Student Handbook

2019–2020 Student Handbook

Illustrations by Cory Bugden (4th Year Illustration & Character Design Student) Land Acknowledgment

AUArts acknowledges that it rests on the traditional Treaty 7 Territories of the Blackfoot people and in the spirit of our efforts to promote reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Piikani and Kainai), the Tsuut’ina (Sarcee), the Stoney Nakoda First Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley), the Métis Nation (Region 3) and all those who make their homes in the Treaty 7 Region of Southern Alberta. LandMessage Acknowledgment from the President

Welcome to Alberta University of the Arts

Your academic career in art, craft and design We are about everywhere and everything, has now begun and that is most exhilarating. and there are no limits to our explorations, and no boundaries to our creativity. At AUArts, we are engaged in an essential task: the mission to explore, to examine, to At AUArts we are connected, curious, question, to make sense when logic fails, courageous and confident and this is and to interpret the world around us and – the foundation for yesterday, today and maybe more importantly, the world within us. tomorrow. Albert Einstein rightfully tells us that: Together we will continue to cultivate this “Education is what remains after one has supportive community of unique individuals forgotten what one has learned in school”. that have as a common thread, storytelling and a thirst for creativity, a passion for Thus, the education you will receive making: making with our hands as much as here goes far beyond the skills and the making with our hearts. knowledge of specific disciplines and thematics, it is about the versatile and As we welcome you to AUArts, please transferable skills that you will utilize and accept my most sincere congratulations. apply along your life’s journey. As you have now gone beyond simply being accepted, I am certain all of us at That…is ultimately the true value of an AUArts, cannot wait to see the unique education in art, craft and design at our journey you will follow and the work you will Alberta University of the Arts. Your success be proud to create. will be our success. Our faculty and staff will be proud of whatever paths you create for Sincerely, yourself–as long as your passion guides you. Dr. Daniel Doz A university contains the concept of President & CEO universality and so, the journey is about belonging.

1 Table of Contents

3 AUArts Campus 4 Registrar’s Office Overview & Services International Exchange & Travel Study Scholarships & Finance

10 Student Services Recruitment & Admissions Wellness & Counselling Academic Accommodations

20 Campus Services Library Computing & Technical Services I/O Lab Audio Visual Services

25 Lodgepole Center 26 Galleries on Campus 27 Professional Development 28 Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association Overview & Who’s Who Executive Council & Student Leadership Services & Resources

34 Preparing for Studio Based Learning Bookstore Studio Technicians Critique

40 AUArts Programs of Study First Year Studies Bachelor of Fine Art Bachelor of Design

42 AUArts Terminology 43 Athletics & Recreation 44 Policies & Procedures

2 Location Main Mall AUArts Campus 403.680.1451 (Cell) Phone 403.284.7672 (Office) Emergency 911 Our campus footprint may be small, and we like it that way! We are Email [email protected] lucky to share a large campus with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), allowing AUArts students to access key facilities Office Hours: and an array of food service options. 8AM – 4:30PM Hours Monday – Friday We know that your first few days and weeks here will be spent finding On Campus: 24/7 classrooms, studios, shortcuts and hidden gems around AUArts. Our building is saturated in history, and sometimes a little rough around the edges, but a place we hope you can call your second home.

Student ID Cards Building Access Your Student ID Card is your key to AUArts. While its benefits will come with student Daily: 7am – 11pm discounts around the city, it is also important for the safety and security of the school. On Students: 7am – 1am each floor, door and in the elevators you will Studio Access: find a card scanner. Simply place your card See technicians page for against it and the everything will open to you. detailed schedule (pg. 37) Remember to find the EXIT button on your way out! AUArts Safe App Be sure to keep your ID on you at all times!

Check out the new AUArts Safe app which gives you access to a variety of safety tools including a Work Alone feature, and Friend Walk. Download it for free on any iOS or Android device from the App store or Google play.

All–Gender Washrooms

216A – 2nd floor by Cafeteria 449C – 4th floor by AV Services 527 – 5th floor by elevators 525 – 5th floor by RM 518 567 – 5th floor by RM 558 Luke Lindoe Library Washrooms

3 Registrar’s Office

Services Overview International Exchange & Travel Study Scholarships & Financial Aid

4 Location Student Services Hub Registrar’s Office Phone 403.284.7634 Email [email protected]

The Registrar’s Office, located on the 3rd floor of the campus, is your Hours 8AM –3PM destination for course registration, scholarship and financial aid Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri advising, international exchange program information and general 10AM – 4PM academic advising. Thursday Who’s Who

Laurel Smith Academic Advisor [email protected]

Hannah Temple Academic Advisor [email protected]

Sarah Corney Student Affairs Assistant & Business Analyst [email protected]

Jessica Loas Student Affairs Assistant [email protected]

Michelle Loewen Student Affairs Assistant [email protected]

Bonnie McCauley Student Affairs Assistant [email protected]

Shelley Daku Financial Aid & Student Awards Advisor [email protected]

What We Do

Academic Services Financial Services General Services

Course registration Student scholarships UPass distribution Degree planning Student loans Student Success Workshops Major/Minor declarations Fee deferral requests Graduation services Grade appeals T2202 Tax forms Transfer credit assessments Exchange & travel study Transcript requests Non–Degree registration Enrollment verification letters

5 Student Success Sessions

The Registrar’s Office offers regular “student success” workshops and sessions on Wednesdays from 1–2pm throughout the year. Room information will be posted and shared via email.

Fall 2019 Winter 2020

Sept 18 Top 10 ways to succeed in university Jan 15 How to thrive this semester Sept 25 Why setting goals is important Jan 22 Post–AUArts opportunities Oct 2 Boost your GPA | Build your CV Jan 29 Winter blues: resiliency strategies Oct 9 Tackling the Procrastination Beast Feb 5 Tips for managing deadlines Oct 16 Post–AUArts opportunities Feb 12 Applying to BDes Oct 23 Tips on scholarships & loans Feb 26 Declaring a BFA Major Nov 6 When it’s a good idea to drop a class Mar 4 What’s next? Nov 13 Applying to BDes Program Nov 20 Declaring a BFA Major

Important Dates | Deadlines to Remember

You can find the complete Academic Schedule on our website, but here some important dates to put on your calendar right away! Fall 2019

Sept 9 First day of classes Sept 20 Last day to drop classes for Fall Semester without forfeiting tuition Last day to add classes for Fall Semester Tuition payment due | Last day to pay without 5% penalty charge Last day to opt–out of Health and Dental Coverage (Student Care) Oct 14 Thanksgiving Day – No classes, no university services Nov 1 Second late penalty date for fee payment charged an additional 2.5% Nov 8 Last day to withdraw from Fall Semester courses without failure Nov 11 Remembrance Day – No classes, no university services Dec 6 Last day for students to apply to graduate at Convocation (May 2020) Dec 9 Last day of formal instruction for most courses Dec 10–16 Final exam week Dec 16 Fall Semester Ends, Last day of formal instruction in VCD Courses Dec 24 University Closed – No classes scheduled, no university services

