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Welcome Pack

BA (Hons) Fine Art

Introduction Dear Student Welcome to BA (Hons) Fine Art. You will soon be joining a dynamic and exciting degree course with an excellent reputation for student achievement and professionalism. When you arrive, there will be a number of essentials which have to be covered during the first week, such as enrolment, but we intend to make that first week an interesting and enjoyable introduction to the course and the Arts University Bournemouth. You will be starting on practical work in the studio from day two. You will need materials for making notes and a basic art box. During induction week the staff team will show you around the campus and introduce you to a range of information about the course and show some slides of their work and talk briefly about their own practice. We want to offer you the best support while you are with us. If you have a disability or additional needs, please discuss any matter confidentially with Barry Gilbert, our Senior Disability Officer, by emailing wellbeing@aub.ac.uk or by calling 01202 363291. We hope you have a very enjoyable summer. Please try to visit any exhibitions you can, especially contemporary or modern art. Make notes and reflect upon what you have seen. If you have any questions about the course or the start of the new term, you can contact the Faculty Office on 01202 363324 or email lkanaris@aub.ac.uk / mgriffiths@aub.ac.uk. Best wishes, The Course Team.

The Course Team If you have specific questions about anything in this pack please contact the course team. We are available on the following numbers:

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Arrival

The academic year for undergraduate students starts on Monday 23 September 2013. Please arrive in time for 11.00am on that day and make your way to the Refectory. The Course Leader will meet you there, so please arrive promptly. If for any reason you are delayed on your way to us, please make your way to Main Reception. A campus map is available at the back of the enclosed Student Guide.

Induction Your first few days at the University will include enrolment and induction events to introduce you to the facilities and services you will be using as a student, as well as the activities and resources on your course. You will receive copies of important documents, including your course handbook and the Undergraduate Course Framework and HE Regulations.

The following activities have been arranged for you (You will have additional course related activities this week and will receive a schedule of those activities at the first meeting. Be prepared to be busy all week!):

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Your first few days at the University will include enrolment and induction events to introduce you to the facilities and services you will be using as a student, as well as the activities and resources on your course. You will receive copies of important documents, including your course handbook and the Undergraduate Course Framework and HE Regulations. The following activities have been arranged for you:

Monday 23

11.00am Arrival Refectory

11.35am—12.10pm Enrolment Conference Centre

3.00pm—3.30pm Library Induction Conference Centre

Tuesday 24

10.45am—11.30am Principal’s Welcome University House Lecture Theatre

3.00pm—3.30pm IT Protocols University House Lecture Theatre

4.30pm—5.00pm Student Services & SU University House Lecture Theatre

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for 2012/13 are as follows

For full-time UK and EU funded students: £8,600.00For Channel Island funded students: £8,600.00For International funded students: £10,950.00**Please refer to the AUCB website for discounts that apply

You can pay your fees by the following method

By cash in person at the University finance office.

By cheque made payable to ‘The Arts University Bournemouth’, posted to the Finance Section, The Arts University Bournemouth, Wallisdown BH12 5HH.

By debit/credit card, either in person at the finance office or by telephoning 01202 363214.

By electronic bank transfer using the following details:

Sort Code 30-91-08Account Number 00322852Account name The Arts University at BournemouthSwift Code LOYDGB21045IBAN Code GB28LOYD30910800322852

Lloyds TSB Bank PLC

PO Box 5, 45/47 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1ED

Please ensure full payment information is listed on the credit (preferably your student number and name).

Should you have any queries, please contact Kristina Kuprijanova on 01202 363214 or kkuprijanova@aucb.ac.uk

If you are a UK funded student, don’t forget to apply for your tuition fee loan, student loan and grant as soon as possible by logging on to www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. If your application for a tuition fee loan is approved, your fees will be paid automatically and you do not need to arrange payment.

If you are an EU or Overseas student you can pay your fees in your own currency,commission free through StudentPay which is an on-line system using Western Union Business Solutions. Western Union will transfer the funds directly to AUCB on your behalf. The link to StudentPay can be found on our website at www.aucb.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding8 | 9

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THE ART OF STUDYING Learning at university will probably be very different to how you learnt at school or college. To help you adjust to university study, the Arts University Bournemouth has created a brief on-line introduction entitled The Art of Studying. For lots of helpful hints to develop the skills you need as a student, go to www.artofstudying.co.uk RECOMMENDED READING Reading lists will be supplied in your course handbook and at the start of each unit on the course. Over the summer, please try to get access in a library or purchase a copy of one or more of the following magazines and read: AN, Frieze, Modern Painters, Art Monthly, Art Forum SUMMER PROJECT Before arriving, please do some internet research into the John Hansard Gallery, Southampton City Art Gallery, Solent Showcase and Aspace (all in Southampton) and the Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth. COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Please note that a computer of your own is NOT a course requirement. However, if you are purchasing any computer equipment for your course, you may find this information helpful.All computers in the Fine Art computer suite are Macs. Our students commonly use Microsoft Office applications as well as Photoshop, Indesign, Adobe Premiere, etc, depending on their area of practice.

