Welcome to Design School Kolding (DK)

BACKGROUND Design School Kolding is an institute of higher education under the Ministry of Education. The school was founded in 1967.

The school moved to these premises in 1998 and at the same time changed the name from Kunsthåndværkerskolen to Designskolen Kolding – in English: Design School Kolding.

Study Areas: Design School Kolding has about 350 students and provides design education within the following Departments: Department for Industrial Design BA+ MA Department for Fashion Design BA + MA Department for Textile Design BA + MA Department for Accessory Design BA Department for Communication Design BA + MA

Entrance The students have very different backgrounds when they start here, but the most common background is 9- 10 years in public school, 3 years in an upper secondary school (gymnasium) and at least 2 years of preparation within their chosen subject. The students are normally between 22 – 25 years old before they start here. They apply through portfolio, which they have to send to the school in April and the best are asked for an interview at the school. After this the selection is made and the chosen ones can start 1st September.

The Training The school has 2 semesters. First semester is from 1st September to 31st December. Second semester is from 1st January to 30th June.

Teaching language on the Bachelor program is Danish, but most of the teachers speak English. The Master is in English. Most of the teachers are visiting teachers. The school has about 100 guest teachers for shorter courses.

The training is divided into a 3 year BA and a 2 year MA.

The first level is the Bachelor, which includes the first 3 study years. The study consists of basic common courses and specific courses within their chosen subjects. 2nd level is the Master and takes 2 years. The studies focus on major projects and the final graduating project.

Exchange / Incoming students For the moment the school registers about 40 exchange students a year. Their status can be different, such as exchange students through bilateral agreements, visiting students from other schools, or candidates who are not registered as students elsewhere, but just want to study at DK: for a shorter period of time. From all applicants we need application form, portfolio, letter of interest / motivation and a CV.

What is Kolding known for? DK is rooted in the Danish cultural heritage and tradition of Danish Design. Our school is known for being anti-hierarchical, founded in humanism and focusing on design that is meaningful. We respect the raw material entailed in each student and staff member and value dialogue, equality and diversity. The school’s approach to teaching is that we don’t provide the answer. We discover it together.

DK’s student intake is based on talent. This distinguishes DK from traditional universities. We cultivate and value talent and challenge it by teaching our students to reflect on their own process and by teaching them to collaborate by completing tasks related to specific contexts of use, preferably in interaction with industry. We believe that relating to history and tradition enables the creation of something new. At DK we work with tools, techniques, concepts and methods. We build on knowledge and research and emphasize sensory perception and experiments; uniting the hands and the mind.

DK has university status. We offer an academic setting that comprises a number of recognized researchers focusing on the emergent research field of design and a growing output of PhD projects. At the same time, we value professional practice and give priority to offering excellent workshop conditions enabling our students to work with the materials on a 1:1 scale.

We require our school faculty to be practitioners in their field, and our esteemed visiting faculty insures inspiration from professional practice.

In the words of former Master’s degree student Alina Moat. ”Design School Kolding may be small compared to other schools, yet great in terms of human interaction, skill, and dedication”.

THE GENETICS OF OUR STUDENTS: Create form that is aesthetically appealing Develop or identify ways of applying new materials Design and facilitate processes Represent the human factor in the design of technology Be a fly on the wall in terms of making observations that are transformed into concepts Be a fly in the soup in terms of involvement and insights into work processes that differ from their own Sustain the ability to wonder and ask questions which may lead to new insights Create sensory experiences which speak to more than the rational mind Create products and services that are socially inclusive Create processes that generate involvement and engagement across traditional professional disciplines

T i lPRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL [Initialer] ,NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SCHOOL [Initialer]Design School Kolding Aagade 10 6000 Kolding Telephone: +45 76301100 Fax: +45 76301112 Main e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.designskolenkolding.dk

CONTACT PERSONS Anette Flinck, Head of International Relations, [email protected] +45 40211100 Karina Sørensen, School Secretariat, [email protected] +45 9133 3054 Lotte Eggert Kiil, School Secretariat, [email protected] +45 9133 3053

