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Wimbledon College of Arts Contents
This guide is designed to help you settle into your new life as a student at Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London (UAL). In this half you’ll find information specifically about Contents Wimbledon College of Arts and in the other half you’ll find information for all UAL students. 01
How to use this guide: 02 This means there is a website to check This means there is an email address 03 This means you can find out more online. Go to arts.ac.uk and enter the term we suggest 05 This indicates information about sustainability 06 Connect with us: @WimbledonUAL 09 @wimbledonual @WimbledonUAL artslondonwimbledon 10 11 Wimbledon College of Arts Merton Hall Road London SW19 3QA +44 (0)20 7514 9641 Introduction David Crow
Your College is 1 of 3 Colleges that work very closely together: Welcome to your first term Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. Each of our 3 art Colleges has its own special character with an international at Wimbledon College of Arts. network of partners and alumni. Together we have a shared desire to explore the possibilities of our disciplines and to I am confident that you will help you build your career as a creative professional.
have an inspiring, enjoyable This guide provides important information to help you through your time at Wimbledon. During the autumn term, you will and rewarding experience as receive inductions to the many resources and facilities available to you at your College, online and within the University. As Pro a student here. Vice-Chancellor, it’s really important to me that you get the most from your time here. I encourage you to get involved in all the opportunities on offer at Wimbledon and at UAL. Here at Wimbledon, we offer a total performance Your tutor and course leader can give you advice on what environment. We have an international reputation for is available within your course, College and the University producing graduates known for their creativity, technical to enhance your learning. You’ll also find useful information accomplishment and professionalism. We’re an art College within this guide and on our website about how to make the with a supportive community of students and academics most of your time at College. who share a passion for creative expression through practical experimentation. Students learn from expert tutors and I am delighted you have chosen to study at Wimbledon technicians who either work in the industry or have their own College of Arts and wish you every success during your time practices. Through the College’s shared course projects, with us. The course team, technical and support staff all look lectures and exhibitions, our students are encouraged to work forward to working with you as you begin to explore and collaboratively, enabling students to work in teams to design, expand your creative practice. perform and manage theatre, performance and other live events to professional levels. Professor David Crow Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Head of Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Student voices
Student voices
“ Trust your voice and be “Just such an inclusive “ Make sure that you use all ready to be part of a artsy atmosphere, having the support that UAL has to community. There are so visited other universities offer. Keep asking questions many amazing relationships that were amazing, each so and you will find an answer! you can make during this specialist. But this uni even Talk to people about things time and UAL is a hub for it.” when I came for interview that you’re interested in
Jaya Twill and being nervous it still felt and they will point you in BA Acting and Performance comfortable and has been the direction.”
ever since.” Tanikha Allen BA Theatre Design Adam Bulpitt BA Production Arts for Screen: Technical Arts Specialism Need to know
Where to find us Finding your way around Wimbledon
03 Wimbledon College of Arts Before you arrive, you can take a look around the studios, Merton Hall Road workshops and facilities using our virtual tours. During your London first term, you will be given tours of the buildings as part of SW19 3QA your induction.
+44 (0)20 7514 7751 Find out more about Wimbledon virtual tours and where to find us Nearest transport Student Services Wimbledon Underground and Overground Located on the ground floor of the main building, South Wimbledon Underground Student Services can assist with the following:
Autumn Term opening hours: – Finance, health, disability, counselling Monday to Friday: 9am – 9pm – Study, support enquries Saturday: 10am – 8pm Sunday: Closed While social distancing is in place, appointments, information and support are also being offered via email, telephone and Please note that the opening hours listed here may be subject video call (Team, Skype, Zoom). to change. Check with your course team for more information about when you will be able to access the College. [email protected]
+44 (0)20 7514 6230 (term time)
For full access and route guides visit accessable.co.uk Need to know Start your journey here: Need to know
Student Contact Desk Requesting letters
04 Located on the ground floor beside the reception desk, To get letters for bank accounts, Council Tax exemption or the the Student Contact Desk can help you with all your general Confirmation of Enrolment letter (used for visa applications) enquiries including: you have the following options:
– College access Visit the Student Contact Desk in person with your ID card or – Assessments send an email from your University email address, including your student ID to: [email protected] – Course work submissions – Enrolment Download the appropriate letter by logging into the – Extenuating Circumstances, appeals and complaints UAL Portal on sits.arts.ac.uk – ID cards Please note that during busy times, especially the start of – International student queries term, it may not be possible to process letters instantly. – Letters It’s best to wait until you’ve received your letter before making any visa or bank account appointments in case Autumn Term opening hours: there’s a delay. Monday to Friday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
These may be subject to change. Please email [email protected] for up-to-date opening times.
