Welcome to the Foundation Course 2011 2012, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design

Cally Saunders, Associate Dean Access and Progression

Study support Drop-in sessions are located in Room 217. Make appointments at the front desk.

Study support provides tailored support in: Time management Writing and research Dyslexia and disability support Understanding project briefs

Study support English Language classes in Room 217, 2nd Floor on Wednesdays and Fridays. They are essential for you to get the IELTS needed for BA. Check Blackboard regularly for updates.

Attendance and Punctuality

Be respectful to tutors and peers: Daily registers called at 10.30 am & 2.00pm. You must get to your studio a little before then. Late arrival will be marked as absence.

Studio Culture
iPod and mobile use not acceptable during taught classes No food or drink consumed in studios (except water in screw top bottles) In all UAL buildings: No Smoking Policy

Studio Culture
Valuables: Do not leave valuables unattended in studios ( including library books) As part of your professional training you are solely responsible for the care of your work & the security of your possessions.

Studio Culture
Working in studios: The building remains open after class in the evenings until 8.30pm, but unsupervised. You may use only the studios if three or more students are present. Fire Alarm: Leave building immediately by the nearest signed fire exit route & assemble on the opposite side of the road, by the Coach and Horses pub

Studio Culture
Health and Safety: Do not stand on tables or chairs and do not hang work from pipes. There are steps on every floor, to help you fasten work higher. No spraying is allowed in any studios. There is a spray booth on the third floor. Ask your tutor for more information

Studio Culture
Clear up: Throw rubbish in bins and recycle bins. Do not leave any work in the studio on tables or walls- unless instructed by Tutor. Any work left lying on the floor will be cleared away by cleaners. Pack away all your equipment the studio may be in use again later. Clean your working space Use studio sinks for cleaning equipment (not toilet sinks).

The course is divided into 5 Curriculum Areas

Fashion, Textiles and Styling

3 Dimensional Design and Architecture

Graphic & Communication Design

Fine Art

Performance Design and Practice

Curriculum Leaders are responsible for these areas

Jo Simpson

Karla Newell

Tim Meara

Adrian Scrivener

Marie Blunck-Ward

Fashion, Textiles and Styling

3 Dimensional Design and Architecture

Graphic & Communication Design

Fine Art

Performance Design and Practice

Fashion, Textiles and Styling

3 Dimensional Design and Architecture

Graphic & Communication Design

Graphic Design 1 Graphic Design 2 Graphic Design 3 Graphics / Photography Graphics / Illustration 1 Graphics / Illustration 2

Fine Art

Performance Design and Practice

Performance Design & Practice 1 Performance Design & Practice 2 Painting Sculpture Video & Photography Fine Art Practice 1 Fine Art Practice 2

3D Design 1 Fashion 1 Fashion 2 Fashion 3 Textiles 1 Textiles 2 3D Design 2

Architecture & Spatial Design 1 Architecture & Spatial Design 2 Jewellery Fashion Jewellery & Accessories

Styling for Fashion & Textiles

All 25 pathways encourage Intellectual enquiry Research skills Practical skills Interest in culture, art and society Creative thinking and problem solving ability

These are transferable skills incorporated into Units.

Some key dates for the year: Autumn Term: 5th September 15th December Spring Term: 3rd January 17th May

Week 1 4 (Diagnostic): You will each complete a one-week project in: Fashion, Textiles & Styling Graphic & Communication Design 3 Dimensional Design & Architecture Fine Art and Performance Design & Practice * (* these two areas combine during this time)

All Groups will need to bring A3 Sketchbook Reflective Journal Information file A project specific material list will be provided by your group tutor.

The Sketchbook is your primary resource. It represents you the Artist / Designer and is the space where you explore, record and develop the potential of your ideas and experiments.

It will include: Observational drawings and sketches / selected research / concise notes / material samples / selected photographs / design drawings / constructed images / illustrations / tests / colour experimentation / diagrams / visualisations / design development

The reflective Journal represents you the student, through daily analysis of the lessons you are learning and the questions you are engaging with. It is the place where critical reflection takes place - the process of analyzing, reconsidering and questioning experiences.

It will include, for example: What you have learned / What research has given you ideas and how / What techniques you are using and why / What you are finding hard and why / What feedback you have had from others and how you will use it

The Information File is your archive. It is the place where supporting information that you collect as part of your research and practice is organised.

