson: On the Wall28 June - 21 October 2018
www.npg.org.uk/whatson/michael-jackson-on-the-wall/exhibition
This landmark exhibition explores the influence of Michael Jackson on some of the leading names in contemporary art, spanning several generations of artists across all media.
Tickets £16.50 concession.
The Design MuseumAzzedine Alïa: The Couturier10 May - 7 October 2018
www.designmuseum.org/exhibitions/azzedine-alaa-the-couturier
‘Conceived and co-curated with Monsieur Alaïa before his death in November 2017, the exhibition charts his incredible journey from sculptor to couturier, his nonconformist nature and his infectious energy for fashion, friendship and the female body.’
Tickets £12.50 concession. Discounted rate if you buy a ticket to see Hope to Nope as well.
Summer Reading List
Below are some of the recommended reading materials that you may use throughout your time with us here at UCA:
N J Stevenson; The Chronology of Fashion; From Empire Dress to Ethical Design. ISBN 978-1-4081-2637-0
Pat Francis; Inspiring Writing in Art & Design; Take a Line for a Write. ISBN 978-1-84150-256-4
Jon Cope and Dennis Maloney; Fashion Promotion in Practice. ISBN 978-1-47256-89
UCA Rochester Campus Welcome Guide 2018
uca.ac.uk
The campusOur campus is bursting with artistic energy and offers an inspirational environment for your study. Rochester overlooks the Medway area, home to some of the most creative people in the country. Our Zandra Rhodes Gallery provides a focus for local interest in the arts as the campus hosts important exhibitions and contemporary art and design events throughout the year.
Our Rochester campus is at the heart of a vibrant community of creative arts organisations that produce, promote and retail the very best in contemporary design, craft and media – making Medway a lively centre for all creatively minded people.
UCA Rochester
The townRochester is an historic town with a reputation as a centre of culture, learning and new technologies. By day, students at our Rochester campus can enjoy discovering the town’s rich literary heritage and beautiful architecture, browsing the quirky streets lined with boutique shops, or heading down to the river for some water sports. By night, Rochester’s impressive selection of bars, clubs and restaurants become the main attraction for our tight-knit student community.
If you’re heading further afield, Rochester is well-connected – you can get to London in 40 minutes by train, to nearby Chatham, Gillingham, Strood or Maidstone by bus, or to Ebbsfleet International in just 20 minutes by car if you’re taking a trip to the continent.
Students’ Union welcome
We’re here to make your time at UCA amazing! We’re led by and for students, and each year everyone gets a vote to elect a President and Vice-Presidents for Surrey and Kent.
This means you are at the heart of everything we do, and always will be. We’ve won national awards for our work, but we’re always trying our best to do new and better things.
Over 500 people run or take part in our clubs and societies, from Basketball to LGBTQ+ Society to the Radio and Podcasting Society. We organise social events, and work with local venues to get students the best deals on activities and nights out in their area.
There are plenty of ways to get involved with us, whether you want to enjoy the events we host, change something about your course, or become a bigger part of your campus community. For instance, we run a Course Rep programme, which puts two students from every year of every subject in a position to give feedback about how the course is run.
Part of what we do is to meet with students directly, to discuss the issues affecting you. This helps us to only work on things that you want, as well as provide support and information about personal or academic concerns.
Though we’re run independently to UCA, we work closely with every area of the University to ensure your best interests are integral to everything that happens. As a result, we’ve achieved agreements to pause tuition fee rises, provide student input on the design of campus common areas, and remove the need to spend big on materials to get a good grade.
We also know that sometimes things don’t go as planned, so we offer support around course and welfare issues. From academic appeals to help around resubmitting work, we can help simplify the process for you.
You’ll get a warm welcome in the Students’ Union, where everyone will always do their best to help you with any issue that you have.
Find a club or society for you: ucasu.com/clubs
Become a Course Rep, find out more information here:ucasu.com/coursereps
Freshers’ Week Freshers’ Week is designed to give you the best possible introduction to student life. It’s held right at the beginning of term and is your chance to get to know other new students, enjoy events organised by the SU, and generally have a good time before your course starts.