6 Important Dates | Deadlines to Remember

Winter 2020

Jan 2 University re–opens Jan 7 First day of classes for Winter Semester Paying your Tuition Jan 20 Last day to drop classes for Winter Semester without forfeiting tuition & Fees Last day to add classes for Winter Semester You may pay your tuition fees Tuition Payment Due | Last day to pay without 5% penalty charge online, in person, or by mail to the Feb 17 Family Day – No classes, no university services AUArts Cashier’s office. Feb 18–22 Reading Week – No classes scheduled Payment In Person: AUArts Cashiers Office across Mar 2 Second late penalty date for fee payment charged an additional 2.5% from the Luke Lindoe Library Mar 6 Last day for clearing Incomplete (I) Grades from Fall Semester Accepted forms of payment: Mar 13 Last day to withdraw from Winter Semester without failure • Cash Apr 1 BFA Major form Declaration Deadline (Received by Registrar’s Office) • Cheque Apr 9 Last day of formal instruction in most courses • Debit Apr 14–20 Final exam week and course jury critiques • Bank Draft Apr 20 Winter Semester Ends • Money Order Last day of formal instruction in VCD Courses Payment by Mail: AUArts Cashier’s Office Spring 2020 1407 14 Ave NW Calgary T2N 4R3 May 1 BDes applications due for internal AUArts Students Online Payment May 4 First day of classes for Spring Semester You may pay your tuition and fees online by adding “Alberta May 11 Last day to drop classes for Spring Semester without forfeiting tuition University of the Arts” as a payee Last day to add classes for Spring Semester on your online bill payment profile with any of the following Canadian Tuition Payment Due | Last day to pay without 5% penalty charge financial institutions: Jun 3 Second late penalty date for fee payment charged an additional 2.5% • ATB Financial Jun 5 Last day to withdraw from Spring Semester courses without failure • Bank of Montreal (BMO) Jun 17 Last day of classes for Spring Semester • Canadian Western Bank Jun 18–22 Final exam week and course jury critiques • CIBC • First Calgary Savings • HSBC • Manulife Financial • Royal Bank (RBC) • Scotiabank • Servus Credit Union A daily or weekly planner will be your not–so–secret • TD CanadaTrust tool when busy midterm times roll in... Click here to view the full process on the different ways to pay your tuition and fees to AUArts.

7 Exchange & Travel Study

Exchange AUArts partners with post–secondary institutions worldwide to offer cross– cultural experiences for students. The program is designed to allow AUArts students to continue their academic progress while attending the host institution.

The exchange and travel study program is for one, full–time semester of AICAD Partnership study in which students earn credits toward their AUArts program. AUArts membership with AICAD (The Association of Independent Eligibility Requirements Colleges of Art & Design) involves • Completion of First Year Studies exchange partnerships with over 40 North American Institutions. • Have a minimum of 60 credits Please visit AICAD’s Extended • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Opportunities website for the current list of partner institutions. • Have declared a Major

Travel Study Opportunities International AUArts students may be eligible to earn transfer credits toward Partner Institutions their AUArts degree by completing courses independently at other Australian National University institutions as a visiting student. You will need to research courses Canberra, Australia at other degree granting institutions to find a course or courses that fulfill at least 80% of the learning outcome requirements Griffith University Gold Coast, Queensland for AUArts course equivalents. Submit a request for a Letter of Permission (for Independent Off Campus Study) to registrar@ University of South Australia auarts.ca. Then proceed with registering at the host institution as Adelaide, South Australia a visiting student. University College Falmouth Cornwall, England Glasgow School of Art Glasgow, Scotland (Applications from AUArts’s School of Visual Art majors –Fall semester only)

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Dundee, Scotland Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam, Netherlands Bergen National Academy of Arts Bergen, Norway KEA Copenhagen School of Design & Technology Copenhagen, Denmark Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Lodz Lodz, Poland Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw Wroclaw, Poland University Politechica de Valencia Valencia,Spain (language requirement)

8 Location Student Services Hub Scholarships & Financial Aid Phone 403.338.5507 Email [email protected]

AUArts has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to Hours 8AM – 4PM students in all years and in all majors. The Students’ Association also Monday – Friday has several award offerings throughout the year. Be sure to check the current listings regularly in both the Fall and Winter Semesters. Student Aid Alberta Scholarships Scholarships & Awards

Scholarships, awards and prizes are typically awarded based on academic Money Matters criteria, but be sure to check requirements for each award you apply for. There are four main groups of awards: Budget Calculator • Automatic Awards – Do not require an application form, students are automatically entered into the competition based on academic performance in the previous academic year, or merit of work

• Bursaries – are awards based primarily on financial need • Competitive Awards – require an applications and are based on stated criteria and selected by faculty or award committees

• Prizes – are awards in the form of books, supplies, medals, plaques, subscriptions or gift certificates

• Entrance Awards – do not require an application form, students are assessed based on their application for admission to the university. They are available to students entering AUArts for the first time and are applied as tuition credit

Financial Aid

Canadian student loans are allocated based on demonstrated financial need. Alberta students attending AUArts may be eligible for financial aid through provincial or federal student loan programs. Students who are not Alberta residents may be eligible for financial aid (provincial or federal student loan programs) through their home province. Government loans have several unique features because they are designed specifically for students:

• Loans are interest–free as long as you remain a full–time student and keep your provincial student loans issuer apprised of this.

• Some applicants will qualify for provincial and/or federal grants For students in Alberta, visit Student Aid Alberta for details on how to apply for student loans. If you have questions or concerns please be sure to visit, email and connect with Shelley Daku, our Student Aid & Student Awards Advisor at [email protected].

9 Student Services

Recruitment & Admissions Wellness & Counselling Learning Support Services International Student Support

10 Location Student Services Hub Student Services Phone 403.284.7600 Hours 8AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday Student Services includes Recruitment & Admissions, international student services as well as student wellness counselling and support for students with special learning services needs or accommodations.

Who’s Who

Crystal Scott Student Recruitment Operations Coordinator [email protected]

Jonathan Huntley Recruitment & Admissions Officer [email protected]

Kayley Istace Recruitment & Admissions Officer [email protected]

Paul Szymanowski Learning Assistance Manager [email protected]

Jason Bauche Counsellor [email protected]

Kimberley Neutens Associate Vice President Student Affairs [email protected]

Recruitment & Admissions Phone 403.284.7617 [email protected] Email [email protected] The Recruitment & Admissions Office is dedicated to promoting AUArts Hours 8AM – 4:30PM to potential students in general through on campus events such as Monday – Friday Show Off and Portfolio Review Days, campus tours, as well as off–site fairs and high school visits. Recruitment & Admissions supports the second year application process for the Bachelor of Design Program.

Who are Student Ambassadors? They are current AUArts students in varying years and majors, who are your source for all things AUArts. Duties include running weekly campus tours, supporting campus wide events, staffing the welcome desk and assisting the recruitment and admissions team all year round. For inquiries on how to become a student ambassador, contact Crystal Scott for current openings. If you recognize any of us in the halls or in studio be sure to say hello!

