Welcome Guide 2015BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery

Camilla Rowe, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing &

Jewellery, UCA Rochester

WELCOME

We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us and warmly welcome you to UCA at Rochester. The course that you have enrolled onto is part of the School of Crafts and Design, which includes Contemporary Jewellery, and Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery at Rochester.

You will be encouraged to explore and develop some innovative answers to design as you work with like-minded students and enthusiastic and experienced staff who share a common passion for creating work of a high standard.

Our creative culture and discourse is something that we strongly believe in, and we consider our working environment to be very important to providing positive conditions that will encourage, motivate and assist you in the process of designing and making.

We want you to be successful and innovative designers throughout your degree and in your subsequent career in the creative industries.

We encourage you to use the wide range of expertise, facilities and resources that are available to you across

our subject areas. Learning from others can also be a powerful tool and you should help your fellow students and yourself to learn as much as you can over the three years at Rochester.

You will find the course staff to be extremely approachable and helpful in support of your learning, but ultimately it’s your own personal ambition and determination that will decide how well you will progress and develop with your studies. A cohesive and collective team effort can provide a handsome return for those who seek it, and we encourage all of you to achieve the very best results that you are capable of.

We look forward to working with you, guiding and helping you over your time with us.

Kind regards,

Debra AllmanCourse Leader

dallman@ucreative.ac.ukT: 01634 888 707

STUDENT PROFILE

“ Every project requires a lot of research and material testing, which gives a freedom in making. Because of the choice of my course at UCA, I know that I am on a good track of finding my own path as a jeweller.”

Justyna KusBA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing, Jewellery, Rochester, Year 2

If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Registry Office:

Dawn Coedcoe@ucreative.ac.ukTel: 01634 888645

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

UCA ROCHESTERThree years full-time

WE CREATE JEWELLERS

PRE-ARRIVAL In this section you will find a list of activities that we ask you to complete before you arrive to start your course in September.

READING LISTYou are not required to read any specific books for this course. Instead, we encourage you to actively find and read any publications and sources that you feel may benefit you in terms of your education and aspirations in this subject

These may include the following:

Young, Anastasia. (2010), The Workbench Guide to Jewelry Techniques.Thames and Hudson.

Den Besten, Liesbeth. (2011), On Jewellery: A Compendium of International Contemporary Art Jewellery, Arnoldsche

Serrats, Marta (2010), Jewellery Design Handbook, Booqs

It would also help you to read Crafts Magazine on a regular basis.The following websites may also be helpful:

www.klimt02.net

www.thecarrotbox.com

www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk

Camilla Rowe, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery,

UCA Rochester

-Plastic ruler-Wide range of pencils-Eraser-Hardback A4/A3 sketchbook-A3 pad of 90 gsm tracing paper-Scalpel handle and spare set of blades (10A)-Fine line drawing pens-Permanent pens (thin and thick)-Masking tape-Scissors

-Apron

TOOLBOX

EQUIPMENT LIST

You can buy some of these at the university shop:

Grace Honeybul, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery,

UCA Rochester

In addition to the above, because of the technical requirements of your course you will also be expected to purchase a basic toolkit, which is assembled for you in advance of the start of the course. You may already have some of the items listed on the list, but if you haven’t we have negotiated a good offer with Cooksongold for UCA students. Prices quoted for

Any orders placed after Friday 26th August 2015 can’t be guaranteed to be delivered with a full set of tools for the induction week, so please ensure you place your order early enough.

To order the complete toolbox:

Please contact Robert Newbury at CooksongoldEmail: robert.newbury@cooksongold.comTel: 0121 212 6441

Quotation Number: BQ 625449 (to be referenced when ordering)

COMPLETE TOOL KITPRICE £357.78 (Including VAT).

You will be able to pay by card. You should quote the code indicated at the end of the tool list and also the course you are on. Please also ensure that you include your name and your contact phone number and email address.

Please note that the toolkit is delivered free of charge direct to the University for the Creative Arts for the start of your course.

Cooksongold59-83 Vittoria StreetBirmingham B1 3NZTel: 0121 200 2120Fax: 0121 212 6456www.cooksongold.com

the complete kit of tools includes a 10% discount or alternatively you can order individual items. The offer includes delivery to college for your collection in the induction week.

