Open Day Programme Rochester - Saturday 6 June 2015

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1 Open Day Programme Rochester - Saturday 6 June

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3 WELCOME Welcome to our Rochester campus Open Day. Rochester houses a range of subjects and specialisms, including Animation, Fashion, Crafts & Product Design and Photogrpahy, as well as Pre-degree courses. At today s Open Day you ll have the opportunity to find out what we do here, explore the facilities and speak to our students and staff. In addition to this you will also have the opportunity to experience our 2015 Graduation Shows - have a look at what our Graduates are achieving this year and what you could potentially achieve if you choose a creative career with us. You will also have the chance to see the UCA accommodation. More information about our accommodation and how to apply can be found on page 8 of this programme. Our Open Day will be open from 9.30am to 2.30pm. During this time you can take part in the following: - Attend a Welcome talk - Visit the course talks you have expressed an interest in - Take a tour of the campus and accommodation - Attend a portfolio advice session - Tour our Graduation Shows - Talk to our staff and students You ll find a full timetable of the scheduled talks on page 6 and 7. To make sure you get the most of your day make sure you plan in advance. Not sure how to get here? We have provided you with all the information you need on how to get to UCA Rochester on page 4. Chat to us on Twitter using #wecreate before, during and after your We ll be tweeting throughout the day - we ll share photos of the event and live updates from all of our campuses. 3

4 GETTING HERE UCA Rochester Fort Pitt, Rochester, Kent ME1 1DZ BY ROAD Take the M2 from either London or East Kent direction, then exit the M2 at junction 3 (A229). Follow the signs to Chatham/Rochester. After the Toys R Us roundabout, stay in the left hand lane and continue onto City Way. After about 2 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 at the hill. Parking is limited on campus but there are pay and display carparks nearby. BY RAIL Trains go to either Rochester or Chatham stations and our campus is an equal distance between the two. However, we recommend that you go to Chatham station as the walk to the campus is slightly quicker and a more direct route. For times and details of trains please see the National Rail website. 4

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6 TALKS WELCOME TALK A member of our Leadership Team will set the scene for your Open Day with an introduction to UCA Lecture Theatre Lecture Theatre 1 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES ANIMATION BA (HONS) COMPUTER ANIMATION ARTS Lecture Theatre Lecture Theatre 1 CRAFTS & PRODUCT DESIGN PRE-DEGREE COURSES Hear about the range of pre-degree courses available at UCA Rochester: - Access to HE Diploma in Art & Design - Diploma in Art & Design - Foundation Studies - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology Room 119 (Lower 3rd Floor) Room 119 (Lower 3rd Floor) PORTFOLIO ADVICE SESSIONS Find out how to make the best of your portfolio, what it could include and how to present it Room 122 (Lower 3rd Floor) Room 122 (Lower 3rd Floor) TV PRODUCTION (MAIDSTONE STUDIOS) Please note that the talk for TV Production is at Maidstone Studios, where the course is delivered. If you would like to attend this talk then please make your way directly to Maidstone Studios, Vinters Park, Maidstone, ME14 5NZ. BA (HONS) TV PRODUCTION Maidstone Studios (followed by a tour of the facilities) 6 BA (HONS) CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY BA (HONS) SILVERSMITHING, GOLDSMITHING & JEWELLERY Room 103 (Lower 3rd Floor) BA (HONS) PRODUCT DESIGN Room L4.28 (Lower 4th Floor) FASHION & TEXTILES BA (HONS) FASHION ATELIER Room 806 (Upper 4th Floor) Room 806 (Upper 4th Floor) BA (HONS) FASHION DESIGN Room 205 (Lower 2nd Floor) Room 205 (Lower 2nd Floor) BA (HONS) FASHION TEXTILES: PRINT Room 307 (Lower 1st Floor) MARKETING, PROMOTION & MANAGEMENT BA (HONS) FASHION MEDIA & PROMOTION Room 205b (Lower 2nd Floor) Room 205b (Lower 2nd Floor) BA (HONS) FASHION BUYING RETAIL MANAGEMENT Room 315b (Lower 1st Floor) PERFORMING ARTS BA (HONS) CREATIVE ARTS FOR THEATRE & FILM Room L4.26 (Lower 4th Floor) Room L4.26 (Lower 4th Floor)