11 Location Student Services Hub Counselling Services Phone 403.284.7666 Email [email protected]

During your time at AUArts, you might hit a bump in the road. The bump Hours Fall & Winter Semesters might be one that you can get over on your own or with support from (Sept 1 – April 30) friends and family, but the bump might be bigger. Or, it might come at 8:00AM – 4:15 PM a time when you feel like there’s nowhere else to turn. There is always Spring Semester somewhere to turn. AUArts offers counselling to any student currently (May 1 – Mid June) registered in four–credit courses – free of charge. 8:15AM – 3:45PM Summer Semester Common reasons for seeking counselling include: (Mid June – Late August) • Anxiety and stress Closed • Depression • Grief and loss • Relationship Issues • Academic and learning challenges These are not the only stresses students face. Anything that could affect students success and wellbeing is an appropriate reason to seek support – it doesn’t need to be directly related to school. Students experiencing a barrier to success in school, work, relationships, or other areas of life are recommended to see our AUArts counsellors who can help get you back Booking an appointment: on track and over that bump. We know that it takes courage to reach out. • Drop by our office – if the counsellor Here is some information that might help students decide to do so: is available you may be able to have a drop–in session. Otherwise, one • Counsellors are highly qualified. The AUArts Student Counsellor is a of the counsellors can help you find Registered Psychologist and the Counselling Intern (who works under the a time that works, or you can book a Psychologist’s supervision) is completing training at the graduate level. session in the appointment binder in • It usually helps. Each year, we survey students who received counselling, our waiting area. and each year, about 90% of those who respond report that they found • Phone us at 403.284.7666 counselling helpful. • Email us at [email protected] • You wouldn’t be alone if you needed the support. Each year, close to 20% of AUArts students attend at least one appointment with Student Counselling and Wellness Services.

• It’s confidential. Although a record of each contact is kept in your file, all information shared in counselling is confidential and released only with your permission, or as required by law.

NOTE: Students in crisis do not need an appointment and will be seen immediately provided a counsellor is available. A crisis involved imminent risk to psychological, emotional or physical safety.

If you are in crisis or if you are aware of an urgent situation that requires immediate intervention: • Contact Campus Security at 403.680.1451 • Contact 911 • Contact the Calgary Distress Center 403.266.4357 • Contact the Counsellor or present yourself to the counselling office in person

12 Counselling Services Support Links Stress Test

What if the appointments are all booked and there is a waitlist? Resources During the year, the counselling office tends to experience times when counsellors cannot see students right away. We recommend that you still WellTrack try to find a time that will work, since the issue might still be around later. In addition to in–person counselling on campus, students have access to Empower Me Empower Me Counselling Services (through the Student Health and Dental Plan), WellTrack’s online tools as well as support and services offered off– Service Animals campus in Calgary.

Empower Me Counseling Services Student Health and Dental Plan members have access to Empower Me – Community a mental health and wellness service that supports existing on–campus Resources mental health resources. Empower Me allows students to connect with Health & Wellbeing qualified counsellors and life coaches for a variety of issues including Many agencies in Calgary provide mental health, financial planning, nutritional counselling, and more. For counselling free of charge or on more information, see page 32, and visit auarts–sa.ca. As a Plan member, a sliding fee scale (based on you are entitled to sessions delivered in person, by telephone, by video income). As well, some students counselling, or by e–counselling. EmpowerMe is available 24/7, 365 days may prefer to seek counselling off per year. You can always contact an EmpowerMe professional—no issue is campus. Resources Include: too big or too small. Calgary Distress Center • Call the 24/7 helpline at 1 844 741–6389 (toll–free) from anywhere in 403.266.4357 (HELP) North America to be directly connected to a trained counsellor The Distress Center provides 24–7 support by phone and their • Log in to the Empower Me website and use “Studentcare” as the motto is “no problem is too small password. to call.” Short–term, in person counseling may also be available • Download additional Empower Me student assistance tools on the iAspiria mobile app. Enter “Studentcare” as the Login ID and select Calgary Counselling Centre “Student” in the drop–down menu. 403.691.5991 Online Intake System Offers counseling to individuals, couples, and families with services provided on sliding scale based on your income. You can complete an intake by phone or through their Online system.

Eastside Family Centre (Woods Homes) 403.299.9696 Website Offers drop–in single–session counselling at no fee.

Access Mental Health 403.943.1500 (Ext.2) A provincial organization that helps people connect with and navigate addiction and mental health services.

13 Counselling Services

WellTrack: Self–guided Therapy AUArts students have access to WellTrack, a suite of online tools and courses that uses aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify, understand and address issues that you are having. Although WellTrack does not replace support from a qualified professional, it can be a valuable addition to this support. Tools and Resourcse Include: Specialist Referrals

Wellness Assessment

• Helps you understand and track your levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Awareness of how your mental health changes over time SAIT Health Services will help you keep things in check. As an AUArts student you have Self–help therapy access to the SAIT Health Center. Both part time and full time • Courses are based in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which has strong students may visit the clinic. Be scientific support for its effectiveness in treating a wide variety of mental sure to bring your Alberta health health concerns, like stress, anxiety, and depression. care card or Out of Province health care card and your AUArts • Courses are designed with an emphasis on tasks you can complete on Student ID – and be sure you your own and in modules that can be completed within a few weeks understand your Student Care health and dental plan. Tools Contact: • Guided meditation, relaxation training, mood tracking, and more tools to 403.284.8666 help support your mental are available within WellTrack NR401 Senator Burns Buidling (SAIT Campus) Download the WellTrack app on the App Store or Google Play and use your auarts.ca email address to sign up. Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM Saturday & Sunday Additional Health & Wellness Resources Closed The AUArts website has several resources intended to help you stay well and determine if additional support is needed. List of Services:

Curious about your level of stress or state of mental health? Take a • Treatment of Minor Illnesses stress test or check this mental health meter to get a sense of where you’re at. (Cold, Flu, Sore Throat) Your wellbeing is also your responsibility. Taking good care of yourself can • First aid for minor injuries make all the difference. Check out these resources for information on how • Routine physical exams to get a decent sleep, manage time well, and more. • Secpailist referrals Concerned about a classmate, friend, or family member? Find • Mental health concerns information and resources to help. Visit I think someone I know needs help to know what to do when someone you know is experiencing distress. • Sexual health concerns But you don’t have to do it alone – remember you can always make an • Allergy injections appointment with our counsellors to discuss the situation at any time. • Birth control • IUD • Confidential STI testing • Pregnancy test • Wart clinic

14 • Immunizations Location Student Services Hub Learning Support Services Phone 403.338.5513 Email [email protected]

The university recognizes that some students have identified short Hours Monday – Friday or long–term conditions or disabilities that may affect participation 8:00AM – 4:30PM in regular classroom, studio, critique or examination situations, Later hours available during exam season providing for access to Academic Support Services and/or Academic Accommodation. Access to academic support services and/or academic accommodations at AUArts is often a coordinated effort between the faculty, the student and the Manager, Learning Assistance Services in the best interests of the student, the student body as a whole, the requirements of the course(s) and available resources.

While AUArts will work diligently to provide students with appropriate accommodations, we cannot guarantee an instantaneous or perfect accommodation. Be sure to follow the steps to pursue an accommodation as soon as possible to aid us in providing you with the necessary support. Academic Support Services

Access to Academic Support Services is available to AUArts students free of charge, and without the need for registration or disclosure of any conditions or disabilities. No documentation is required to access academic support services. Services include:

Academic Advising • Course & program selection advising, academic & degree audits, transfer credit evaluation, major/minor path selection, adjustments to course–load consultation, and exchange & travel study opportunities. Academic Advising is available through the Registrar’s Office.