CONTACT STAFF Department for Industrial Design Head of Department, mr. Peter W. Barker, [email protected] Department of Textile Design Head of Department, mrs. Helle Gråbæk, [email protected] Department of Fashion Design Head of Department, ms. Nadine Möllenkamp, [email protected] Department of Accessory Design Head of Department, ms. Josephine Winther Department for Communication Design Head of Department, mr. Stephan Saaltink, [email protected]

Student Administration Secretary, mrs. Hanne Hedegaard, [email protected] Secretary, mrs. Katrine W. Kristensen, [email protected]

IT Department: IT System administrator, mr. Henrik N. Gill, [email protected] +45 76355512, +45 20231116 IT support, mr. Alain Villa Monteiro, [email protected] +45 40161123

OPENING HOURS OF THE SCHOOL Office hours: Monday-Thursday: 8.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. Friday: 8.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

The school is open for students: Every day: 7.00 a.m. – midnight. The school is closed during holidays.

ALARM The alarm will be on from midnight till 7 in the morning. 10 minutes to midnight there will be a small alarm will go on to remind you of the clock almost being midnight and you will have 10 minutes till the real alarm will go on. Should the alarm go on, please stay in the building until the watch company arrives so that they can find out what caused the alarm. CANTEEN The canteen is open every working day: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 08.30a.m. – 2.30p.m. Wednesday: 11.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. Friday: 08.30a.m. – 1.30p.m.

PAPER AND PENCIL SHOP The school has a shop with paper and pencils next to the reception. Opening hours: Check in front of the door.

BUYING MATERIAL AT THE DEPARTMENTS At the departments you will find different small shops for material. The shops have different opening hours and there are assistants connected to these shops.

COMPUTERS, COPY, PRINT AND INTRANET The school has different computers but you are advised to bring your own laptop. You are given an introduction for how to use our wireless internet. The school also has an Intranet where all necessary documents will be available. Please make sure to abide by the regulations concerning use of IT such as it is forbidden to download illegal or copywrite material. Copy and print: You will be given a student card. This has to be activated by the IT office and then you can use it for taking copies. You will have a kind of “account” at the school where you will put money on your print account.

INTERNET / E-MAIL You will have your personal Design School Kolding email. Please, check your e-mail and the Intranet every day, because this will be used to get in contact with you and give you all necessary information.

THE LIBRARY In the central area right inside the school you will find our library. Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 9.00a.m. – 3.00p.m. Friday: 9.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. Lunch hour every day from 12.00 -12.30p.m.

SMOKING Smoking is not allowed inside the school.

STUDENT CARD Exchange students receive a student / entry card. It is handed out at the beginning of a semester.

ACCOMODATION For accomodation, you can contact www.studentkolding.dk. Mail: [email protected].

GENERAL PRACTICAL INFORMATION

BEFORE DEPARTURE Exchange students: Make academic agreements with your home co-ordinator. Stays longer than 3 months and countries where visa is needed for entering : non-EU/EEA citizens: Apply for and obtain a residence permit before going to Denmark. Take out insurance (health, theft, liability, and travel/luggage insurance). EU/EEA citizens must bring along the blue European health insurance card. Nordic citizens: bring along the internordic moving certificate “internordisk flyttebevis” if you stay longer than six months.

FORMALITIES FOR FOREIGN NATIONS COMING TO DENMARK NON-EU/EEA NATIONS For information on residence permits and other rules and regulations, please visit the website of the Danish Immigration Service at this website: http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/frontpage.htm

EU/EEA NATIONS Please, look at this website: http://www.statsforvaltningen.dk/site.aspx?p=6394 Please note that, the Design School Kolding has made arrangement for applying for residence permission upon arrival.