We’re announcing our plans for Freshers on Thursday 16 August at ucasu.com/freshers, where you’ll see everything we have lined up, and get your wristband nice and early!
To find out more visit: ucasu.com
facebook.com/ucasu twitter.com/ucasu Instagram.com/ucasu ucasu
Library & Student Services
Our library collections include a wide range of resources to help support you in your studies. Not only do they give you access to an impressive selection of books, journals and DVDs, you can also explore special collections focused on animation, photography and arts activism, to name but a few. In each library, there is a Gateway Desk where you will find someone to help point you in the right direction.
You can request and borrow materials from any of our UCA campuses. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can arrange to borrow materials from the British Library.
Using the library before enrolling You’re welcome to use the library as a visitor before you enrol on your course – it’s a great way to gather some inspiration if you’ve been assigned a summer project. Our full collection of books will be available to you, as well as the wide range of art and design magazines that we subscribe to.
Although you won’t be able to borrow anything until you’re fully enrolled, you can make copies of anything in either printed or digital format, using the library photocopiers and scanners.
Searching the library catalogue or asking one of our advisers can help you find anything specific that you might be looking for.
You can find further information and contact details about our Library & Student Services at:myuca.uca.ac.ukuca.ac.uk/lssfacebook.com/ucalibraryrochestertwitter.com/libraryuca
Borrowing from the libraryStandard loan periods are three weeks or seven days for high-demand books, and seven days for DVDs.
Pre-degree students can borrow up to 10 items at once, whilst undergraduate students can borrow up to 15 items. This number increases to 20 in the third or fourth year of your course.
If you need any further information, please contact the library at: [email protected]
Enrolment and UCA librariesYour Learning & Teaching Librarian and Learning Development Tutor will be running special workshops and events throughout the year, which are tailored to your course requirements. These are scheduled into your course timetable so you’ll receive the full details for each event.
You can find an up-to-date schedule of talks and workshops held in each library throughout the academic year at:uca.ac.uk/lss/lss-events
You can also use a range of electronic learning resources on MyUCA – the University’s student portal.
Library cardYour student ID card is also your library card. You’ll be issued with this card at your enrolment session and you’ll need to have it with you if you want to borrow, print or photocopy material.
Digital resourcesFor more information, and a full list of the digital resources that we have here at UCA, please visit:uca.ac.uk/library/resources
Archives and special collectionsOur archives contain artists’ books, catalogues, photos and press from our founding institutions ranging from late 19th century fashion shows to technical architect’s drawings.
Visit the UCA website for a full list of special collections, details about volunteering, and information on access:uca.ac.uk/archives
GatewayThe Gateway is the first point of contact for our students, answering enquires and providing support both in person and online. It’s also the ‘gateway’ to a range of student services and support, including counselling, advice on finance and careers, academic support, disability services and dyslexia support.
Our Specialist Advisers are always helpful and are the best place to start with any queries about Student Services, or the library in general.
Our academic support teams can help you to develop your creative and academic practices, together with effective research skills for:
– Understanding project briefs – Accessing online resources – Finding and evaluating research sources – Organisation and time management – Presenting your ideas.
For more information on how the Gateway can support you, please visit: uca.ac.uk/library/academic-support
Alternatively, please email your campus Gateway:[email protected]
International studentsIf you’re an international student, our Specialist Advisers can also help you with:
– Adapting to life and the culture in the UK – Visa renewal – Visas to visit other countries – Police registration – Working in the UK during and after your studies – Getting a National Insurance number – Registering with the National Health Service (NHS) – Getting English language support – Money advice, including help with setting up a UK bank
account – Problems with landlords, accommodation issues and
council tax demands – Personal and general problems.
