City Campus Open Day programme - Saturday 17 November 2018

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17 November 2018

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Going to university is about more than just getting a qualification. You should leave equipped with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make an impact.

A degree from UWE Bristol means experience that will complement your education. From work placements and sports, to volunteering and networking, we’ll help you get the most from your opportunities. So instead of showing employers what you can do, you’ll be able to show them what you’ve done.

That’s the UWE Bristol 360° experience.

Everyone and everything here shares a single purpose: to make sure that you’re well-positioned for the future you want.

Our focus on real-world learning experiences means thatPoint when you graduate you’ll be S Sign-in

adaptable, enterprising and ready for work.

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Today is your chance to find this out for yourself. Meet passionate academic staff and talk to enthusiastic students about their own adventures. Find out about all the extra-curricular activities you can get involved in. Love sports? Music? Debating or volunteering? The opportunities are endless, so make sure you take a tour of our facilities and all they can offer you.

And finally, don‘t forget to have a look around Bristol before you leave. We’re biased, of course, but it’s hard to think of a better UK city to study and live in.

Welcome to the start of your UWE Bristol experience.

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What now?

• Check your ticket for your Sign-in Point, and make your way there to let us know you‘ve arrived. The Sign-in Point is open between 10:00 and 14:00.

• Head over to the Information and Advice Zone. This is where you can book yourself on tours of campus and talk to our various support teams.

• Browse the next few pages for information on talks, tours and other activities throughout the day.

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAY From subject-specific talks to campus tours and drop-in sessions, today is your chance to experience what it’s like to study at UWE Bristol for yourself.

Learning and teaching • Attend a department overview talk for a welcome from the department running your course. Find out about our approach to learning and teaching.

• Head over to a course talk for more information about the programme you’re interested in.

• And don’t forget our drop-ins with academic staff – your opportunity to ask teaching staff all your burning questions.

Tours • We've got accommodation to suit everyone.

Come along to one of our accommodation tours to visit a student flat in the city.

• Get the full City Campus experience by taking a campus tour of our buildings and grounds.

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UWE Bristol ranked 37th out of 121 UK institutions in the 2019 Guardian league table.

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Information and Advice Zone • From practical advice on the application process, to information about the range of support on offer, our experts are on hand to help guide you through the process of getting to university.

Take a break • Our main campus café, Traders, will be serving a range of food and drink, so pop in here when you want to refuel.

• You’ll also find complimentary refreshments in the Information and Advice Zone.

Finding your way If you get lost or have any questions during your day, please come and speak to one of our team of staff and Student Ambassadors.

We’re here to help. Or if you’re on Twitter, tweet your questions to our social media team using the hashtag #UWEOpenDay. @UWEBristol

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Professional Support Services Talks Activity Money advice and funding An introduction to student financial support

Time 12:15–12:45 or 14:30–15:00

Location 2B13

Drop-ins – Bower Ashton Activity

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Location

Information and Advice Zone • Accommodation • Admissions • Disability, Wellbeing, Dyslexia/SpLD Support • Finance

10:00–15:00

A Block, Learning Zone

Bower Ashton library drop-in Drop-in and have a chat with one of our knowledgeable library staff who will be happy to tell you all about our new facilities.

10:00–15:00

Library

Tours and visits Activity

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Bower Ashton campus tour A walking tour of the campus with a Student Ambassador. The campus offers outstanding facilities for you to develop your creative practices. You will have the opportunity to see these during your tour of course specific facilities and the campus.

10:00–15:00

City centre accommodation tour There will be free shuttle buses to our city centre accommodation (Nelson/Drake House) running throughout the day.

10:00–15:00

Please be prepared for possible delays due to heavy traffic in Bristol on a Saturday.

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Allow up to 45 minutes

Buses depart every 30 minutes

Location A Block, Learning Zone

Outside F Block main reception

Arnolfini tour Free shuttle buses will run throughout the day to Arnolfini, where our Graphic Design and Fashion Communication programmes are based, or feel free to make your own way there.

10:00–15:00 Buses depart every 30 minutes

Outside F Block main reception

Maps will be available with walking routes from Arnolfini to the city centre accommodation.

Please be prepared for possible delays due to heavy traffic in Bristol on a Saturday.

Spike Island tour Tours of Spike Island will run directly after Fine Art course talks. Please note that the studios will not be open outside of these scheduled tours.

Buses depart following Fine Art course talks

Outside F Block main reception

This tour will be followed by an optional visit to our city centre accommodation.

Refreshments – Bower Ashton Activity

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Complimentary tea and coffee

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10:00–15:00

Location A Block, Learning Zone

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Source: DLHE (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education) Survey 2018.

Find your room: example – 2D067 – your room is on level 2, in D Block, and room number 67.

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Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education Art and Design Activity

Time

Location

Sign in

10:00–14:00

F Block, Sign-in Point

Welcome and department overview talk

10:00–10:15 or 12:30–12:45

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Drawing and Print BA(Hons)

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

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Fashion Communication BA(Hons)

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

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Fashion Textiles BA(Hons)

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

4B13

Fine Art BA(Hons)

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

2B13

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

1B1

Illustration BA(Hons)

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

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Interior Design BA(Hons)

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

2B11

Art and Design Foundation Year

10:30–11:30 or 13:00–14:00

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Portfolio advice talk

12:00–12:30 or 14:30–15:00

1B1

Drop-in with academic staff

11:30–12:00 or 14:00–14:30

See rooms above

Course talks

This talk will be followed by an optional tour of Arnolfini.

Please allow for additional time.

This talk will be followed by an optional tour of Spike Island.

Please allow for additional time.

Graphic Design BA(Hons) This talk will be followed by an optional tour of Arnolfini.

Please allow for additional time.

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Film and Journalism Activity

Time

Location

Sign in

10:00–14:00

F Block, Sign-in Point

Welcome and department overview talk

10:30–10:45 or 13:00–13:15

0A18

Animation BA(Hons)

11:00–12:00 or 13:30–14:30

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Broadcast Journalism BA(Hons) Journalism and Public Relations BA(Hons) Media and Journalism BA(Hons)

11:00–12:00 or 13:30–14:30

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Drama BA(Hons) Drama and Acting BA(Hons)

11:00–12:00 or 13:30–14:30

0A18

Filmmaking BA(Hons)

11:00–12:00 or 13:30–14:30

2B1

Photography BA(Hons)

11:00–12:00 or 13:30–14:30

3B1

Portfolio advice talk

12:30–13:00

0A18

Drop-in with academic staff

12:00–12:30 or 14:30–15:00

See rooms above

Course talks

TOP 10 in the UK for student satisfaction.

Source: The National Student Survey 2018

Find your room: example – 2D067 – your room is on level 2, in D Block, and room number 67.

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BOWER ASHTON CAMPUS MAP

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