TAXES In Denmark, paying taxes is statutory. If you plan to work in Denmark or you are entitled to receiving the Danish State Education Grant, you must carefully study the rules and regulations in order to avoid debts to the tax authorities who has the right to take retroactive action if the rules are not properly observed. Here is the link to the Tax office: http://www.skat.dk/

YOUR ADDRESS Put your name on the door/letter box at your Danish residence, in order for the postman to find you. Otherwise you will not receive any mail. If you change your address during your stay in Denmark, the National Register must be notified no later than five days after you have moved. It is also advisable to inform the post office, as your mail will then automatically be forwarded to your new address for six months after moving. When you leave Denmark again, you must notify the National Register no later than five days prior to your departure.

You must also inform the international office if you move during your stay here. Please, also remember to inform the international office if you change your phone number and when you get your Danish Social Security number!

HEALTH AND INSURANCE Public health services are partly or fully subsidised for Danish residents. Thus, the conditions for medical and dental treatment for foreign visitors to Denmark depend on the length of their stay and their residential status.

MEDICAL TREATMENT For stays exceeding three months. If you are staying in Denmark on a residence permit or a registration certificate, i.e. if you are staying in Denmark for at least three months, you are automatically included in the Danish Health Insurance Scheme, when you register at the National Register. This gives you the right to free medical treatment by a general practitioner and in public hospitals. Please, note that with a few exceptions, foreigners from outside the and the EU are not covered by the Danish Health Insurance Scheme until after six weeks from the date of arrival in Denmark. Such persons are advised to take out personal health insurance to cover the first six weeks of their stay. When you register at the National Register, you will be asked to choose a general practitioner, and it may be a good idea to ask a Danish friend to recommend one. The personal registration number, which you receive, also serves as your health insurance number. After your registration you will receive a yellow health insurance card. Always remember to bring the card when you see your doctor or your dentist. The name, address and phone number of your doctor will be printed on the card. When leaving Denmark the yellow card must be returned to the National Register and you have to notify your departure either digitally or go to the local Borgerservice office in Bredgade.

For stays shorter than three months. If your stay in Denmark is shorter than three months, you are not automatically covered by the Danish Health Insurance Scheme. The rules applicable vary according to nationality: Nationals from the Nordic countries are entitled to the same medical treatment as Danish nationals. Nationals from the EU countries are entitled to medical treatment in emergency cases and, provided they bring an E111 form from their home country, to the same medical treatment as Danish nationals. Non-EU nationals are not covered by the Danish Health Insurance Scheme and are therefore strongly advised to take out personal insurance to cover expenses for medical treatment during their stay in Denmark. The International Health Insurance, phone: +45 33153099 may advise you, if you do not have an insurance from your home country. Please keep your self updated on new regulations on nyidanmark.dk

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH A DOCTOR Most doctors have open for a few emergency consultations every day. But normally you call them and make an appointment. The phone number of your doctor can be found on your yellow card. If you need to consult a doctor on weekdays between 4.00p.m. and 8.00a.m., during weekends or public holidays, you must call the doctor on duty (Lægevagten) on phone: +45 70110707. Lægevagten is situated at the hospital. See address at the end of this information letter.

EMERGENCIES In case of emergency, dial 112. Ask for an ambulance, the police or the fire department, state your name, address and the phone number you are calling from. Stay by the phone until your information has been confirmed. If you need emergency treatment, you should contact the Accident and Emergency Department at Kolding Hospital (Kolding Sygehus, Skadestuen), which is open around the clock for minor injuries incurred within the last 24 hours. On those conditions emergency treatment is free. In case of severe injuries the Accident and Emergency Department at Kolding Hospital must be contacted.

DENTAL TREATMENT Stay exceeding three months. Dental treatment is subsidised to some extent, but the amount varies according to the treatment given. You are therefore advised to ask the dentist in advance what the treatment will cost you. Dental treatment is fairly expensive in Denmark. You must always remember to bring your yellow card.

Stays shorter than three months. For foreigners staying in Denmark less than three months, dental treatment is not subsidised. You are therefore advised to take out personal insurance to cover any possible dental treatment. When contacting a dentist, you will be required to pay in cash.