For more information, please email a Specialist Adviser at:[email protected]
Or visit:uca.ac.uk/student-services
Opening timesThe library is open seven days a week during term time:
Monday–Friday 8:30am–8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm–5:00pm
There are also three weekends of extended opening hours per year:
Saturday & Sunday 10:00am–7:00pm
Holiday opening times are 9:00am–5:00pm on weekdays.
Student services & support
When you arriveYou can find term dates for your course on our website.
Pre-degree (Diploma, Extended Diploma and Foundation courses):uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/pre-degree
Undergraduate (BA and BSc Degree) and MArch courses:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/undergraduate
Postgraduate (MA, MFA, MBA & GradCert) courses:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/term-dates/postgraduate-term-dates
You will be given your course timetable when you arrive during your Enrolment and Induction Week. If you have any questions about term dates or enrolment, please contact the UCA Rochester Campus Registry:E: [email protected] You can also contact UCA Rochester Reception on:T: 01634 888702
You can also get in touch with our admissions team by email or phone:E: [email protected] T: 01252 892960
Arriving at UCAArriving in a new country can be a little daunting, so to make things a little easier for you, we offer our new international and EU students the opportunity to use our Meet & Greet service.
To welcome you at the airport and greet you after your flight, we send our representatives to meet you inside the Arrival Halls at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. They will then drive you directly to your UCA campus. Our representative will also track your flight, so they will know if your flight is delayed, and they will know what address to take you to.
Our Meet & Greet service is really simple to use – just book your place online and give us your flight details, we will arrange for our representative to collect you when you land.
For more information, pricing and how to book, visit:uca.ac.uk/international-study/meet-greet
If you have any questions about the Meet & Greet service, please email: [email protected]
International information
International and EU welcome eventOur International and EU Welcome Event, held at all four of our campuses, is a great way to meet other new students from outside the UK.
The event is free and includes a welcome from a member of our Leadership Team, as well as complimentary food and drink. We recommend that all new students attend as it gives you a chance to meet new people and make friends during the first week of term.
For information and dates for your particular campus, as well as to book, please visit:uca.ac.uk/international-study/welcome
If you have any questions about the International and EU Welcome Event, email: [email protected]
We offer international students a range of support services, available via our Gateway Services, that can help with BRP collection, visa extensions, police registration, finance, welfare and more. Please see the Library and Student Services section for further details.
For specific questions regarding Tier 4 visas, you can also email: [email protected]
At UCA we offer you the opportunity to study abroad as a fully recognised and accredited part of your degree course. We have strong collaborative links with partner institutions worldwide and our experienced team can help you take advantage of the opportunities available to study outside the UK.
Studying abroad can be a life-changing experience. Living in another country, you’ll experience new places, people, cultures and possibilities. You’ll develop initiative,independence, motivation and, depending on where you go, a working knowledge of another language – all qualities that employers are looking for.
There are two types of exchange options available – a funded Erasmus+ exchange or an international exchange, each of which normally lasts three to five months. If you are on an undergraduate degree, exchanges tend to take place during your second year in spring term.
We have links with around 50 partner institutions across Europe and further afield, including Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA. For help and advice, our Study Abroad Co-ordinator is here to help you through the process and make sure that you are fully set up for your time away.
Find out more about our study abroad programme at:uca.ac.uk/study/study-abroad
“These classes were incredibly informative and I learned so much in such a short space of time. I made so many wonderful memories that’ll I’ll carry with me forever.”Gabriella Ditto
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BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts, studied at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, USA
Study abroad
Sze Yu Sally Lau and Lydon Colston whilst studying at Volda University College in Norway
Starting a new course can seem quite challenging, particularly if you’re moving away from home for the first time. However, from the moment you arrive here, you’ll be part of a diverse and tight-knit creative community.
Our Accommodation Services Office provides support and advice on any issues relating to University or private accommodation.
We also offer out-of-hours support for residents in University accommodation (which may include Residential Student Wardens and/or a Security Officer).
Residents should be aware that the Accommodation Office’s main method of communication once you’ve moved in is by email to your UCA email address.