Psychological Counselling • Academic difficulties /personal/ family/relationship issues & questions, stress, exam anxiety, time management issues, and many other issues, as they may arise. Student Wellness Counselling is offered through Student Services.

Learning Assistance Programing/Academic Services • Drop–in tutoring through the Tutoring Centre and the Writing Centre focused on course content, exam review and preparation, studio and liberal studies course content review, interpretation and tutoring, course–load consultation and advising, crits review and preparation, essay writing, MLA citations instruction/teaching, bibliography, research & study skills issues, time management assistance, academic strategy and on–going academic couching; writing centre advising focused on creative writing assistance, written submissions editing, artist statements, etc. Learning Assistance programming is offered through Student Services.

15 Location Student Services Hub Academic Accommodations Phone 403.338.5513 Email [email protected] Hours Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM Basic Accommodations Later hours available during exam season

Students with diagnosed chronic conditions or limitations, such as a learning disability, ADHD, mental health illnesses or other disabilities that would affect your success at AUArts have access to special services that support the development of an accommodation plan to assist with achieving academic success. Students requiring basic accommodation and support are encouraged to register with the Manager, Learning Assistance Resources. Current medical or similar supportive documentation is required. Basic Accommodation Services Include:

• Exam Accommodations – extended time to complete examinations, distraction–decreased or distraction–eliminated environment, laptop computer access

• Adjustment to class attendance expectations • Extended time for course assignments • Other reasonable academic policy adjustments, as recommended by the medical/disability supportive documentation

Enhanced Accommodations

Students requiring Accommodation Services with unique resource requirements (such as Sign Language Interpreters and/or captioning services – CART) are required to register with the Manager, Learning Assistance Resources, working together to create an Enhanced Accommodation Plan. Current medical or similar supportive documentation is required. Enhanced Accommodation Services Include:

• 1–1 Tutoring • Note–taking services • Interpreter Services • Educational Attendant Care • Specialized Transportation • Other services such as specialized equipment or assistive technology

16 Location Student Services Hub Accommodations Process Phone 403.338.5513 Email [email protected]

Students are advised to make requests for Basic or Enhanced Hours Monday – Friday Accommodation as soon as possible to allow the university to review 8:00AM – 4:30PM and work towards fulfillment of the accommodation request. Keep in Later hours available during exam periods mind that the more complicated the accommodation, the more advance notice is required.

Step 1: Research & Plan Step 2: Make your Request

• Review the procedure • Make an appointment to discuss your accommodation requirements with the Manager, • At the earliest point possible, decide wheter to Learning Assistance Resources through email at disclose that you have a disability that requires [email protected] accomodation • Always put your request in writing if your • Consider the type of reasonable accommodation accommodation requirements are extensive, required – consult the recommendations in your provide us with the copy of the supportive assessment report, written medical information from documentation, with recommendations for your doctor or specialist, etc. academic accommodations • Develop a set of options for accommodating your • Request a second appointment, and put your specific disability. This may include examples of request in writing if you were unsuccessful in accommodations that you or others have used or setting up your accommodation through your initial attempted in the past – e.g what worked well in appointment high school • Be sure to include sufficient medical information to • Keep a written record of the efforts that you make to support your request for accommodation receive accommodation

Step 3: Develop your Plan Health or Medical • Seek the assistance of the Manager, Learning Assistance Resources Emergency • Put the accommodation plan in writing Students with serious medical conditions where the university may • Follow the accommodation plan need to respond in an emergency due • Inform the service provider and/or the Manager, to the symptoms or manifestations of Learning Assistance Resources as soon as an existing condition (such as seizure possible if the accommodation plan needs to be disorders, severe allergic reactions) modified or those that might be at risk from chemical exposure (such as pregnancy) are advised to contact the Manager, Learning Assistance Resources.

17 Learning Resources

Academic Support Services at AUArts are offered to all students free of charge, and includes drop–in tutoring, writing support services and general academic and learning strategies. Resources

Drop–In Tutoring Monday – Friday beginning at 12PM Lodgepole Centre – 3rd floor.

• Course tutoring – through Drop–In Tutoring – is focused on course content, exam review and preparation, studio and liberal studies course content review, interpretation, critiques review and preparation, essay writing, MLA citations instruction/teaching, bibliography, research & study skills issues, time management assistance, academic strategy and on–going academic coaching. The Writing Centre Monday & Thursday 12PM – 5PM, Lodgepole Centre – 3rd floor.

• The writing centre advising focuses on creative writing assistance, written submissions editing, artist statements, etc. If you have questions, or you are looking for a second opinion & consultation related to essays/artist statements/creative writing skills – please make an appointment at [email protected]. Learning Strategies The best thing you can do for yourself Monday – Friday beginning at 12PM Lodgepole Centre – 3rd floor. is identify you need support early! Our learning strategists are available for drop–in sessions to support students for general questions about organizational skills, meeting Try doing bi–weekly deadlines, balancing workload as well as questions specific to coursework. check–ins with yourself and write down where you are struggling. This is a great start for creating your strategies for success. It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed, but not to stay overwhelmed! School and life is a balancing act—you can do it! 18 Location Student Services Hub International Student Support Phone 403.338.5513 Email [email protected]

We are so glad that you have chosen to study with us at Alberta Hours Monday – Friday University of the Arts. We look forward to your arrival and we are 8:00AM – 4:00PM confident that you will enjoy your stay in Calgary and your time at AUArts—meeting new friends and immersing yourself in the practice and culture of art and design. Going away to university is exciting, but we know that you may also feel a little anxious about leaving your family, friends and the comfort of familiar surroundings and practices. We have developed an international students’ guide, and additional resources to help you prepare for your arrival in Calgary and to introduce you to our city and our university. Resources

• International Student Guide • Study Permit and Off–Campus Work Information • Renewing your Study Permit • Post–Graduate Work Permits • Health Insurance (Alberta & Extended Health Care Plan) Information

Calgary & Area

Places to Visit in and around Calgary • New Calgary Public Library • Glenbow Museum • Esker Foundation • Calgary Tower • Telus Spark Center • Stephen Avenue • Calgary Zoo • Heritage Park • Inglewood • Devonian Gardens • Studio Bell – National Music Center • Prince’s Island Park • Drumheller – Royal Tyrell Museum • Banff National Park • Lake Louise

19 Campus Resources

Luke Lindoe Library Audio Visual Services Computing & Technical Services I/O Lab

20 Location Luke Lindoe Library Luke Lindoe Library Phone 403.284.7667 Email [email protected]

Located one floor below the Main Mall, the Luke Lindoe Library Hours September – April holds extensive print, multimedia and digital resources dedicated to Monday – Thursday contemporary art, design and craft. Library staff are always available 8:00AM – 8:00PM to assist with research questions and referral advice. Computers, Friday scanning, copying and printing facilities as well as bookable rooms for 8:00AM – 4:30PM quiet study and group work are available. The library also welcomes proposals to use library space to install or exhibit artwork. Saturday 11AM – 5PM Drop by the library to learn how to access your library account and e–resources off campus with your library user ID and PIN, or visit the library website to access My Library Account. Course Packages & Textbooks

Courses vary in their requirements for course packages (notes, articles, excerpts of books) and/or textbooks. Course packages are available for purchase from the AUArts Bookstore, and can also be borrowed from the Luke Lindoe Library for 2–hour periods for use in the library.