How to get in touch with a dentist. If you need dental treatment, you are free to choose your dentist. Look in the phone directory under Tandlæger, or ask a friend to recommend one. Please note that you will usually have to make an appointment in advance. If you need to contact a dentist during weekends or public holidays, contact the dentist on duty (Tandlægevagten), phone: +45 65414551.

PRIVATE INSURANCE Before your arrival in Denmark you should check whether you are covered by travellers’ insurance or by insurance in your home country. You are strongly advised to take out insurance against theft, fire, etc. as well as a public liability and health insurance, as you are not covered by any insurance made by DK during your stay here. Also make sure that you are covered if you get so ill that you have to be transported back to your home country. The Danish Health Insurance does not cover that (as Danes are home ).

ARRIVING AND LIVING IN KOLDING The two biggest airports in Denmark are Kastrup Airport in and , located 44 km from Kolding. From Kastrup there are trains going directly to Kolding. It takes about 2,5 hours. From Billund Airport there are direct busses to Kolding. They take about 1 hour. You can check the trains at www.dsb.dk and the local busses at www.sydtrafik.dk

TAXIS Taxis are normally available from the train station, town centre and the airport. A taxi may be ordered by calling +45 70252525 or +45 35353535. Note that actually taxis are called taxa in Denmark!

BICYCLES In Denmark, bicycling is a very common form of transportation. In most towns there are bicycles paths. If you are interested in purchasing either a new or a second-hand bicycle, you may try at a local bicycle dealer. Or you may attend the sale of lost properties at the police station!

BUSES There are regional buses (regionale busser) and buses only driving within the town limits (bybusser). You can check www.sydtrafik.dk for more schedules.

PURCHASING A CAR IN DENMARK Foreign nationals who can document that they will be staying in Denmark for less than a year may buy a car without having to pay the full Danish registration fee. The purchase price will be redused considerably – often to less than half the price. Foreign nationals driving their own car in Denmark can apply for exemption from paying the Danish vægtafgift (tax on motor vehicles according to weight), if they stay for less than one year. For detailed information, please see www.skat.dk

BRINGING YOUR OWN CAR TO DENMARK As a student you can bring your own car to Denmark and use it for up to two years with your foreign license plates no more than 185 days per year. To do this, you must complete the form called Application for permit to drive a foreign registered car in Denmark, in order to have our car registered withnin 2 weeks after your arrival. The form can be found on www.skat.dk

RENTING A CAR Addresses can be found in the telephone directory (look under Autoudlejning) and in the tourist guide.

BANKS Banking hours are from 9.30a.m.-4.00p.m., Thursday till 5.00p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays all banks are closed. Cash points for cash withdrawals from credit cards are available at all times. You can open a bank account once you have obtained the Danish Cpr. Number.

Credit Cards Credit cards are accepted in most shops and restaurants. However, some supermarkets only accept the special Danish smart card called Dankort. Cash points for withdrawal of cash from credit cards can be found outside several banks in the city centre. Please be aware that your bank imposes a limit as to the amount withdrawn at one time.

Bank Account In order to open a bank account you will need your Danish civil registration number issued by the National Register together with your new address here in Denmark.

RELIGION The Danish State Church (Folkekirken) is protestant (Evangelical Lutheran), but Denmark has complete freedom of religion. In Kolding several religious societies are represented.

CLIMATE Denmark has a rather humid, temperate climate with variable and often unpredictable weather. Spring comes in April/May and summer temperatures vary from 15-25 degrees, but can go up to 30-35 degrees. Around September it becomes colder. January/February are usually the coldest months with an average temperature of 2 degrees. However, it may become as cold as minus 10 degrees or lower. Therefore, always bring some warm and waterproof clothing, regardless of season.