T: 01634 888723
Accommodation
Private accommodationDetails of landlords with available local private accommodation for each campus can be found at: studenttenant.com
The private rented accommodation website also offers new and existing students a forum where they can link to social media, find other students to house hunt with, and leave feedback about accommodation and landlords.
Our Accommodation Services team has produced a guide to help you find, view, choose, live in and vacate private accommodation which you may find useful, particularly if this is your first time living away from home. You can download our Student’s Guide to Private Accommodation online at:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/accommodation/private-accommodation
UCA accommodationIf you’ve arranged University residential accommodation, we’ll email you with details of the arrival arrangements and online induction for accommodation four weeks before your contract starts.
When you move in, you’ll be given a welcome pack containing the Residents’ Information Handbook, lots of other information about living in University accommodation, and some forms which you’ll need to return to the Accommodation Office.
To find out more about how to apply for UCA Rochester accommodation, visit: uca.ac.uk/accommodation
Enrolment – a step by step guide
Before beginning your studies, you’ll need to enrol with us. The enrolment process is in two stages.
The first stage can be done via the Applicant Portal before you arrive. The enrolment task will be available from the week commencing 22 August 2018.
You can access the Applicant Portal here: registryonline.ucreative.ac.uk
The second part of the enrolment process will take place during your Welcome Week once you’re with us on campus. At your enrolment session, a member of the enrolment team will check your qualifications and identification so you’ll need to bring the following with you:
– All of your original exam certificates
– Passport (or a driving licence AND birth certificate if you don’t have a passport)
– If you are from outside the UK, you must also bring details of your visa, if you have one.
You’ll need to complete both of these stages in order to be a fully enrolled student.
We will send you an email with information about your enrolment and induction in August.
Need help with your enrolment? Visit:uca.ac.uk/enrolment
Your inductionYour induction is a series of sessions specific to your course, which will introduce you to life at UCA and provide you with the information you need to know about our facilities and resources.
Your Induction and Enrolment Timetable, in this guide, provides more information about when and where these sessions will take place. You’ll receive your full course timetable during your Welcome Week.
Your Student ID CardOver the summer, an ‘ID photo upload’ task will be available on the Applicant Portal for you to upload a photograph for your Student ID Card. We encourage you to make use of this option, as it allows you to select your preferred photograph. Unlike a UK passport picture, you are allowed to smile!
Once you’ve enrolled, this photo will be used to create your Student ID Card, which will give you access to our buildings and facilities. ID cards must be worn and be visible at all times whilst on UCA premises.
If you can’t upload a photo, there will be an option to have your photograph taken when you arrive. However, you will not have the opportunity to review this photo, and no other methods of submission will be available.
Campus computing
All new students are centrally registered by the University when you enrol. As part of this enrolment process, you’re automatically registered for IT facilities and your UCA username and password will be given to you at the end of the online enrolment.
Your username is normally your surname, initial and/or number. Example:Student name: Joe BloggsUsername: Bloggsj3Email address: [email protected]
Sometimes your email address is used as a login to access services listed below. This will be in the format of your email address, but with the word ‘ucreative’ instead of ‘uca’ e.g. [email protected]
Your UCA username and password will give you access to: – IT facilities across campus. – The Student Portal (MyUCA) – Email services – Print and copy services – Wireless services.
Your UCA ucreative email address and password will give you access to:
– Office 365 (free Microsoft Office) – Lynda.com (creative skills) – Student discounts.
We recommend changing your password to something that is meaningful, so that you don’t forget it. This can be a combination of letters or numbers, uppercase and lowercase, 8 characters or above. Do not use special characters (i.e. @£&!) in your password as some external systems do not support them.
Passwords can be changed at the IT desk in the library (proof of photo ID required) or when logged into UCA mail online at mail.uca.ac.uk
Your student cardIt is important that you display your student card at all times for identification purposes and also for accessing course buildings to which you have been granted access.
