BA (Hons) Illustration & Animation Course Welcome Guide 2018

Hope Jepson

BA (Hons) Illustration & Animation

UCA Canterbury

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 contact 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

Meet the Course Team, Tour of Campus, Basic Health & Safety Induction 2:00pm Stage 1 Studio

Welcome Talk and drinks for all courses 4:00pm-6:00pm UCA Main Reception

Tuesday 11 September Time Location

Field Study Visit - further details tbc 9:00am Stage 1 Studio

Wednesday 12 September Time Location

Feedback on Summer Project 10:00am-3:00pm Stage 1 Studio

Enrolment - please bring your ID and original qualification certificates 3:30pm Cragg Lecture Theatre

Thursday 13 September Time Location

An Introduction to Student Services and the UCA Students Union 3:00pm Stage One Studio

Campus Fayre 11:00am-3:00pm UCA Main Reception Area

International and EU Welcome Event(an event for 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 UCA Main Reception Area

Friday 14 September Time Location

Independent Study Day

Welcome to UCA! We’re delighted you’ve 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’ll need for your course, and any projects you should do over the summer. Remember to look at your course timetable in this guide too.

If you have any questions, the contact details for your faculty are below – feel free to get in touch and they’ll be happy to help.

We look forward to seeing you at UCA.

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If you have any questions, please contact the following:

Hugh Harwood (Course Leader)E: hharwood@uca.ac.ukT: 01227 817304

Jane Molyneux (Course Administrator)E: jmolyneaux@uca.ac.ukT: 01227 817328

An answer phone service is available on the phone numbers listed above for any out of hours enquiries.

Welcome

Pre-arrival In this section you’ll find a list of activities to complete before you join us in September.

Below is a list of interesting reading material - don’t feel you have to rush out and buy them all, just have a look at as many as you can.

– Bell, Roanne (2005) Pictures and Words : new comic art and narrative illustration London: Laurence King

– Brereton, Richard (2009) Sketchbooks, the hidden art of designers, illustrators and creatives London: Laurence King

– Ingledew, John (2011) The A - Z of Visual Ideas: How to Solve any Creative Brief, London: Laurence King

– Wells, Paul (2008) Re-Imagining Animation: The Changing Face of the Moving Image

– Wigan, Mark (2006) Basics Illustration: Thinking Visually Lausanne: AVA

– Zeegan, Lawrence (2009) What is Illustration? (Essential Design Handbooks), London: Rotovision

Course CostsEquipment & Materials [needed]The course will pay for materials used during inductions, specifically during printmaking inductions. There will be some costs incurred during the course.

Once printmaking inductions are over you’ll have to pay for printmaking materials such as screens, plates, paper etc. Professional quality digital printing (A4 up to large format A0+ sizes) is available through our print bureau at much reduced prices from those available commercially. There is also a very competitively priced shop where you can buy notebooks, sketchbooks, art materials, mounting materials, papers etc.

An art pack containing some of the basic equipment that you’ll need for the course is available at a highly discounted rate. You can order your pack from:cowlingandwilcox.com/student-packs/30286--uca-illustration-animation-student-list

You don’t need to own your own computer for this course as we have access to extensive Mac suites.

VisitsThis course schedules an overseas trip each year – this will be planned in consultation with our students. You’ll be asked to pay for these visits but the trips are not mandatory. We’ll also offer one-day field trips within the UK and you’ll be asked to make a small contribution towards the cost of these.

There’s a field trip during Welcome Week, which will be free of charge, although you’ll need some cash for lunch etc.

Summer Project

This summer project is to encourage you to start thinking visually. It’s deliberately very open in nature and allows for many types of interpretation. Hopefully, there’ll be a very wide range of answers to this project. We’ll review the results in the first week of the course. We hope you enjoy the creative challenge, and that it starts you on your voyage of discovery!

As animators, graphic artists, illustrators, photographers, printmakers, and videographers, you’re all visual communicators and storytellers – reading and interpreting the world around you.

We’re asking you to respond to an event, place, person, or artifact that you’ve observed over the summer, and to create several ways of observing and recording this subject.

Your task: ‘another way of seeing’Understanding there are numerous ways to approach a place or subject is key to developing your skills as a visual communicator and researcher.

We are asking you to create a minimum of eight visual responses to your chosen subject. This might be through an alternative point of view, framing, or perspective; by changing processes or medium; by using different forms of documentation, or by adapting tropes of certain genres - for example you could adopt a genre of storytelling such as sci-fi, western, crime thriller, horror, film noir etc.

Think laterally and attempt to go beyond the obvious - to create:

ANOTHER WAY OF SEEING

The final eight works should be presented, ready to hang in a pop-up exhibition on Wednesday 13 September.

Possible summer exhibitions to visit:

Enid Marx – print, pattern and popular culture at House of Illustrationhouseofillustration.org.uk

Animals and Us - Turner contemporary, Margateturnercontemporary.org/exhibitions/animals-us

Frida Kahlo, V&A:vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up

Ian White, Camden Arts Centre:camdenartscentre.org/whats-on/view/white

Sadie Benning, Camden Arts Centre:camdenartscentre.org/whats-on/view/benning

Edward Bawden, Dulwich Picturedulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/2018/may/edward-bawden/

Somewhere in Between, Wellcome Collection:wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/WhvoAykAACgAlDoo

Shape of Light, Tate Modern:tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/shape-light

Sketchmob at the Design Museum: designmuseum.org/whats-on/talks-courses-and-workshops/sketchmob-at-the-design-museum

Print! Tearing it up, Somerset House:somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/print-tearing-it-up

UCA Canterbury Campus Welcome Guide 2018

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The campusOur Canterbury campus is a short walk from the city centre and has a range of purpose-built studios, workshops and lecture theatres. With on-campus accommodation, a café, a newly refurbished bar and a range of art facilities including a specialist library, an art shop and the Herbert Read art gallery, the campus is a relaxed and creative environment to study in.