DANISH RADIO AND TELEVISION News in English are available on Danish broadcasting corporation’s homepage: www.dr.dk The Danish national television has several channels, DR1, DR2, DR3, DRK, DR Ramasjang, and TV2 and TV2 Zulu, TV2 Charlie. In addition satellite cable TV is also available in most places. Please note that in Denmark we pay a Media License Fee. Every household with electric appliances such as TV, radio, video, DVD, computer with internet access, mobile phone or similar electronic devises that work as a television or radio receiver has to pay a media license. As a student in Denmark with your own room, you are considered to be a household. You should therefore expect to have to pay this fee while you are here. The fee is approximately DKK 200 a month. You can read more about the media license fee on www.dr.dk

E-BOKS A Danish e-boks is a secure digital mailbox in which you can receive important bank documents, mail from authorities and many other senders in electronic format instead of paper. For detailed information on e-boks, please visit www.e-boks.dk

NemID (EasyID) NemID is a digital signature that enables you to have one login for public and private services on the internet. For example it is used for making transactions on netbanking, e-boks, municipalities’ self-service systems, SKAT, New To Denmark (the official portal for foreigners and integration), libraries, the National State Administration etc. For detailed information on NemID, please visit www.nemid.dk

NemKonto (EasyAccount) If you are expecting to receive money from public authorities in Denmark you will be asked to state your NemKonto nr. When you have opened a Danish bank account, you may use this as your NemKonto and all Danish public authorities will know where to deposit the money to which you are entitled. You will have access to your NemKonto using you NemID.

LIBRARIES Kolding’s main library (Kolding Bibliotek) is located just opposite the railway station in the city centre. You can borrow books, access the internet, etc. via your health insurance card. Pay attention to deadlines for return of books. In case of late delivery, the library will charge a fee. For opening hours and specific address, please see the end of this information letter.

LIVING EXPENSES The cost of living is fairly high in Denmark, but living expenses will of course vary according to personal requirements and standards. Basic food expenses for one person amount to DKK 1,500-2,000 per month. Going out may be rather expensive. A meal costs approximately DKK 120, a beer DKK 30 and a bottle of wine between DKK 100 and 200, again of course varying according to personal standards. A number of restaurants and café’s offer inexpensive lunches from 11.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. and it is easy to find inexpensive pizza places.

MONEY Danish currency is counted in Kroner and Ører. 100 Ører = 1 Krone. A Krone is usually abbreviated kr. Coins are in denominations of 50 Ører, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 Kroner. Notes are 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 kr. 1 Krone equals approximately 7.50 Euros.

PHARMACIES There are two pharmacies and one pharmacy sales outlet in Kolding. Addresses are at the end of this information letter.

POST, TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE There is one post office in Kolding. Please see the address at the end of this letter.

Telephone calls to foreign countries: dial + country code + subscriber’s number omitting the initial 0 (when calling , do not omit the initial 0), if any. Country codes and instructions for using the telephone can be found on the first pages of the telephone directory. The country code for Denmark is 45.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 1 January New Year’s Day (Nytårsdag) Thursday before Easter Sunday Maunday Thursday (Skærtorsdag) Friday before Easter Sunday Good Friday (Langfredag) Sunday after Good Friday Easter Day (Påskedag) Monday after Easter Day 2nd Easter Day (2. Påskedag) Fourth Friday after Easter Prayer Day (Store Bededag) Ascension Day (Kristi Himmelfartsdag) Whitsunday (Pinsedag) Whitmonday (2. Pinsedag) 5 June Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag) 24 December The day before Christmas (Juleaften) 25 and 26 December Christmas Day and Boxing Day (1. og 2. Juledag) 31 December New Year’s Eve

SHOPPING Suggested shopping facilities for daily needs are: Liva, Fakta, Netto, REMA1000, Aldi, Spar and Føtex. The low-price supermarkets are: Fakta, Netto, REMA1000 and Aldi. In the northern part of Kolding you will find the shopping mall Kolding Storcenter, which also accommodates the discount store .