UCA email accountAll students are provided with a UCA email account and all your university email communication will be sent to this email address. The mailbox is limited to 1GB.
You can access your email at: mail.uca.ac.uk or via the MyUCA homepage.
You need to check your UCA email account regularly as course materials and notifications will be sent to this address.
You can also set up your mobile device or tablet to receive UCA emails, follow the instructions on the IT help pages at: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
MyUCA student portalMyUCA is the online learning environment that supports student learning at UCA, and is used by our teaching team to communicate with students, provide course materials and create learning activities. Your lecturer can provide more specific information on how and where you can find required course materials on MyUCA.
You can access MyUCA using your UCA username and password at: myuca.ucreative.ac.uk
For further information on MyUCA and our IT services pages, visit: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
Campus computing
Wi-fiEduroam is a wireless service which enables you, as a UCA student, to access the internet securely on campus by using your UCA username and password login credentials.
A good wireless signal is available via Eduroam across campus, excluding halls (where a separate internet service is provided by an external company, StudentCom, who provide wired internet in each bedroom and wireless internet in shared spaces).
Full instructions on how to connect on a Mac, PC, tablet or smart phone can be found on the IT help pages or help sheets provided by the ICT advisers in our University Library.
myPrint (printing)The University has a fleet of multi-functional mono and colour printer/scanner/copiers.
The multi-functional devices can be logged into using either your University ID card, or you can log in manually using your UCA username and password.
On campus, you can print from any computer to any print and copy station. You can also print from your own device, on campus or from home, using the E-print service found at: eprint.ucreative.ac.uk
Printing is a chargeable service and credits can be topped up using our secure online payment system made at:epay.ucreative.ac.uk/print
Saving your workWe provide every student with 5GB of personal UCA network file storage. This can be accessed from any Windows or Apple computer on campus.
When working on large project files, we recommend you work from a personal portable hard drive. We also recommend that you don’t save your work locally to the computer as it will be deleted when you log out.
Microsoft Office 365 OneDrive storageMicrosoft Office 365 is available to all UCA students free of charge. The benefits of this service include 1TB of cloud storage (OneDrive) – accessible by logging in at office.com with your ucreative username (your email address) and password.
Backing up your workYou can back up your work on portable hard drives and, more commonly, USB memory sticks. We recommend following these tips:
– Remember to always back up your work and have at least two copies of important files
– When using personal storage such as an external hard drive or USB memory stick, back it up and put your name on it in case you lose it
– If you’ve emailed a file to yourself, always save to a secure location before working on it
– Never leave your work saved on the desktop of open access computers.
Removable storage media can contract and spread malware and malicious code, so make sure you only use trusted removable media devices, only plug into trusted sources and use anti-virus software to scan devices where possible.
Social networking sitesIf you’re using social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up with your friends and family during your time at university, we recommend the following to keep your personal identity safe:
– Never give your account login details to anyone and always ensure you log off if you’re on a shared computer or device
– Keep the publication of personal details to a minimum – Be aware of what content you post and be mindful that
you’re ultimately responsible for it – Report anything posted about you that is abusive,
offensive or attacks you personally.
Student discountsAs a student, you will have access to our student superstore providing up to 80% discount off hardware and software. All you need is your UCA username and password to access these discounts. To find out more please visit:uca.ac.uk/it-help-students/it-student-discounts
You can download Microsoft Office for free on your personal device via office.com
Tips for data security and privacy
– The University will NEVER ask for your password in an email. If you receive an email asking for your login details, delete it immediately.
– Never share personal information such as passwords, even with friends
– Never share personal information (e.g. passwords, credit card numbers) via email or on untrusted websites.
– Delete suspect messages immediately – never reply to mail from unknown sources or suspected malicious mail or click on any links in these emails.
– Check the privacy box when you set up a social network site (Facebook, Twitter etc.)
– Avoid peer to peer (P2P) file sharing services and the use of torrent software on campus which may result in your account being suspended for legal reasons.