We pride ourselves on being a part of Kent’s vibrant international art scene, with established community links which enable grants, paid apprenticeships and internships, involvement with events such as the Folkestone Triennial, and the availability of studio spaces for art and design students and graduates in the area.

UCA Canterbury

The cityCanterbury is an unexpectedly small city brimming with student appeal, with a distinctive mix of ancient culture and contemporary charm. Being home to three universities makes it a lively place, with no shortage of entertainment or good food. A stroll around the city will reveal historic architecture, eclectic bookshops and characterful cafes, alongside lively pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants and Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Canterbury’s rich cultural feel attracts a diverse creative crowd, making it the perfect student hub. The nightlife is one of the city’s main draws for its student residents – with DJs, clubs, comedy, cocktails, live bands and more, you’ll find plenty that will appeal to all tastes. You’ll also be within easy reach of London, as well as the towns of Ashford, Maidstone and Rochester, if you fancy going further afield.

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

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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/ucalibrarycanterburytwitter.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: library@uca.ac.uk

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 contact your campus Gateway:gatewaycanterbury@uca.ac.uk

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 contact a Specialist Adviser at:advicecant@uca.ac.uk

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 Canterbury Campus Registry:E: campusregistrycanterbury@uca.ac.uk You can also contact UCA Canterbury Reception on:T: 01227 817302

You can also get in touch with our admissions team by email or phone:E: admissions@uca.ac.uk 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: airportpickup@uca.ac.uk

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: internationalwelcome@uca.ac.uk

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 contact: visaadvice@uca.ac.uk

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: 01227 817380

E: canterburyaccommodation@uca.ac.uk

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 Canterbury 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 pho-tograph. 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 opportu-nity 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: bloggsj3@students.uca.ac.uk

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. bloggsj3@students.ucreative.ac.uk

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 cam-pus 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 stor-age (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 remov-able 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, Ins-tagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up with your friends and family during your time at university, we recom-mend 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 in-duction 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: 01227 817308

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 fa-miliarise yourself with the regulations before you enrol, please visit: uca.ac.uk/university-regulations

Student regulations

Student terms and conditionsOur 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 Canterbury Specialist Adviser:T: 01227 817307Email: advicecant@uca.ac.uk

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 con-tact our admissions team:

T: 01252 892838E: internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk

Financial support

Maps & directions

The following pages give you 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 team01252 892883enquiries@uca.ac.uk

UCA CanterburyNew Dover RoadCanterburyKentCT1 3AN+44 (0) 1227 817302

Parking

We recommend that you use the Park and Ride car park which is on New Dover Road (CT1 3EJ). The bus journey to the campus only takes about five minutes. If you mention to the driver where you’re headed they can help you get off at the right stop. You can also look out for the large Canterbury College sign as the UCA campus is located to the left of this.

For information about nearby car parks, please visit:canterbury.co.uk/homepage/28/find_a_car_par

By sea

The English Channel ferry crossing arrives at Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone. Both Dover and Folkestone are around 30 minutes from Canterbury.

From Dover you can take a National Express Coach from Dover (Ferry Port) to Canterbury (Bus Station), or you can catch a National Rail train from Dover Priory to Canterbury East. From these stations, you can catch a taxi to the University.

From Folkestone, you can take a Stagecoach Gold number 16 bus from Folkestone Central Railway Station which stops at St. Augustine’s Road. UCA is only three minutes’ walk from here on the right-hand side before the traffic lights – turn right into the drive signposted ‘Canterbury College/UCA’ and then right again.

Alternatively, you can catch a National Rail train to Canterbury East or Canterbury West, changing at either Dover Priory or Ashford International. If you choose to drive, from Dover take the A256 north, which leads onto the A2 towards Canterbury. From Folkestone, take the M20 east, which turns into the A20. Exit onto the A260, then take the A2 towards Canterbury.

Exit the A2 at A2050, take the third exit at the roundabout and follow the New Dover Road towards Canterbury. UCA is on the right-hand side before the traffic lights – turn right into the drive signposted ‘Canterbury College/UCA’ and then right again.

By airIt takes between one and two hours to drive from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports to UCA Canterbury. The same journeys take between two and three hours by train. There are rail and coach connections from all airports via central London to all our campuses.

By railTake a National Rail train from London Victoria to Canterbury East, which is the nearest train station to campus, then take a taxi to the University (make sure that you ask for the University for the Creative Arts in New Dover Road – Canterbury has several colleges and universities and sometimes the taxi drivers get them confused!).

Alternatively, take a National Rail train from London St. Pancras International or London Waterloo East to Canterbury West, changing at Ashford International if necessary, then take a taxi to the University.

For train timetables, please see the National Rail website:nationalrail.co.uk

Eurostar passengers can get off the train at Ashford International in Kent. This station has direct rail links to Canterbury.

By roadFrom London, take the M2 towards Dover, then take the exit at Junction 7 and follow the A2 towards Faversham.

Exit the A2 at the A2050 to Canterbury. At the outskirts of the city, take a right at St Peter’s Roundabout and follow the A290/A28 Ring Road. Turn right at the third roundabout by the cine-ma (signposted A2050 to Sandwich) into New Dover Road.

Immediately after the traffic lights turn left into the University drive – look for the signs to Canterbury College and to UCA. Follow the drive round to the right, UCA is on your left. If you’re using a satnav, please use the postcode CT1 3AN rather than searching for UCA Canterbury as some satnavs may take you to the wrong campus.

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