Non-term time opening hours: While social distancing is in place, appointments, information and support are also being offered via email, telephone and video call (Team, Skype, Zoom).
[email protected] Need to know +44 (0)20 7514 6354 (term time) Start your journey here: ID cards
You will receive a student ID card and holder when you enrol. Q: Can I share my ID card with Wimbledon operates a strict no pass, no entry policy to ensure security across all sites, so please remember to bring another student? your ID card with you every day, especially as you’ll also need it for printing (find out how to do this further on in the guide). No. ID cards are issued to individual students and must not I’M IN is an electronic system to monitor attendance and be shared. Anyone found to be using another student’s ID engagement. You’ll need your ID card to tap into the room card will have it confiscated and both involved could face each time you attend your classes. disciplinary action.
Q: What should I do if I lose my ID card? Replacement cards “ Throw yourself into it. If you forget your card, just speak to reception who will be – If you lose your card or it gets stolen, you should get 05 able to print you a temporary pass. a replacement as soon as possible to avoid other people using your old card to pay for printing or Try do as much as you If you lose your card you should check with the site reception hiring out equipment that you are responsible for. can, being at such a great first in case, it’s been handed in. If not, you’ll need to buy – You can only own one ID card at a time. If you a replacement online at estore.arts.ac.uk. Select ‘Product lose your ID card, the old one will be deactivated university means there Catalogue’ then ‘CCW’ then ‘ID card replacement’. The receipt as soon as a replacement is activated. should then be presented at the Student Contact Desk where are so many opportunities they will print you a new card, you’ll need to wait 24 hours before you can use it. The next time it is used on the entrance Visitors to take.” gates your card will be activated automatically – be patient, the gates take a few seconds longer to open with a new card. If you want to bring a visitor on site, you should speak to Charlie Bartlett an academic from your course who will book in your visitor. BA Production Arts for Screen Q: What should I do if my card gets Reception will need 24 hours’ notice. stolen or damaged? Visitors will be given a temporary pass that they’ll need to keep with them while at one of our sites. You must stay with If your ID card is stolen, you’ll need to present a Police Crime your guest during the whole of their visit. Report Number to the Student Contact Desk to receive a new card. If your ID card doesn’t work, then contact the Student Contact Desk – if it is damaged you can get a free replacement as long as you can prove that it is damaged. ID cards Spaces and resources
At Wimbledon, students learn in the College’s specialist Autumn Term opening hours: workshops, studios and on-site professional theatre from Monday to Thursday: 9am – 10pm expert tutors and technicians. Friday: 10am – 10pm Saturday: Closed Due to social distancing measures, there may be changes to the usual inductions to the College facilities, or you may Please note that these may be subject to change. require additional sessions before starting work. Your course Check online for more information. team will give you more information about this when you start. Before you arrive, take a look around using our virtual tours. Holiday opening hours may vary, please check our website for details. Find out more about Wimbledon virtual tours 06 Find out more about Library Services Library +44 (0)20 7514 9690
You can use any of the 6 College libraries, but Wimbledon @WCALibrary is your home library. The collections reflect the teaching and @UALLibraries research interests of the College, and focus on theatre and costume design, hair, make up and accessories, special effects, acting and performance and more. As well as books, Food and drink DVDs and journals, you can access extensive specialist online resources both off campus and on site. With a focus on health and sustainability, the Wimbledon canteen offers meals cooked with local ingredients. You can UAL Libraries also offer services online where library staff also visit the café for a selection of hot drinks, light lunches can help you use online resources, support your learning and and snacks. answer your questions. Please note that access to the Canteen and Cafe might be The library has individual and group study areas, and a slightly different this year due to social distancing measures. computer centre with Macs and PCs. The library is on 2 floors More information about access will be available during your of the main College building, with the entrance on the first floor. site induction.