IT inductionsAs a new student, you’ll be given an IT induction in your first couple of weeks at UCA. If you need a reminder of the IT induction at any point, please download it from MyUCA.
To find help online, please go to: uca.ac.uk/it-help-students
Need IT Help?You can contact Campus Library IT Advisers on: T: 01634 888650
The Library IT Advisers on each campus can help with IT or password problems. Please note that UCA cannot provide support with your own personal devices. You can pop in during opening hours with your Student ID Card or contact them via telephone.
Campus computing
The University’s student regulations cover important aspects of your experience as a UCA student, for example, how your work is assessed. They also include our policies and procedures on issues like fees and debt, appeals and complaints, and student conduct.
To find out more about how your course operates and to familiarise yourself with the regulations before you enrol, please visit: uca.ac.uk/university-regulations
Student terms and conditions
Student regulations
Our Terms and Conditions were included in your offer email. When you enrol online, you will be asked to confirm that you agree to these Terms and Conditions.
Amongst other things, by doing so you agree to check your UCA email regularly and agree that the University may reproduce and publish your coursework.
You can find further details at:uca.ac.uk/student-admin-help/enrolment
AttendanceYou’ll get the most out of your course through full attendance at all timetabled sessions, as well as through the work you undertake in your own time.
You are expected to attend all directed learning sessions and, as you will have access to University facilities throughout the week, we expect to see evidence of self-directed learning being undertaken.
Please remember that holidays cannot be taken during term time.
Further Education students only: all absences must be notified to your Campus Registry before 10am on each day of absence. Course contacts are available in this Guide. If you are under 18, the call must be made by a parent or guardian.
Disclaimer: All information in this guide is correct at time of publication.
Fees, payment & financial support The tuition fees per year for new students starting in 2018 are detailed in your offer letter, as well as any extra material charges that apply to your course.
You can also view the current tuition fees for pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate students and find information and advice on student loans, additional costs and financial support on the fees and finance page of our website:uca.ac.uk/fees
Our full tuition fee schedules and fee regulations can be found on our website: uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/schedules-regulations
You should also expect some additional costs while you are studying your course, visit:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/additional-fees
Paying your tuition feesTo pay your tuition fees you must first complete the online enrolment process which you can do approximately one month before you arrive. We’ll send you information about enrolment in August.
Once you have enrolled online, payments can be made using the online payment system at:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/how-to-pay
If you are a self-funded student, you may apply to pay your tuition fees in up to six equal monthly instalments. If you want to pay your fees in instalments, you will need to arrange this with our Finance department before your course starts. Whilst we recommend that you pay using the quick and secure online payment system, there are also cashiers available on all sites who can accept payment for your tuition fees.
Fees and finance
Undergraduate feesFees for undergraduate home students don’t have to be paid up front. In most cases, the Government will provide a tuition fee loan through the Student Loans Company to cover these costs.
Repayments for student loans are linked to your income. You only make repayments when your income is over £25,000 a year. At this point, you repay 9% of what you earn above £25,000. For example, if you earn £26,000 you would repay £90 per year (9% of £1,000). If your income drops below this amount, repayments stop. You stop repaying when you've cleared the debt or after 30 years, whichever comes first. If you never earn over the threshold, you won't repay a penny.
If preferred, 2018 tuition fees can be paid upfront directly to UCA but this isn’t always the best option.
We would recommend that you look at the Student Loans myth-busting article on the Money Saving Expert website for independent information and advice on student loans: moneysavingexpert.com/students
EU students starting in 2018/19 will not be affected by the result of the EU Referendum, and you will still have access to student loans. EU students on the Erasmus+ programme in the UK, and UK students on the Erasmus+ programme in Europe, will continue to be eligible for the Erasmus+ grant at least as long as we remain a member of the EU, and potentially beyond this time.
For more information please contact the Rochester Specialist Adviser:T: 01634 888644E: [email protected]
An answerphone service is available on the above line for any out-of-hours enquiries.