Students are not permitted to copy course package or textbook materials independently – it’s a violation of copyright regulations and is subject to Code of Conduct sanctions.

21 Location Room 436 Computing & Technical Services Phone 403.338.555 Email [email protected]

Computing & Technical Services (CTS) offers full technical support for all Hours Monday – Friday AUArts computer resources, as well as limited assistance for personal 8:30AM – 4:30PM computers through the Helpdesk and AV Services. Due to liability issues, personal computing hardware or software issues cannot be managed through the Helpdesk. Computing Requirements

AUArts students use laptop Students interested and intending computers to support note– on pursuing a BDes as of second taking, research, assignment year – are required to have an writing as well as design and Apple Macbook Air or Macbook illustration. While there is Pro with AppleCare Protection, a general access to campus graphics tablet such as Wacom computers, upper year courses Intuos Art Graphic Tablet (Medium may have unique software Size)*, and a subscription to the requirements or the need for full Adobe Creative Suite. in–class computer use, making Students planning to pursue digital the investment in a laptop drawing at length are encouraged strongly recommended. to purchase a Wacom Ciniq Pro First year students are tablet or a comparable model. recommended to have a laptop computer that supports Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Computer Access Students with valid student ID cards and an active network access account can use computers located in the main hallway of the fourth floor and on the second floor within the Luke Lindoe Library. These PC computers have internet connections, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), color and black and white printers, and most have easily accessible USB connections for connecting digital cameras and USB memory keys.

Photocopying & Printing Photocopiers & printers are available for student use in the Luke Lindoe Library, and on levels 2, 4, and 5. Student ID Cards are required to use Terms of Use photocopiers & printers on campus. Students begin each semester with $17.50 in printing credits. If you run out, you can refill it through the cashier Use of AUArts’ computers, or bookstore – simply bring your proof of payment up to the Help Desk and networks, and other technical they will apply your funds to your card for you! services are governed by our Acceptable Use Procedure. CTS may suspend or remove technology access for violations.

22 Location Room 454 I/O Lab Phone 403.284.6234 Email [email protected]

The I/O Lab has a variety of services available to print oversized Hours Monday – Friday and specialty items. Located across from the main photography 8:30AM – 12:30PM studio, have your work printed, or with the help of the technician, 1:30PM – 4:15PM print your own! Services

• Standard printing • Wide format inkjet printing

• Vinyl cuts • Ceramic decal printing Costs & Fees • Transparencies Depending on the specifications of the project you are trying to • Colour copies print the cost will vary. Be sure to consult with the I/O Lab technician • Archival fine art printing up to 42” x 10’ on acid–free, fine art matte to discuss your project and its papers, lustre, and glossy papers associated costs. • Non–archival printing up to 34” x 10’ on glossy, semi gloss, canvas, and backlit materials • Canon Fiery Laser Printer high colour–fidelity laser printing, up to 11” x 17”, on standard 28 lb. extra white stock, 60 lb. semi–card stock, 80 lb. semi–card stock, or iron–on transfer paper

23 Location Room 438 Audio Visual Services Phone 403.284.7668 Email [email protected] AV Services has a variety of audiovisual resources available for students Hours Monday – Friday to borrow free of charge with your Student ID Card. From projectors for 8AM – 7PM class presentations to cameras and audio recorders, we have a wide inventory of resources to help you succeed during your time at AUArts. Whether you explore technology based art as a major part of your practice or simply want to experiment we are here to help. We will help students utilize our resources for installations, performances or whatever idea is top of mind. We are not limited to simply supplying you with equipment, but are here to help students realize their concepts. No matter how lofty or small, detailed or vague your idea is, come talk to us and we will work with you to produce the best art possible with our existing inventory.

Equipment

AV Services has projectors, LED TV’s, speakers, video and still cameras, microphones, audio recorders, tripods & lights. Besides contemporary digital resources, we also have legacy (old) digital and analog equipment available for your use. Tube TV’s, opaque projectors, overhead projectors, even slide projectors!

Photo Doc Suite

Need to take high quality photos of your work? Contact the photo documentation suite at 403.338.5511 or at [email protected] to book your time slot!

24 Location Room 375 Lodgepole Center Phone 403.542.6715 Email [email protected] 8AM – 7PM Oki. Tanisi. Aaniin, Kwe, Tawnshi, Aingai, Bonjour, Hours Monday – Friday Hello and welcome! The Lodgepole Center is a home away from home for Indigenous students and the wider communities it supports at AUArts. It is a place of understanding, exploring spirituality with the Creator, ceremony, reflection, belonging, prayer, and a safe place to ground oneself during the busy school year. The Lodgepole Center also hosts drop–in academic support and tutoring for all AUArts students on a daily basis. Key Events & Dates

Sep 30 Orange Shirt Day to Remember Indigenous Residential School Survivors Oct 15 Purple Shirt Day for Honoring Spirit Day LGBTQ2S+ Feb 27 Pink Shirt Day for Anti–Bullying Apr 8 Day of Pink – Wear pink to show support for diversity Jun 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day

Aahwaatkamooski

Aahwaatakamooski means “creating friendships” in Blackfoot, and we hope to do just that! The Lodgepole Center offers an Indigenous peer mentorship program where first year students can be paired with a mentor to help navigate first year, build lasting connections and support your growth while at AUArts. Contact the Lodgepole Center to inquire about this program.

25 Location Office S302 Illingworth Kerr Gallery Phone 403.498.7633 Email [email protected] Tuesday – Friday The Illingworth Kerr Gallery (IKG) is a world–class exhibition space Hours and flexible platform for critical inquiry and theoretical debate with 12PM – 6PM a focus on visual culture. The gallery acts as an interface between Website www.ikg.auarts.ca Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) and the broader community. IKG is the longest–running international art program in Calgary, and a vital component of the city’s cultural ecology.

Exhibition & Program Coordinator: Cassandra Paul Exhibition Preparator: Ann Thrale

Exhibitions Student Run Galleries Current:

Shifting Shelter Vessna Perunovich Blind Spot Juried Show Recent Past: Coven Gallery • Grad Show 2019 Creig Gallery • MFA in Craft Thesis Exhibition Fridge Gallery • Before Digital: Post 1970 Photography in Alberta Galerie Gaulin • Unpacking IKG 60 Years a Gallery Wall Gallery Ivan Gallery Hole in the Wall Marion Nicoll

26 Professional Development

AUArts graduates go on to a myriad of careers, as artists, teachers, designers, art therapists, photographers, creative directors, art historians, multimedia designers, architects, animators, fashion designers, exhibiting artists, industrial designers, and entrepreneurs, either as self–employed individuals, by starting successful companies in advertising, graphic design, film and television, fabrication companies, or by opening their own boutiques and galleries, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg! Preparing for your career begins in first year, and it involves participating in events and career development workshops on campus, attending gallery openings on and off campus, talking to a student advisor, an instructor, an alum, and/or participating in a peer mentorship program. Suggestions from upper year students are listed here – choose a few, choose a lot, make your own! Get Involved!