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOOLBOX

CODE NAME PRICE

972 060 Vallorbe Sawblades 2/0 (12) 2.16

999 AAI Borax Dish 3. 31

999 ATP Mouth Blown Torch for Natural Gas 43.19

999 571 4” Dividers 11.17

999 458 Vallorbe 6”/150mm Flat File Cut 2 8.43

999 438 Vallorbe 6”/150mm Half Round File Cut 2 17.95

999 446 Vallorbe 8”/150mm Half Round File Cut 0 8.98

999 528 Set of 6 Economy Needle Files, 16mm – All cut 2 15.29

976 050 Vallorbe 16cm Barrette Needle File Cut 2 6.14

998 098 Borax Cone 1.88

999 028 Steel Slide Gauge/ Vernier, 150mm/6” 18.92

999 AYB Flat Scorper Size 6, 0.6mm, Vallorbe Ref 401 Ws 12.84

999 ALO Wooden Handle, Shape D 0.96

999 488 Wooden File Handle x 3 (1.34 each) 4.02

997 3112 Planishing Hammer, Light Cooksongold Value Range 12.64

999 658 Straight Shears 7”/17.5cm 7.68

999 3117 Rawhide Mallet Size 1 7.47

999 096L Cooksongold Pliers Set, 130mm, 5 Piece 26.49

999 644 Maun Flat Pliers 5.5”/140mm Parallel Action 14.33

999 577 Ruler 12” 3.01

999 ATT Black Rubber Tube – 1 Metre, For Mouth Blown Torch 2.49

999 AAE Solder Probe Wooden Handle 3.34

999 968 Soldering Block 150x100x25mm Asbestos Substitute 3.51

999 735 Adjustable Saw Frame 3” Deep 7.50

999 589 Standard Steel Scriber 3.53

CODE NAME PRICE

999 584 4” Steel Square 7.47

999 987 Reverse Action Tweezer, Bent, Insulated, Curved Tips 1.51

999 985 Stainless Steel Tweezers, Standard Size 1.76

999 AKU Ring Clamp Hinge and Wedge 6.55

998 100 Iron Binding Wire, 0.45mm x 100g 3.01

999 AJM Scraper 2” 5.64

999 590 Standard Centre Punch 4.30

999 208 Black Plastic Eyeglass Focal length 2.0” 2.03

999 ATR Plastic Mouthpiece for Mouth Blown Torch 4.89

997 1201 Plastic Tool Box 11.27

Course costs vary for each student depending on how they develop their projects and the types of materials and processes they choose to work with. We attempt to keep costs as low as possible in the first year. As students pursue their own areas of interest in second and third year, their costs will increase.

Costs based on current student experience:

-First Year – Up to £300 (excluding toolbox)-Second Year – Up to £700-Third Year - Up to £1,000

Please remember that this is an approximation. The above figures include materials and extra equipment you might need to purchase, as well as printing and other processes you might need to use. It does not include the costs of trips.

COURSE COSTS FOR 2015/16

There are some other costs associated with the course that students will need to take into consideration:

Daniella Howard, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery, UCA Rochester

Study and field trips are organised and conducted over the academic year, both in the UK and in Europe. This element of your education is considered to be essential and participation is seen as highly beneficial. A field trip to a European cultural centre is an integral part of the course for all first year students.

This year we will be travelling to Munich in March 2016 to visit Schmuck, the international jewellery event for contemporary jewellery. Details will be confirmed on your arrival in September.

The cost is likely to approximately £380.00 per person (total cost will be confirmed after we have received quotes and is dependent on numbers of students travelling). The full amount will be required soon after the beginning of term.

There will also be additional day trips to see exhibitions/museums in London.

VISITS

Kanella Vlachou, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery, UCA Rochester

SUMMER PROJECT

On your first day at UCA Rochester, please bring four images with you. Each should be printed on an A4 sheet of paper and should represent the following:

-1 image of where you come from-1 image of your favourite object-1 image of a piece of jewellery-1 image of an interesting use of metal

Please also bring 8 postcard size images of things you like or that interest you.

Below: Emma Webb, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery, UCA Rochester

Left: Amy Webb, Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery, UCA Rochester

ucreative.ac.uk

Jewellery Workshop, Lower 3rd

In this section you will find your enrolment and induction timetables. Please take careful note of the dates and times you will need to attend during your first week.

INDUCTION AND ENROLMENT TIMETABLES

If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let your campus registry contact know as soon as possible. You can find their contact details at the start of this Welcome Guide.

Review of Summer Project

Library & Student Services and IT Induction

UG Course Enrolments

TIME LOCATION

MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

10:00am - 1:00pm Room 109, Lower 3rd

2:00pm - 3:30pm

4:00pm - 6:00pm Refectory

TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

10:00am - 1:00pm Wood/Metal workshop, Lower

4th

2:00pm - 4:00pm Room 109, Lower 3rd

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

10:00am - 11:00am Room 109, Lower 3rd

2:15pm Peter Williams Lecture Theatre

THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

10:00am - 1:00pm

London

FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

All day

ACTIVITY AND DATE

Course Welcome & Induction

Toolbox Distribution

Welcome Drinks

Workshop Induction

Gallery/Museum visit - further details to follow

Workshop Induction Jewellery Workshop, Lower 3rd

11:00am - 3:00pmFreshers’ Fayre Reception/Foyer

4:00pm - 7:00pmInternational & EU Welcome Event - Come to our International and EU welcome event and meet other new students from outside the UK. The event is free and includes a welcome from a member of the leadership team as well as complimentary food and drink. If you are from outside the UK we recommend you attend this event as it gives you a chance to meet new people and make new friends during the first week of term. For more information and booking, visit: www.ucreative.ac.uk/international-admissions  If you have any questions regarding the event, email: internationalwelcome@ucreative.ac.uk

Lecture Theatre 1