Preparing for your course

Preparing for your course

Preparing to studyLearning at university will probably be very different to how you learnt at school or college. To help you adjust to university study, the Arts University at Bournemouth has created a brief on-line introduction entitled The Art of Studying. For lots of helpful hints to develop the skills you need as a student, go to www.artofstudying.co.uk

Recommended reading

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COURSE TRIP There are a number of educational visits provided each year. They are optional, but are very valuable in terms of primary research. They widen your perspective of the global fine art community of practice and can have a very beneficial influence on the development of your own work and thinking. When the Venice Biennale is held (every other year), the main overseas trip will be to Venice, in the intervening years, the overseas study visit will be to another capital of culture. In recent years these have been Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona and New York. The proposed trips for this year are: A one day study visit to London (during the first few weeks of term TBC). Cost of trip £10 plus admission charges to exhibitions. 12 - 16 November 2013, a five day visit to the Venice Biennale. The cost will include flights, 3 star hotel accommodation (shared rooms) for 4 nights and airport transfers in UK. The cost of the trip is £350. To secure a place, visit the AUB online store to pay a deposit of £150 by debit or credit card at the relevant link below. http://store.aub.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=270 (deposit payment) £150 http://store.aub.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=271 (balance payment)£200 Places are limited so book as soon as possible. You will also need to budget for your own spending money and admission charges to the biennale and other exhibitions. If you are interested in this trip, please do some research into the Venice Biennale. There will be a meeting to discuss the trip in the second week of term.

Additional course details

Additional course details

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What to bring with you

In order that we can confirm your identity, please bring the following items with you for your enrolment: • Passport or birth certificate At enrolment, all international students who require a Visa will need to bring the following documents; 1. A passport which is valid for the duration of the course. 2. A valid visa to cover the duration of the course you intend to study. 3. Original qualification certificates. If you are a national of a country outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), please bring your passport and ID card for Foreign Nationals, if you have been issued one by the UK Borders Agency. Students are asked to provide the following items for use on the course: Paints and other consumable materials appropriate to your individual practice. Brushes, palettes, palette knives, pots, containers etc. A selection of small hand tools for personal use – scissors, cutting knife, pliers, staple gun etc. Files for research, photographic and other material Notebooks and sketchbooks Camera, video camera if you have one. Electrical equipment will be PAT tested before use in the studios. Students accepted on to this course are advised to build up a personal collection of materials and equipment. Do mark your equipment for additional security.

Studio Materials Some materials are provided for the first year students and are offered at greatly subsidised prices for second and third years. Materials available from the fine art technicians store: Canvas Emulsion, size and acrylic primer Some paints Paper for drawing and studio use Some drawing materials PVA Printmaking materials Some photographic materials Hand and power tools for general use Some specialist materials like wire, latex, wax Clay and plaster Wood for stretcher making Nails, screws, pins and glues Boards and white emulsion paint for screens in the studios Other materials such as rubbers for casting and resin are expensive and will be ordered after consultation with the staff.

New student checklist

• Check the rates of tuition fees

• Apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans or grants, making sure that you consent to share information so that we can inform you of any bursaries you are entitled to

• If you have a disability please disclose this on your UCAS application, complete the enclosed disability disclosure form, and contact the Disability and Learning Support team

• If you have not already done so, arrange your accommodation or register to attend our August accommodation days

• Ensure you are vaccinated against meningitis and mumps

• Complete the enclosed GP registration form

• Arrange insurance for your belongings

• Complete any preparatory work detailed in this welcome pack

• Email your photograph for your AUCB student card

If you require this information in an alternative format please contact AUCB Student Services:

T 01202 363703 E studentadvice@aucb.ac.uk

Contact Details

Admissions 01202 363289 / 363225 admissions@aucb.ac.uk

Student Services 01202 363289 / 363242 studentadvice@aucb.ac.uk

Disability & Learning Support 01202 363289 / 363273 lsupport@aucb.ac.uk

Students’ Union 01202 363289 / 363345 studentunion@aucb.ac.uk

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• Check the rates of tuition fees on the AUB website

• Apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans or grants, making sure that

you consent to share information so that we can inform you of any bursaries you are entitled to

• If you have a disability please disclose this on your UCAS application,

complete the enclosed disability disclosure form, and contact the Disability Support team

• If you have not already done so, arrange your accommodation or register

to attend our August accommodation day

• Ensure you are vaccinated against meningitis and mumps

• Complete the enclosed GP registration form

• Arrange insurance for your belongings

• Complete any preparatory work detailed in this welcome pack

• Email your photograph for your AUB student card

Admissions, 01202 363228 01202 363225

admissions@aub.ac.uk

Student Services, 01202 363031 01202 363242

studentadvice@aub.ac.u

Academic Support, 01202 363273 academicsupport@aub.a

Disability Support, 01202 363291 wellbeing@aub.ac.uk

Students’ Union, 01202 363286 studentunion@aub.ac.uk

New student checklist

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