Financial supportUK students have access to a number of sources of funding to help with the costs of studying for a degree, which can be divided into two types – loans and grants.
If you have a disability, you may be eligible to apply for support with the costs of study. Look at gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas to get an idea of what you can access. Our Specialist Advisers can guide you to potential funding sources and offer you information and advice.
You can find full details about the funding sources available to you on our financial support web pages at: uca.ac.uk/financial-support
Payment of deposit and tuition fees for international studentsIf you are from outside of the EU, you need to pay a tuition fee deposit of £2,500 to secure your place. If you haven’t paid your deposit yet, you can do this using our online payment system:uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/how-to-pay
As the fee for international students is higher than the fee for UK and EU students, you will receive a discount if you pay your tuition fees in full either before or during enrolment.
If you wish to pay your tuition fees in instalments (maximum of six instalments) you will pay the standard fee. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque or cash at the Cashier’s Office on campus.
Financial support for international studentsOverseas students progressing from a pre-degree course (including our International Foundation course) to an undergraduate course, or from an undergraduate course (including Graduate Diploma) to a taught postgraduate course will be eligible for a 10% discount on the standard listed tuition fee for the first academic year of the course onto which they are progressing. If you pay the discounted progression fee in full before enrolling, you will also be entitled to a 4% discount on the discounted progression fee.
See our financial support web pages for more information about the support available to international students:uca.ac.uk/financial-support
If you have any queries about International fees, please contact our admissions team:
T: 01252 892838E: [email protected]
Financial support
Maps & directionsNext to follow are our recommended directions to campus via various methods of transport. To view this information on our website, along with our address and postcode, a map to campus and directions from UK airports, please visit: uca.ac.uk/contact-us
If you have any questions about travelling to campus, please contact our enquiries team:
T: 01252 892883E: [email protected]
UCA RochesterFort PittRochesterKentME1 1DZ+44 (0)1634 888 702
By roadEast Kent direction, then exit the M2 at junction 3 (A229). Follow the signs to Chatham/Rochester. After the roundabout next to Homebase, stay in the left-hand lane and continue on to City Way.
After about two miles, at the bottom of the hill, turn right at the mini roundabout into New Road Avenue, then after 1/4 mile turn right into Fort Pitt Hill. The entrance to the University is at the top of the hill.
If you’re using a Sat Nav, please use the postcode ME1 1DZ rather than searching for UCA Rochester as some Sat Navs may take you to the wrong campus.
ParkingUnfortunately, there is no parking available at UCA Rochester and visitors are encouraged to use public transport where possible. Exceptions are made for blue badge holders, and anyone with special requirements should contact UCA Rochester directly to arrange this on 01634 888702.
There is some street parking available near to the campus but this can get very busy. There are a number of car parks nearby – the nearest one is at the Pentagon Centre in Chatham (ME4 4LA), another option is the King Street Car Park in Rochester (ME1 1YD). Both of these are about a 10-15 minute walk away and the campus is at the top of a steep hill.
For more information about car parking in and around Rochester, please visit the Medway Council website: medway.gov.uk/information/findmynearest.aspx
By railTrains leave from both London Victoria and London St. Pancras stations, and you can go to either Rochester or Chatham stations as our campus is an equal distance between the two. However, we recommend that you go to Chatham station as the walk to our campus is slightly quicker and a more direct route.
For train timetables, please see the National Rail website: nationalrail.co.uk
Eurostar passengers should change at London St. Pancras International and then join a train to Rochester or Chatham as above.
By seaThe English Channel ferry crossing arrives at Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone. Dover and Folkestone are about an hour from Rochester.
By rail, take a National Rail train from Dover Priory to Rochester or Chatham and then walk to the University.
By road, take the M20 northbound then exit at junction 6 onto the A229, heading towards Rochester. Take this road into town before taking a sharp right turn at Old Patten’s Lane, then left up Boundary Road. At the T-junction turn left on Fort Pitt Hill which will take you up to our campus.
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