Library staff are there to help you; you’ll attend an introduction to the library during your first term, with other sessions offered Canteen later in your course. Please ask in the library if you have any questions or need more help finding anything. Term time opening hours: Monday to Friday: 12pm – 2.30pm Email [email protected] to find out who your Academic Support Librarian is your Academic Support Café Librarian works with your course team. They run group Spaces and sessions about finding and managing information. You can book a one-to-one tutorial with them. Term time opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm
Find out more about UAL Canteens resources Spaces and resources
Gender neutral toilets Quiet spaces
The University designates some of its toilets as gender Wimbledon has a quiet space available for staff and neutral. These toilets are for everyone to use, in addition to students for prayer, personal reflection, health requirements, male and female toilets. At Wimbledon College of Arts, you breastfeeding and rest. Contact the Student Desk for details. can find these here:
– Annexe, New and Main buildings arts shop – House 2 arts shops sell a broad range of art, design and fashion – Canteen materials. Your arts shops are not for profit, run by UAL 07 and are staffed by graduates. The shops are stocked in Cycling consultation with course leaders and sell products according to the courses taught at each site. The entrance to our arts shop is located opposite the entrance to the main building. Getting around London on a bike is cheap, fun, healthy and environmentally responsible. Bike parking and storage facilities Term time opening hours: are available at most sites. At Merton Hall Road students can Monday to Friday: 10am – 4.30pm bring their bikes through the main gate and secure them on the bike racks outside the main reception entrance. Contact the Holiday opening hours may vary, please check notices outside Facilities and Estates to find out more at estateshelpdesk@ each shop for details. arts.ac.uk or on +44 (0)20 7514 8000 during office hours. Please note that these times may be subject to change. More information about opening hours will be available during your site induction and online. “Meeting so many people Find out more about arts shop and to see the locations I never normally would. and opening times of all our arts shops
How encouraging and Printing hands on my tutors are. You’ll find Multi-Function Device (MFD) printers in the Feeling like my course library and around the College. To use an MFD printer, you’ll first need to get some print credit You can top-up online genuinely relates and via ualprint.arts.ac.uk, on the free MyUAL app or at the machines located outside the art shop and in the library. You prepares me for my can then use your ID card on the printer to log in and print. Spaces and career in the future.” Copying and printing charges: Lauren Derry A4 black and white: 4p BA Acting and Performance A3 black and white: 8p A4 colour: 20p resources A3 colour: 32p Spaces and resources
CCW Print Services Our theatre and costume workshop are equipped to industry standard and our audio-visual department consists of a The print service for Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon, wide range of photography, film and video facilities. Our 3D known as CCW Print Services, is based in room EG01-9 in workshops include metal, wood, casting and moulding and room DG01-9 in D Block at Chelsea and is available to all allow students to use traditional and experimental ways to students. Printing and finishing are by appointment only, so work. Wimbledon College of Arts also gives students access please contact the team prior to sending in your artwork. Drop to a digital media centre, a range of printing facilities, and a in, email or call the team to book an appointment or to discuss separate maker space, housing 3D printers and more. your printing requirements. Most of our open access facilities are accessible only after Term time opening hours: you complete your induction sessions in the autumn term and 08 Monday, Tuesday: 9.30am – 3.30pm are subject to availability. Access is generally subject- specific Thursday, Friday and Wednesday: 9.30am – 12.30pm and those with higher needs (i.e. final year students) will be prioritised. [email protected] Find out more about Wimbledon facilities General enquiries: +44 (0)20 7514 7831 / 2056 Fine art/large format: +44 (0)20 7514 2046 Finishing and framing: +44 (0)20 7514 7808 Central Loan Store
Technical staff Located on the ground floor, Central Loan Store (CLS) Wimbledon is where you can borrow a range of audio visual, IT, photographic and lighting equipment as well as hand and Technicians will be a huge support to you throughout your power tools, on a short-term basis free of charge, subject time here, teaching you how to become proficient in a range to availability. of technical processes, both analogue and digital. Term time opening hours: Workshops and technical resources Monday, Tuesday: 9.30am – 11.30am Thursday, Friday: 1.30pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Wednesday: 9.30am – 12pm As a Wimbledon student, you have access to loads of different Closed weekends, bank and College holidays facilities including industry standard workshops, studios and equipment. Each area has expert technicians on hand with Please note that these times may be subject to change. More the support and guidance you’ll need to help make your ideas information about opening hours will be available during your come to life. site induction and online. Spaces and Find out what’s available resources Health and safety
Smoking and vaping PEEPs Hazardous substances
In the UK, smoking is not allowed inside public buildings so If you need assistance to evacuate a building in an emergency, There are a number of activities, processes and pieces of please don’t smoke or vape inside College buildings. If you your course leader will make sure a Personal Emergency equipment at UAL that are potentially hazardous. We take want to smoke or vape, please go outside and where possible Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is completed with you. Your PEEP action to limit these hazards as much as we can, but we will stay away from doors and open windows. will describe what you need to do in an emergency and what also expect you to follow the instructions and safety rules assistance will be provided by other people. when using ladders, lathes, milling and cutting machinery, electrical equipment and chemicals. We may also ask you to Fire procedure wear protective equipment such as ear defenders or safety Risk assessments glasses, or to use other safety equipment like equipment If you discover a fire, activate the fire alarm at the nearest call guards. point located adjacent to all emergency exits. If the alarm During your studies you may need to complete a risk 09 sounds, immediately leave the building by the nearest safest assessment for your work. This is an important part of You will be told about these requirements at your workshop fire exit. To escape from the building please use the stairs and planning your work, identifying any hazards, keeping you and and studio inductions. If you have any questions or need make your way out as quickly and safely as possible. Do not other people safe. You can find the general risk assessment advice, please speak to your tutor or one of the technicians. stop to collect personal belongings or use the lifts. form in your course handbook and on Moodle. You can speak to your tutors or the College Health and Safety Advisor for Assemble at Dundonald Park. Fire Marshals wearing high more information, or if your work is complex. First aid visibility jackets will also show you where to go. Safe working You can find first aid boxes throughout the College. Each box Do not re-enter the building until you are given the all clear. is clearly identified by an accompanying poster. For first aid “My experience within Tech help, dial 9641 from an internal phone or +44 (0)20 7514 9641 While it’s unlikely that there’ll be a fire in one of our buildings, When you start with us, we will give you an induction to the from a mobile. Arts and Wimbledon has we ask all our staff and students to treat every alarm as site and safe working practices while on and off site as well as a real emergency. an overview of how social distancing may impact the way you To contact the emergency services from an internal phone call, been unreal, thanks to my use our buildings. Your course team will be able to give you 5-999 and give them the building address which is on the first information about safe working at home aid posters. tutors and class mates!