• Investigate volunteer activities on campus • Participate in the fall and spring Show + Sale (sell your work!) • Experiment with photographing your work • Attend at least one gallery opening and make one new contact • Browse the AUArts SA Job Board • Browse the Calgary Arts Development Career listings • Ask your instructors about their career development • Attend the Career Development workshops • Attend artist talks & seminars on campus • Search out art related summer jobs early (February/March) • Meet with the Student Advisor to clarify your academic goals every year! • Sign up for AUArts Connect

27 AUArts Students’ Association

Executive Committee Staff & Student Leadership Council Programs & Services Resources

28 Location RM 335 AUArts SA Next to Security Offices Phone 403.284.7625 Email [email protected] AUArts Students' Association is an independent, visible and vocal Monday by appointment student–run organization that represents a creative community of Hours Tuesday – Thursday students. They promote health & well–being, provide professional 10AM – 4PM growth opportunities and champion students’ interests. AUArts SA is comprised of an Executive Committee (EC), a Student Leadership Council (SLC) and a small group of AUArts SA staff. Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (EC) manages the affairs of AUArts Students' Association in accordance with the decisions of the Student Leadership Council, and with the bylaws of the Association. Elections for the Executive Committee are generally held in March of each year. Each member of the Executive Committee is elected for a one –year term.

David McGonigal Vice President of Academic Affairs [email protected]

Winona Julian Vice President of Student Life [email protected]

Chloe Collins Vice President of External Relations [email protected] Vacant President of the Executive Committee [email protected] (Stay tuned for Fall Elections!)

Student Leadership Council

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) is the decision–making legislative body of the AUArts Students’ Association. The Student Leadership Council has been established to promote the general welfare of AUArts students; to promote the Association’s purpose and mandate within the internal and external communities; and to provide strategic direction to support the growth of the Association. Elections are held annually in the spring and positions are held for a one–year term. Not including members of the Executive Committee, there are the nineteen positions within the SLC.

BFA General Studies Fibre Photography First Year Studies (2) Glass Graphic Design International Students Jewellery & Metals Advertising Ceramics Sculpture Illustration Drawing Print Media Character Design Painting Media Arts & Digital Graduate Studies Technologies

29 Location RM 335 AUArts SA Next to Security Offices Phone 403.284.7625 Email [email protected] Hours Monday by appointment Committee Seats Tuesday – Thursday 10AM – 4PM Regardless of whether you are an SLC representative, as an AUArts SA member there are opportunities to sit on various committees for the Student’s Association. The current standing committees are the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, and Events Committee.

Finance Committee Policy Committee

The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the The Policy Committee is a standing committee of the Student Leadership Council established to ensure the Student Leadership Council established to review new fiduciary accountability of the organization; to provide and existing AUArts SA policies and procedures; to members with a professional development opportunity; follow best practices in the development of policies, and to ensure the organization has the ability to fulfill its governance related procedures and bylaws; to mission while remaining financially sustainable. provide our members with a professional development opportunity; and to review all governing documents with an inclusive perspective in mind.

Events Committee Academic Council

The Events Committee is a standing committee of the The Academic Council Student Caucus (the “ACSC”) is Student Leadership Council established to add value to a standing committee of the Student Leadership Council a member’s relationship with AUArts SA by providing established to affect changes in the AUArts curriculum specialized events for members to attend; to support the and academic policies by representing the student voice development of a strong student community on campus; on General Faculties Council. to host events with the potential for revenue generation; and to provide a professional development opportunity for our members.

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Staff

The Students’ Association staff team consists of full, part–time, and casual positions that support the Student Leadership Council and Executive Committee in fulfilling AUArts SA’s mandate.

• Executive Director • Marion Nicoll Gallery Coordinator AUArts–sa.ca • Program Manager • Office Coordinator

• Bartenders • Peer Residency Coordinator • Cashiers • Show + Sale Coordinator • Communications Coordinator • Student Groups Coordinator • Documentation Coordinator

Programing & Services

Show + Sale Student Groups

Show + Sale is the AUArts SA semi–annual art market Joining a student group can be a beneficial aspect that provides students with the opportunity to showcase of the student experience! The AUArts SA supports and sell their work in a public retail setting. Over student groups initiatives by providing opportunities and the course of the three–day event, more than 1,500 resources for groups, empowering students to take an customers visit the AUArts campus to support our student active role on campus in creating nurturing communities body. As much as the sale is an opportunity for students of like–minded individuals. Student groups include all of to earn money from their work, it is just as much an our student–run galleries on campus. Current listings can educational program created and driven by students for be found here. students. Marion Nicoll Gallery Hear/d Peer Artist Residency

The Marion Nicoll Gallery (MNG) is AUArts SA’s student– The Hear/d Artist Residency program is a student–led run gallery that serves as a unique forum for showcasing initiative that provides a safe space for members of the student work, inspiring experimentation, and stimulating AUArts community to engage in meaningful dialogue critical dialogue. This unique gallery is modeled after surrounding the challenges of mental illness and to share artist–run galleries and encourages conceptual freedom their stories of personal resilience. The Hear/d Residency and diversity. Directed by students, the MNG provides asks students to collaborate on the research, development, emerging artists and designers with an opportunity to creation and curation of a public exhibition on campus. develop experience in curation, arts administration, jury Through peer led group discussions, reflection, individual reviews, and exhibiting their work. studio time, critiques and workshops, this residency 2018/2019 Exhibition Catalogue provides a platform for a diverse array of creative activity that offers students hands–on experiences that directly relate to the fields of art, craft and design.

31 Location RM 335 AUArts SA Next to Security Offices Phone 403.284.7625 Email [email protected] Hours Monday by appointment Resources Tuesday – Thursday 10AM – 4PM Job Board

The SA hosts a student job board on our website, where members of the public can submit their opportunities through our submission form and we post new opportunities on a regular basis. They range from design work, to commissions, to internships, and everything in between. Make sure to keep an eye out throughout the year!

AUArts SA Job Board

Health + Dental Plan Empower Me

To help AUArts students pay for the health services they AUArts SA members who have enrolled in the Health need, AUArts SA has collaborated with Studentcare in & Dental plan have access to Empower Me—a mental order to provide students with extended health and dental health and wellness service that seeks to contribute to coverage. The Plan is designed specifically to fill the a resilient student community by supporting existing gaps in provincial health care (the Alberta Health Care on–campus and Studentcare mental health resources. Insurance Plan) and other basic health–care programs. Empower Me allows students to connect with qualified Health and dental fees are automatically assessed to all counsellors, consultants, and life coaches for a variety registered full–time students. of issues. As a Plan member, you are entitled to sessions delivered in person, by telephone, by video– Students with comparable alternative coverage (such counselling, or by e–counselling. as through a parents’ or partners benefits plan) are able to decide if they would like to enhance their current Empower Me is: coverage by keeping the student benefits plan, or • Available 24/7, 365 days per year alternatively opt–out of the coverage during the opt–out period and receive a refund on their fees. • Confidential

Student Care Health + Dental Plan • Multilingual • Culturally sensitive Emergency Food Bank • Gender inclusive • Faith inclusive The AUArts SA operates an on–campus emergency food bank for AUArts students in need. The emergency Using Empower Me food bank has a limited amount of readily available Students can always contact an Empower Me supplies and grocery store gift cards. Our food bank professional—no issue is too big or too small. Through can provide very short–term, emergency support for Empower Me, Students can get support for issues students facing food insecurity. of any kind, including relationships, family care, We recommend exploring these resources listed at depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, work conflicts, Free Food in Alberta Directories for more sustainable, and much more. Empower Me also offers a full suite of long–term solutions academic life services. Access Empower me here.