7 TALKS PHOTOGRAPHY BA (HONS) PHOTOGRAPHY Xchange (Ground Floor) BA (HONS) FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Xchange (Ground Floor) POSTGRADUATE COURSES MA CONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY MA DESIGN MA FASHION Room L4.08 (Lower 4th Floor) MA PHOTOGRAPHY Xchange (Ground Floor) 7

8 ACCOMMODATION There is a hall of residence at Rochester, Doust Way, which is situated by the beautiful River Medway and is about five minutes walk from Rochester railway station. All 214 rooms are single study rooms with en suite bathrooms and are furnished with bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, under-bed storage and a noticeboard. If you re looking at the TV Production course at Maidstone TV Studios, you can also apply for accommodation at Doust Way. We aim to house as many new full-time students as possible who want to live in university accommodation, in line with our allocation policy. From the March of your year of entry, and once you have had your offer firmly accepted, you can apply for accommodation through the applicant portal, which will also have information on residents fees and periods of residence. We advise you apply for your accommodation as early as possible. You can indicate the accommodation and type of room you d like and we can take these into account, although we can t guarantee to offer your first choice. The first allocation of university accommodation is carried out in July and on a rolling basis after that - we will let you know the outcome of by as soon as possible. If you have been successful, you will be able to view and accept/reject your Accommodation Agreement through our online system. For more on accommodation, visit: ucreative.ac.uk/uca-accommodation TOURS - ACCOMMODATION & CAMPUS CAMPUS TOUR Explore the campus and its facilities, guided by a Student Ambassador. Tours will start at 10.15am and at every hour until 3.15pm from the Zandra Rhodes Gallery in reception. ACCOMMODATION TOUR Take a look at the accommodation on campus, guided by a Student Ambassador. Tours will start at 11am and at every hour until 2pm from the Accommodation Desk in the reception area. 8

9 EXPLORE ROCHESTER Rochester is a historic town with a modern twist. By day, students at this campus enjoy discovering the town s rich literary heritage and beautiful architecture. By night, Rochester s impressive selection of bars. clubs and restaurants become the main attraction for the student community. Places to eat on the day Our refectory on campus will be open for the duration of the Open Day, so you can purchase and enjoy lunch on campus. Alternatively, head into Rochester or Chatham where you ll find a whole host of eateries including Chimichanga, Nando s, Pizza Express, and a range of local restaurants such as gastropubs and other cuisines such as Italian, Mexican and Indian. 9

10 APPLYING TO UCA The course you choose determines how you apply - this could be directly to UCA or through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). OTHER APPLICATIONS You should apply directly to UCA for: - Graduate Diploma in Art & Design - Pre-sessional English Language PRE-DEGREE APPLICATIONS You should apply directly to UCA for all pre-degree courses. They are very popular and we recommend that you submit your application by the end of March at the latest. When places are filled, we will close applications to these courses. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Prosective students from outside the UK and EU can apply directly via our website or through UCAS for undergraduate courses. Please see ucreative.ac.uk/international-admissions for further information. 10 UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS You should apply via UCAS for all full-time undergraduate courses, and should apply directly to UCA for part-time undergraduate courses. Applications to UCAS must be made online either through the UCAS website or through your school or college using the Apply system. The UCAS institution code for UCA is C93 The UCAS institution name is UCA The campus code for Rochester is R To guarantee that your application is considered for full-time UCA undergraduate courses, you must apply by the UCAS equal consideration deadline of January. For further information on UCAS, please see: ucas.com POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS You should apply directly to UCA for our postgraduate courses. Each course has its own specific application form, which can be found in the Apply Now section of our website: ucreative.ac.uk/apply-now We accept applications throughout the year for our postgraduate courses. APPLICANT DAYS AND INTERVIEWS You may be invited to attend an Applicant Day (which may include an interview) or be asked to submit other material as part of the application process. Details will be confirmed once we have received your application. GUIDE TO UCAS TARIFF POINTS FROM A LEVELS A Level Grade Tariff points A* 140 A 120 B 100 C 80 D 60 E 40 For information on UCAS tariff points, please go to: ucas.com/how-it-all-works/explore-your-options/ entry-requirements/tariff-tables

11 91.9% of Graduates employed (or in further study) within six months Highest RANKING SPECIALIST ARTS university in the Complete University Guide 2016 Over 160 years of unparalleled creativity 6,000+ students across four campuses 11

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