For your own safety we ask that you don’t work alone in our Find out more about student health and safety It has taught me life skills rooms and that there should always be at least 3 people in a room at any time. This is really important because if as well as skills within the an accident happens, one person can stay with the injured Mental health first aid person and the other can go for help. You’re not allowed to art world. I would do it all use high-risk areas unless you have direct supervision Students who are concerned about their or someone else’s from a technician. mental health should contact the Student Counselling Service. again if I could.” Mental Health First Aiders are located in all Colleges and can Jack Allen provide immediate support to people in crisis. BA Technical Arts for Theatre and Performance Health +44 (0)207 514 6251 and safety Student support
Academic Support Students can also go to University-wide workshops on a range of Academic Support topics, so that you can meet and 10 Academic Support is here to help you progress and achieve share study practices with students from all levels and all your potential, both at University and in your future career. Colleges across the University. You can also find ASO Academic Support helps all students to develop abilities and College Academic Support through your course and skills in areas such as critical thinking, reading, research Moodle pages. and writing, time management, presentations, working independently and collaboratively, and more. Contact the Academic Support team at:
The Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Academic Support [email protected] team works across the three Colleges; the relevant lead tutors are introduced to you at induction. Group sessions are arranged with your course so that they link with your +44 (0)20 7514 9729 curriculum in useful ways, and you can get one-to-one help too. Language Development Find out more about guidance materials and information, support tutorials and events, as well as If English is an additional language for you, Language links to other useful resources and student services Development offers specialist tutorials, classes and resources in the language, academic skills and approaches to learning To register for an academic support session, log in to expected at UAL. Academic Support Online (ASO) using your UAL username and password, click on ‘face to face support’ in the menu. Find out more at arts.ac.uk, search Language for Academic Studies an online self-study resource found on your Moodle page.
Find out more about Language Development, timetables and booking information
Student [email protected] support Making the most of Wimbledon
Arts SU at Wimbledon Events
As well as having a central HQ based in High Holborn, Wimbledon’s south west London location combines green, you can also find Arts Students’ Union (Arts SU) at your open spaces with easy access to the city’s thriving art and College! We have a dedicated team of staff and students theatre scenes. The College runs lots of events all year- who bring Arts SU services and general fabulousness direct round including screenings, talks, exhibitions, workshops, 11 to your campus. conferences and performances. Our team of helpers work across both College campuses on a You will be automatically signed up to receive our newsletter, regular basis (they’re certainly kept busy!). If you want to find highlighting events happening across the College. out more about an event, creative opportunity, funding for a project or just have a general chat, you can find us at: Please speak to your tutor if you would like to organise an event.
Contact Arts SU Find out more about what’s on at Wimbledon
Arts SU main office is located at LCF High Holborn. Research Contact us at: +44 (0)20 7514 6270 Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon enable staff and Or just send us an email to arrange a meet-up at a location students to develop their research careers and create research and time that’s convenient for you. with cultural and social value. Our research centres, including Transnational Art, Identity and Nation (TrAIN), and the Centre [email protected] for Circular Design, operate across the University. Find out who your student rep for Chelsea and Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon’s public events Wimbledon is programme focuses around the research activity taking place across the 3 Colleges. Colleges work with different institutions Making the Find out more about your Students’ Union in the other and cultural organisations and publish a number of academic half of this guide. journals and publications.
They have over 40 members of staff supervising research degrees in various fields including fine art, design and history of art. They also have a number of schemes to help students most of to develop their careers as researchers and host a Research Student Programme to provide a forum for the development Wimbledon and discussion of ideas within the research student community. Welcome
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