32 Location RM 335 AUArts SA Next to Security Offices Phone 403.284.7625 Email [email protected] Hours Monday by appointment Resources Tuesday – Thursday 10AM – 4PM Healthy Habits Campaign

The AUArts SA ‘Healthy Habits’ campaign is an online knowledge hub, which strives to educate students on an array of wellness topics. Through videos and blog–style posts, the campaign aims to empower students to be proactive in taking charge of their mental health and wellbeing. Healthy Habits Link

Awards & Scholarships

The SA offers several student awards throughout the year, most of which are based on leadership and community engagement. Some are specific to the year of study, however others are open to all students. More information can be found on the AUArts website.

Sexual Violence Awarness

Our team here at AUArts SA has been actively engaged in creating awareness and change surrounding sexual violence on post–secondary campuses. The Executive Committee (EC) has been promoting awareness of and creating positive change in regards to sexual violence and assault incidents and policies on a campus and at a Provincial level. Students can find many resources for support on our website.

33 Preparing for Studio Based Learning

Bookstore & Supplies Studio Technicians Critiques

34 Location RM 150 Bookstore & Supplies Phone 403.284.7663 Email [email protected]

The AUArts Bookstore has an extensive variety of art supplies as well as Fall & Winter textbooks and required course packages. There is also a wide range of 8AM – 4:00PM AUArts branded clothing. If you have questions about supplies, courses Monday – Friday Hours or suggestions on materials on how to execute your dream idea, the Spring & Summer bookstore is your place to go. Located on the first floor across from the 8AM – 4:00PM Woodshop, stop by for supplies or conversation with our charismatic staff. Monday – Friday Off–Campus Resources

Insource Printing – Student Pricing (with ID) 50% off all services North Hill Centre 1662 14 Ave NW, Calgary Kensington Art Supply – Students (with ID) get 10% discount #120 6999 11 St SE, Calgary Sunnyside Art Supply – Students (with ID) get 10% discount 132 10th St NW, Calgary Mona Lisa Artists’ Materials – Students (with ID) get 10% discount 1518 7 St SW, Calgary Ceramics Canada – Large variety of clay and glaze selections 240040 Frontier Pl SE, Rocky View No. 44 Recess – Stationary & More 1323 9 Ave SE, Calgary

35 Critiques

Studio based learning is hands on – a living creative lab experience – and an important part of the AUArts experience . Studio courses involve faculty instruction and facilitation in support of creative projects, and typically involve ‘critiques’ or ‘crits’ rather than exams.

A critique allows reflection and assessment of the characteristics and merits of each student’s work. A simple definition of a complex process that comprises a crucial part of an AUArts education. Tips & Tricks

Each instructor has their own approach, but here are some key things to keep in mind: • Crit is about the work, not the maker; it’s not personal • The environment for crit is one of mutual respect between all of the participants • Crit skills are like any other, they can be learned and improved • Be an active participant – listen, reflect and speak & make eye contact with everyone, and make sure your voice carries • Take notes, or ask a friend to take notes for you – this will give you a chance to look back on feedback before starting a new project • Find new inspiration from the critique, visit galleries, talk to your peers, surf the web and explore new viewpoints and angles

36 Studio Technicans

AUArts has some of the best studio facilities in Canada. Students have access to a large Woodshop, sewing machines and mannequins, a metalworking and casting shop, plaster casting area, galleries to show your work, a photo documentation studio, a print shop and a digital production studio. There are also a number of other facilities that you can gain access to as part of your coursework, such as glass blowing, jewellery & metalworking, silk–screening, etching + lithography, ceramics, digital design, 3–D printing, laser cutter, photography and more. Access to the studios and resources is through the Educational Art Technicians. The Educational Art Technicians at AUArts work across the University to help navigate campus facilities outside of class time. They provide guidance on coursework, process, equipment or installations.

Who’s Who & Access

403.650.3405 Tara Niscak Studio Manager [email protected]

Ceramics Studios 403.284.6228 Jocelyn Reid MON – SUN | 7AM – 1AM [email protected] *Excluding clay mixing room 123

Fibre Studios MON – SUN | 7AM – 1AM 403.338.5584 Jolie Bird *Jacquard Loom, paper making equipment, sewing [email protected] machines require training and/or pre–booking for access

Drawing & Painting Studios Third & Fifth Floor Drawing/Painting Studios MON – SUN | 7AM – 1AM

RM 372 MON, WED, FRI | 7AM – 6PM 403.284.6235 Nate McLeod THU | 7AM to 1AM [email protected] RM 372 Monday – Wednesday & Friday 7AM – 1AM Thursday 7AM – 6PM

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Glass Studios Hotshop & Coldshops

403.650.3405 Lisa Cerny MON, TUE, THU | 8:30AM – 8PM [email protected] WED & FRI | 8:30AM – 6PM SAT | 9AM – 1PM SUN | 12PM – 5PM

Jewellery & Metals Studios All studios MON – FRI | 8:30AM – 10PM SAT – SUN | 12PM – 5PM 403.284.7693 Brett Hollingsworth Home studios, pounding room and 411C [email protected] (no working alone) MON – FRI | 10AM – 1AM SAT – SUN | 7AM – 12PM & 5PM – 1AM

Media Arts Studios All studios except 432C MON – SUN | 7AM – 1AM 432C Fabrication Room TUE – FRI | 9:30AM – 5:30PM 403.284.7546 Peter Redecopp MON – FRI | 5PM – 10PM* [email protected] SAT – SUN | 12PM – 5PM* *Evening and weekend access is limited to students who have done Machine Shop Training. RM 595 (Video production Studio) Book through AV Services & Media Arts Faculty

Photography Studios RM 451, 453, 455 MON – SUN | 8AM – 12AM RM 454 Mac Lab MON – FRI | 8:30AM – 5PM TBD RM 454 Printing/Scanning Lab (Tara Niscak in the MON – FRI | 8:30AM – 10AM & 1PM – 3PM 403.650.3405 Interim + Studio RM 460* [email protected] Assistants) MON – FRI | 7AM – 1AM *Accessible to third & fourth year photo majors RM 210 Traditional Darkroom MON – SUN | 8AM – 12AM *photo dark room, Rm 451,453 and 455 require training and pre–booking for access.

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Print Media Studios All studios MON – SUN | 7AM – 1AM *Buddy system encouraged after 6PM All studios 403.338.5542 Megan Kirk [email protected] RM 392 (Print resource room) * MON – SUN | 7AM – 1AM *Training Required *Students are expected to begin clean up at 12:15AM

Woodshop All woodshop facilities* MON | 11AM – 7PM Bill Gardner TUE – FRI | 8AM – 7PM 403.338.5515 & SAT| 9AM – 5PM [email protected] Bill Hornecker *Access to cutting room is unavaliable when a technican is [email protected] not present. *Hours may vary at the beginning and end of term.

