BA Graphic Design & Communication

We are very pleased that you have accepted the offer of a place on the Graphic & Communication Design degree course at the University of . We hope to make your period of study a very rewarding time. The course will be a challenge from beginning to end and if you fully engage throughout your time at Leeds then you will achieve an excellent degree from one of the top universities in the UK. This will assist you in moving on to a career in one of the ‘creative industries’.

Many of our graduates move on to careers in graphic design, advertising, marketing, illustration, or photography. These industries are exciting, fast moving and challenging as well as being incredibly rewarding. Engaging with your studies from the beginning will help you to thrive both at University and in your later career.

Succeeding will be a challenge and the challenge starts here...

Congratulations again on your excellent results. We really look forward to meeting you in September!

All the best,

Alan Oliver (Programme Manager BA (hons) Graphic and Communication Design)

Please read your personalised induction pack carefully. Enclosed you will find:

 FAQ’s  Induction Timetable  School of Design Campus guide If you have any questions about any of the information in your welcome pack, or on the Flying Start website, please email [email protected].

Is there anything I need to do before I arrive?

It is important that you arrive in September, fully rested but also full of enthusiasm, creativity and that you are ready and eager to get started! With this in mind, here are some activities to get involved with…

 You must bring an A4 colour printout of a piece of graphic design by a well known graphic designer from the last 100 years that interests or excites you. Be prepared to talk about it – who designed it and why is it successful?

 Bring a pocket sized object (not electronic) that expresses an aspect of your personality. Take some time thinking about this, push your imagination and be unpredictable. The more unusual, the better!

 Engage with social media! You will find more information about the programme and you will be able to contact other students (and maybe find out who is at the same halls as you). We’ll use this during the three years as an informal networking space – we post job opportunities there and everyone is free to post inspiring links etc.

Join the Graphics Facebook group (G&CD – ) www.facebook.com/groups/348065701953087/

Join your own year group (G&CD2019) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2381117475503118/

 Start looking and thinking. Start looking at the (design) world around you and recording your thoughts. Get used to jotting down ideas.

Do I need to buy any equipment?

You need to bring a few basics with you a pen, a pencil and a notebook.

We have two main computer clusters within the School (including a Mac cluster) and a digital photography and video studio. We also have a stock of SLRs and camcorders that students can borrow on a weekly basis. The University provides PCs in clusters all around the campus, some open 24 hours a day. If you are considering buying a Mac then we suggest that you wait until you start the first semester as there are discounts available for students which can only be accessed when you’re actually at University. We’ll explain how to access these discounts when you arrive.

Do I need to buy any books?

You will receive more information about recommended reading over the course of the first semester. We fully recommend that you utilise the University’s libraries as much as possible, you can often find free copies of books online as PDFs and there is definitely nothing wrong with a second-hand copy! As you are reading, keep a reading log, which will be useful throughout your assignments!

In the meantime, start reading magazines like Creative Review and Design Week; they are fantastic, as are their websites (creativereview.co.uk and designweek.co.uk). The University library has these magazines, but it will help you if you start reading them before you arrive.

Induction Timetable – Graphic Design

During your induction week, there will be tons of exciting meetings, talks, events, tours and activities taking place in the School of Design and around campus to help you get to know the staff, your fellow students and the campus.

You will receive an updated timetable via your University email closer to induction week, so it is important to get in the habit of checking this regularly, but in the meantime, here are some key dates to put in your diaries!

Monday 23rd September 2019

10am-11am Graphic Design programme induction. Clothworkers’ South Building LT 2 (3.04)

11am-12 midday Graphic Design programme induction Clothworkers Central Building TR 2 (WD 1.61)

4pm-6pm Graphic Design programme induction Clothworkers Central Building TR 2 (WD 1.61)

All day drop in Freshers’ Fair (https://www.luu.org.uk/) Leeds University Union (LUU)

Tuesday 24th September 2019

All day drop in Freshers’ Fair (https://www.luu.org.uk/) Leeds University Union (LUU)

Wednesday 25th September 2019

All day drop in Freshers’ Fair (https://www.luu.org.uk/) Leeds University Union (LUU)

11am-4pm Discovery Themes Fair Parkinson Court You are allowed to study 20 credits in a different School. The Discovery Themes Fair will give you the opportunity to enrol on modules in Philosophy, Business, Music and more.

During Thursday and Friday, you will need to attend School Wide induction activities. Closer to the date, you will receive specific information about your group, time and location via your University email. In the meantime, please keep these days free between 10am and 5pm. The sessions will introduce to your personal tutor and you will find out more information about the School.

A whistle stop tour of key places you’ll need to know to get around campus!

1. The Business School - This is right at the 4. Clothworkers’ South - This is the building that is opposite top of campus. If you are walking here from Clothworkers’ Central. Lecture Theatres 2 and 3 are on the third the centre of campus, you’ll feel like you’re floor. There are also printing studios and weaving equipment in this leaving campus as you’ll need to cross a building and in G.06, you will find our equipment loaning service. main road. Clothworkers’ Central and Clothworkers’ South are connected via

the Link Bridge.

2. Leeds University Union - A one stop shop for food, advice, events, societies and 5. Speakman Lecture Theatre - This is outside of much more! https://www.luu.org.uk/ the School of Design. Come out of our glass doors and turn left – look out for the black gates!

3. The School of Design - Clothworkers’ Central 6. Clothworkers’ North - This is to the right of the The School of Design is in Clothworkers Central Building. This School of Design (through the courtyard). This is building contains many of the School’s studio spaces and PC where the School of Media is based, although you clusters. Our 3D workshop is also located here. may have some of your taught sessions here.

You will also find the School’s Student Education Service reception on the ground floor. If in doubt about anything, please come and speak to us!

Some seminar rooms and computer clusters are located around the outside of Clothworkers’ Central.

During your induction week, find these rooms that are located outside the main building and explore the rest of campus as much as you can!

7. Sign for Art by Stelae - This statue is a good point of 12. Edward Boyle Library - Another quiet space to study. Accessible reference for directions. via the red route (see map)

13. IT Service Desk in EC Stoner - Follow 8. Michael Sadler Building - Some larger lectures are held in here, it the red route past the Edward Boyle is opposite the Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building (see no. 9). Library and turn left at the first junction. Here you will find the IT Service Desk. 9. Marjorie and Arnold Ziff [email protected] Building - The Student Services Centre provides a range of

useful services, and counter 14. Roger Stevens - On Level 6 of the Roger staff can provide advice on Stevens Building you will find the Print & many issues. Copy Bureau,the leading source of print, copying and mailing services within the University. These are services provided by the University for the University on a ‘not for profit basis’. 10. The – A https://pcb.leeds.ac.uk/ prominent landmark in Leeds, the tower

can be seen for miles around the campus. The steps outside are a common meeting point and inside you 15. The Edge - Here you will find the will find the Stanley and Audrey Burton Sport & Physical Activity Service at Gallery and the . the University. They provide for all levels to enable you to improve your health and wellbeing. 11. Laidlaw Library - The Skills Zone on https://sport.leeds.ac.uk/the-edge/ level 1 of the Laidlaw Library is home to the Skills@Library service and a place for taught students to develop academic skills. This is where 16. Conference Auditorium - This building is behind The Edge. You workshops take place, as well as drop- may have some of your larger lectures in here. It is a fair walk from in sessions and 1-2-1 appointments Clothworkers’ Central so plan plenty of time to get across here. with learning advisors.