TIPS In Denmark leaving a tip is not required or expected at restaurants, in hotels, or when taking a taxi, but of course it is always appreciated. There are no set percentages, though, like e.g. in the U.S. If you decide to leave a tip, you would normally just round up the total. E.g. if the total is DKK 156 you could round up to DKK 160.

VALUE ADDED TAX In Denmark, a 25% VAT (moms) is paid on practically all goods and services. Prices in shops always include VAT, whereas the prices of services are often indicated without VAT.

DANISH CLASSES The Language School offers Danish lectures. The Language School is located in the KUC building opposite the school. In order to study Danish you must have received your Danish social security number.

DIFFERENT ADDRESSES MUSEUM AT Students have access with discount to enter the Museum at Koldinghus.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, APPLIED ART, DESIGN AND FURNITURE DESIGN TRAPHOLT Students have also free access to enter the Trapholt Art Museum. Bring your student card.

NICOLAI We have a place with cafe, exhibition, movies etc. called Nicolai: http://www.kolding.dk/sct_nicolai/0027962.asp

The Bus Station (Kolding Rutebilstation) Mazantigade 12, 6000 Kolding Information phone: +45 75829766

Danish Immigration Service (Udlændingeservice) Ryesgade 53, 2100 København Ø www.newtodenmark.dk

Dental Emergency Service Phone: +45 65414551

Emergency Calls Dial 112 Police only 114

Emergency Medical Service (lægevagten) Phone: +45 70110707 Opening hours: Mondays through Fridays: 4.00p.m. – 8.00a.m. Weekends and public holidays 24 hours.

Kolding Hospital and Emergency Room (Kolding Sygehus og Skadestue) Skovvangen 2-8, 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 74362291

Kolding Police Station Birkemose Allé 23-25, 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 79321448

Kolding Railway Station Banegårdspladsen 4, 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 70131415 www.dsb.dk

Kolding Tourist Office Akseltorv 8, 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 76332100 Mail: [email protected] www.visitkolding.dk

BUSES AND TRAINS Students get discount for tickets to buses and trains. Ask at the train station and in the buses. You can also see and order discount tickets on the internet: http://www.dsb.dk/om-dsb/in-english/ and http://www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en Wildcard: If you are under 26 years you can buy a Wildcard and obtain discount on train tickets. You can buy the Wildcard on www.dsb.dk.

Kolding Youthhousing Assignment (Kolding Ungdomsbolig Anvisning, KUA) Nytorv 11, 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 75501500, ask for KUA Mail: [email protected] www.studentkolding.dk

Libraries The main public library of Kolding Slotssøvejen 4, 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 79791100 Mail: [email protected] www.koldingbib.dk

The National Register (Folkeregisteret) Bredgade 1, st. tv. (ground floor to the left), 6000 Kolding Phone: +45 75501500 Opening hours: Monday-Wednesday 10.00a.m.-2.00p.m. Thursday 10.00a-m-4.30p.m., Friday 10.00a.m.- 2.00p.m.

Post Office Kolding Posthus Føtex, Jernbanegade, 6000 Kolding Open: Monday-Friday 10.00a.m.-6.p.m., Saturday 10.00a.m.-1.00p.m.

Pharmacies (Apoteker) Sønderbro Apotek, Søndergade 10, 6000 Kolding

Løve Apoteket, Jernbanegade 26, 6000 Kolding

Regional State Administration (Statsforvaltningen Syddanmark) Storetorv 10, 6200 Phone: +45 72568244 Mail: [email protected]

SLOTSSØBADET Students get discount at the swim hall Slotssøbadet. Ask for prices at the swimmhall.

KLOSTERET Local Student house. Klostergade 16C, 6000 Kolding

GODSET Local music house, http://www.godset.net/

WEBSITES OF INTEREST www.kolding.dk, www.trapholt.dk, www.koldinghus.dk, www.geografiskhave.dk, www.visitdenmark.dk, www.danmark.dk. www.ddc.dk, www.crafts.dk, http://www.kolding.dk/sct_nicolai/0027962.asp

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