39 AUArts Programs of Study

First Year Studies Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Design

40 Programs of Study Program Planning Guides Available Here

AUArts offers two undergraduate degree programs – a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Design – and a Master of Fine Arts in Craft Media. AUArts undergraduate students complete a first year core program – First Year Studies – and in advance of second year (once all first year requirements are met) select a degree program and a major or stream, with opportunities for minors.

The degree program requirements include academic courses in critical and creative studies (i.e art history, english) and studio courses. Studio and studio elective courses chosen in first year are important for consideration for selecting a degree program in second year as some courses are closely aligned with the Bachelor of Design program, which has a competitive entry process at the end of first year studies.

First Year Studies

The first year at AUArts exposes students to a wide range of studio and liberal studies courses, giving students a strong foundation to build on and a common vocabulary to share with their peers and instructors. The diversity of First Year Studies allows AUArts students to explore a wide variety of disciplines before choosing a degree and/or major. Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Design

The BFA begins with First Year Studies, and from there, The BDes begins with First Year Studies and requires students can choose from 9 areas of concentration— an application for admission following the completion ceramics, drawing, fibre, glass, jewellery and metals, of first year requirements. The application for the media arts, painting, print or sculpture. There is no BDes program includes both a review of academic application or admission process for the BFA, however, performance and a creative portfolio. students are required to select a major. Once admitted to the BDes program, students can The courses required for the BFA degree include choose from majors in advertising, graphic design, academic courses offered by the School of Critical and illustration, character design or photography through Creative Studies (liberal studies), as well as through the the School of Communication Design. In addition, the School of Craft and Emerging Media (ceramics, fibre, School offers minor in illustration for studies pursuing glass, jewellery and metals, media arts) and the School one of the majors listed above. of Visual Art (drawing, painting, print media, sculpture). Please consult the Program Planning Guide for detailed A print media minor also exists for students pursuing any information on the requirements for the BDes of the majors listed above. Please consult the Program Planning Guide for detailed information on the requirements for the BFA.

41 AUArts Terminology

SCEM School of Craft and Emerging Media AHIS Art History SVA School of Visual Art ANIM Animation SCD School of Communications Design CCST Critical and Creative Studies SCCS School of Critical and Creative Studies CRMC Ceramics DRWF First year studies drawing BDes Bachelor of Design DRWG Drawing BFA Bachelor of Fine Art ENGL English MFA Master of Fine Art FBRE Fibre FINA Fine Art/Practicum AV Audio Visual Services GLSS Glass CTS Computing & Technical Services JWLM Jewellery and Metals “Tech” Studio technicians MADT Media Arts and Digital Technologies Home 3rd and 4th year studio spaces NASC Natural Science Studio OBDF 3D Object Design The Nest Fifth floor student lounge PHTG Photography “Crit” Short form for critique PRNT Print Media PPRL Professional Related SCLP Sculpture SOSC Social Science VSCA Advertising VSCH Character Design VSCI Illustration VSCM Visual Communication Design VSCT Digital Film

42 SAIT Wellness Centre Location Athletics & Recreation (SAIT Campus Centre) Phone 403.284.8027 As an AUArts student, you have access to the SAIT Wellness Centre, Email [email protected] the Aquatic Centre, general recreation programs and Intramural Sports. 5:30AM – 10PM Remember to bring your student ID card as you will be required to scan Monday – Friday in to access the facilities. Bring your own combination lock to utilize the Hours 7AM – 9PM lockers during your workout. Saturday – Sunday Facilities & Access

As an AUArts student, and as part of your tuition and fees, you have access to the SAIT Wellness Centre featuring a weight room with cardio and weightlifting equipment, eight squash courts, a racquetball/wally–ball court and spin studio. The Aquatic Centre features a 35 metre salt–water pool, with 1 and 3 metre diving boards. SAIT also offers general recreation programs at additional costs, and access to intramural sports as part of SAIT Partnership your wellness centre membership. Visit SAIT’s website for full recreation details. Interfaith Centre AUArts students have access Adult Recreation Programs/Classes Intramurals to SAIT’s Interfaith Centre. *Addtional rates* Avaliable to AUArts students The Centre has three office • Fitness as part of Wellness centre or room locations in the Stan membership. Grad Centre to support various • Yoga, Pilates & Tai Chi • Outdoor Soccer religious groups and activities. • Wellness Workshops • Basketball • Dance • Flag Football Click here to view the current • Racquet Sports • Volleyball schedule, and full offerings. • Martial Arts • Dogeball • Adult Swim Classes • Futsal • Ice Hockey

43 Policies & Procedures

Student Conduct

AUArts is committed to sustaining a vibrant learning environment for all members of the AUArts community, where each member is committed to the values of academic integrity, mutual respect and personal responsibility. The Student Conduct Policy covers matters of Academic and Non–Academic Forms Misconduct. You can find a list of all the Students who compromise these values at the University will be subject forms you may need during to disciplinary proceedings as outlined in the Student Conduct Procedure, your time at AUArts here. Like available for review here. Please take time to review these prior to beginning major declarations, address your first day of classes. changes and even your Respectful Workplace graduation application form!

AUArts supports the creation and promotion of a work and learning environment that is free from any form of discrimination and/or harassment. All members of the AUArts community shall be treated at all times with dignity and respect. The Respectful Workplace Procedure applies to students, faculty and staff and is available here. Attendance & Participation

Regular attendance is expected in all academic and studio courses, noting that faculty may have individual requirements for attendance depending on the participation or other requirements of the course. Students are expected to review the Course Syllabus for course–specific requirements and procedures for notification of absences. Now Show Procedure

In an effort to efficiently and effectively manage wait lists and course registration, students who do not attend their first and second days of classes without express contact and acknowledgment from their instructors to be de–registered from either scheduled studio or non–studio classes. Prior to the add/drop deadline, a student who has been de–registered can re–register themselves into the same class. It is the student’s accountability that de–registration may result in a shift from full time to part time status and potentially impact funding or visa status. If there are extenuating circumstances, students are advised to contact their instructor through email or in person as soon as possible so they know that you are committed to them, their time and the class you have registered for. You can review the full procedure here.

44 Policies & Procedures

Academic Honesty

Academic dishonesty is the giving, taking or presenting of information or material that unethically or dishonestly aids oneself or another in any work which under normal circumstances is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the compilation of academic requirements or the enhancement Forms of a students record or academic career. Academic dishonesty is destructive behaviour that can diminish the reputation of the institution and You can find a list of all the undermine the achievements of those who teach and learn in the university forms you may need during environment. your time at AUArts here. Like major declarations, address Academic dishonesty includes representing the work of others without giving changes and even your credit to the authors and submitting the work as one’s own (plagiarism), graduation application form! resubmitting the same piece of work for evaluation more than once without prior written permission, misrepresenting material facts for academic purposes, impersonating another individual, withholding academic records for the purposes of gaining an unfair academic advantage, intentionally interfering with scholarly activities or another individual, deliberately accessing confidential information, improperly publishing or disseminating confirmation information, using unauthorized material in examinations, tampering with academic resource materials or knowingly assisting in the commission of an academic offence. Full details on academic misconduct, including reporting, investigations and sanctions is included in the Student Conduct Procedure: 500.14.1.

45 Alberta University of the Arts

1407 – 14 Ave. NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4R3

403.284.7600 1.800.251.8290

Illustrations by Cory Bugden (4th Year Illustration & Character Design Student)