It will include: Project briefs and handouts / exhibition leaflets / library photocopies / web links / printed web references / instructions / technical notes and information / bibliography of your research / unexpected inspiration / samples

Blackboard http://blackboard.arts.ac.uk
An essential online communication tool for the course, so you must log on to it as soon as possible Gives you access to all course-related information, from timetables and project briefs to information about events and opportunities Regularly updated with announcements and information

Blackboard http://blackboard.arts.ac.uk
The password you were sent will only work three times. You must change your password during this time or you will be logged out.

FAD Computer Studios

Location: Second Floor
between the ladies and the lift

Opening Times: Technical Staff:

10:00 5:30 David Tatnell (full-time)

Other staff when needed from Kings Cross

FAD Computer Studios

Within the computing area we have three basic rules:

RULE 1
NO EATING OR DRINKING IN THE STUDIO
(except for bottled water)

LUNCH TIME 13:00 14:00

The studios will only be left open over lunch as long as there are a minimum of three students present. If they are used as a place to eat then they will be closed during the lunch period.

FAD Computer Studios

Within the computing area we have three basic rules

RULE 2
RESPECT OTHER STUDIO USERS
Chat/socialise/debate by all means, we actively encourage collaboration, but try not to get so noisy/boisterous that it affects others. For AV work use headphones Mobile phone usage, turn off during taught sessions and keep on silent the rest of the time, if you do have to talk on the phone keep it short or carry on your conversation outside the studio. HELP KEEP THE AREA CLEAN

FAD Computer Studios

Within the computing area we have three basic rules

RULE 3
WORK SAFELY
NO SPRAYING: We will close the studios until the fumes clear, this could take 2-3 hours AVOID CREATING TRIP HAZARDS: Dont leave cables, bags, portfolios etc across the walkways. Put them under the desks. ADJUST YOUR SEAT CORRECTLY: Refer to signage and the HelpPoint [located in the Dock] for further information. TAKE A BREAK: As a minimum, every hour take a five to ten minute break.

FAD Computer Studios

Four helpful tips to make your life easier

HELPFUL TIP 1

SAVE OFTEN AND TO MORE THAN ONE PLACE

A usb key (pen drive) is essential, please put your name on it as they plug in to the back of the computers and are often forgotten about. If you end up working with video an external firewire hard drive is a worthwhile investment (usb too slow for video). THE DESKTOP AND DOWNLOADS FOLDER ARE CLEARED ON LOG OUT REMEMBER: YOUR WORK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

FAD Computer Studios

Four helpful tips to make your life easier

HELPFUL TIP 2
BRING YOUR OWN LEADS/CABLES IN
We dont have a cable for every device you may want to plug into the computer. There are 50 imacs in the studio if everyone is trying to connect via Bluetooth it can take a long time to locate the device you are trying to connect to. NOT ALL CAMERAS WILL DIRECTLY CONNECT TO THE IMACS, SO IF YOU HAVE A CARD READER BRING IT WITH YOU.

FAD Computer Studios

Four helpful tips to make your life easier

HELPFUL TIP 3
SOFTWARE: All our imacs have the following core applications installed: ADOBE CS4 MASTER COLLECTION MS OFFICE 2008 FINALCUT EXPRESS IWORK 09

If you are working with a newer version of any of the above software and wish to open it at college you will need to save it in a legacy file format. If you are using another word processing application always save using a couple of alternatives an RTF (Rich Text Format) or as a DOC (Microsoft Word Document) file. WE ARE UNABLE TO SUPPLY SOFTWARE OR FIX PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

FAD Computer Studios

Four helpful tips to make your life easier

HELPFUL TIP 4
HELP
Technical staff are here to help you but there will be times when the studio is exceptionally busy. A HelpPoint is available and can be accessed from the Dock this will provide answers to most of the common questions you might have.

WHAT WE CAN NOT HELP YOU WITH Any problems you have with your college email or Blackboard usernames /passwords you will need to call 020 7514 9898 [10:00 17:00].

FAD Computer Studios

TO LOG IN
Click on the student option, no password is required.

TO START UP
The power button is located at the back of the computer, bottom left.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES

Plug your usb device into the back of the computer. Not all devices will work if connected to the keyboard.