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This guide is designed to help you settle This guide is interactive. Use the menu bar at the into your new life as a student at Chelsea bottom and the contents below to navigate through.
College of Arts, University of the Arts 5 Welcome 18 Student Support London (UAL). In this half you’ll find 18 Academic Support 6 Need to know 18 Language Development information specifically about Chelsea 6 Where to find us 18 Further Support College of Arts and in the other half you’ll 6 Student Contact Desk find information for all UAL students. 7 Student Services 20 Making the most of Chelsea 7 Requesting letters 20 Arts SU at Chelsea
8 ID cards 20 Events
10 Spaces and resources 20 Digital Maker Collective
10 Library 22 Research
12 Food and drink 22 External engagement opportunities
12 Gender neutral toilets 24 Sustainability “My advice to students 12 Bicycles “My advice to students 12 Quiet Spaces 28 Your guide to UAL joining UAL is to come 13 arts shop joining UAL is to come with an open mind.” 14 Printing with an open mind.” 15 Workshops and technical resources Jermaine Robinson 15 Central Loan Store JermaineBA (Hons) RobinsonSculpture BA (Hons) Sculpture 16 Health and safety
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Welcome to your first term at Chelsea College of Arts. You’ve joined the College at an exciting time and I am confident that you will have an inspiring, enjoyable and rewarding experience as a student here.
Here at Chelsea, we’re proud to have a worldwide reputation for producing some of the leading artists and designers of the day. We are focused on inspiring our graduates to apply art practice to the social, cultural and political effects of globalisation. We’ll provide you with a stimulating space and supportive atmosphere, so that you can test ideas and break new creative ground.
Your College is 1 of 3 Colleges that work very closely together: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. Each of our 3 art Colleges has its own special character with an international network of partners and alumni. Together we have a shared desire to explore the possibilities of our disciplines and to help you build your career as a creative professional. Our unique studio culture offers you the freedom and support to explore your individual creativity, using facilities that embrace both traditional craftsmanship and digital technology.
This guide provides important information to help you through your time at Chelsea. During the autumn term, you will receive inductions to the many resources and facilities available to you at your College and within the University.
As Pro 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 Chelsea and at UAL. Your tutor and course leader can give you advice on what is available within your course, College and the University to enhance your learning. You'll also find useful information within this guide and on our website about how to make the most of your time at College.
I am delighted you have chosen to study at Chelsea College of Arts and wish you every success during your time with us. The course team, technical and support staff all look forward to working with you as you begin to explore and expand your creative practice.
Professor David Crow Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Head of Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon
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Where to find us
Chelsea College of Arts Student Services Requesting letters 16 John Islip Street Located on the second floor of Block A, Student To get letters for bank accounts, Council London SW1P 4JU Services can assist with the following: Tax exemption or the Confirmation of Enrolment letter (used for visa applications) Nearest transport “Don't be afraid • Finance, health, disability, counselling you have the following options: Pimlico Underground • Study support enquiries to take risks. • Visit the Student Contact Desk Term time opening hours [email protected] in person with your ID card Monday – Friday 8.30am – 9pm • Email from your University email Fail and fail +44 (0)20 7514 6230 Saturday 10am – 4pm address including your student ID again. You're Flip the guide for more information [email protected] Finding your way around Chelsea on student support • Download the appropriate letter by logging During your first term, you will be given tours here to learn into the UAL Portal on sits.arts.ac.uk of the buildings as part of your induction. and improve.” Please note that during busy times, +44 (0)20 7514 7751 especially the start of term, it may not be Sam Dawood possible to process letters instantly. It’s 'Chelsea find us’ BA (Hons) Production best to wait until you’ve received your letter Arts for Screen before making any visa or bank account Student Contact Desk appointments in case there’s a delay. Located in Block E, the Student Contact Desk can help you with all your general enquiries including:
• College access “There’s no competition • Assessments • Course work submissions and that’s so important, • Enrolment • Extenuating Circumstances, giving a hand and learning appeals and complaints • ID cards from each other.” • International student queries • Letters Tanguy Bertocchi BA (Hons) Graphic Design Term time opening hours Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
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ID cards
You will receive a student ID card and Q: Can I share my ID card with another student? holder when you enrol. The card will be pre- programmed to give you access to the rooms No. ID cards are issued to individual students and and areas you’ll need for your course. Chelsea must not be shared. Anyone found to be using operates a strict no pass no entry policy to another student’s ID card will have it confiscated ensure security across all sites, so please and both involved could face disciplinary action. remember to bring your ID card with you every day, especially as you’ll also need it for printing Note (more about this further on in the guide). • If you lose your card or it gets stolen, you should get a replacement as soon as Q: What should I do if I lose my ID card? possible to avoid other people using your old card to pay for printing or hiring out If you forget your pass, just speak to reception equipment that you are responsible for. who will be able to print you a temporary pass. • You can only own one ID card at a If you lose your card you should check with the time. If you lose your ID card, the site reception first in case it’s been handed in. If old one will be deactivated as soon not, you’ll need to buy a replacement online at as a replacement is activated. estore.arts.ac.uk. Select ‘Product Catalogue’ then ‘CCW’ then ‘ID card replacement’. The Visitors receipt should then be presented at the Student If you want to bring a visitor on site you should Contact Desk where they will print you a new speak to an academic from your course card, you’ll need to wait 24 hours before you who will book in your visitor. Reception will can use it. The next time it is used on the need 24 hours’ notice. Visitors will be given a entrance gates your card will be activated temporary pass that they’ll need to keep with automatically – be patient, the gates take a them while at one of our sites. You must stay few seconds longer to open with a new card. with your guest during the whole of their visit.
Q: What should I do if my card gets stolen or damaged?
If your ID card is stolen you’ll need to present a Police Crime 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.
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Spaces and Resources
Chelsea has well-equipped workshops, an The library has individual and group study areas, extensive library, a canteen and an onsite gallery, and a computer centre with Macs and PCs, and Chelsea Space. The College's Grade ll listed MacBooks to borrow. The library and computer site, located in central London, overlooks Tate centre is located on the first floor, Block C. Britain and the River Thames. Before you arrive, take a look around using our virtual tours. [email protected] to find out who your Academic Support Librarian is ‘Chelsea virtual tour’ Your Academic Support Librarian works with Library your course team. They run group sessions You can use any of the 6 College libraries, about finding and managing information. You but Chelsea is your home library. can book a one-to-one tutorial with them.
The collections reflect the teaching and Term time opening hours research interests of the College and focus Monday – Friday 9am – 7.30pm on contemporary fine art practice and theory, Saturday 10am – 4pm graphic design, architecture, interior design and textiles. Special collections include exhibition Holiday opening hours may vary, please catalogues, artists’ books and limited editions. check our website for details.
As well as books, DVDs and journals, you ‘Library services’ can access extensive specialist online +44 (0)20 7514 7773 resources both off campus and on site. @Chelsea_Library
@UALLibraries “One of the best Flip for more info on libraries across UAL things about being a student at UAL is the facilities on offer.”
Salla Luhtasela BA (Hons) Ceramic Design
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Food and drink Gender neutral toilets arts shop With a focus on health and sustainability, the The University designates some of its toilets as arts shops sell a broad range of art, design and Chelsea canteen offers meals cooked with local gender neutral. These toilets are for everyone fashion materials. Your arts shops are not for ingredients. You can also visit the café for a to use, in addition to male and female toilets. profit, run by UAL and are staffed by graduates. selection of hot drinks, light lunches and snacks. At Chelsea College of Arts, you can find these The shops are stocked in consultation with here in E Block on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor. course leaders and sell products according Canteen (Block A) to the courses taught at each site. Term time opening hours Bicycles Monday – Friday 8.30am – 7pm Getting around London on a bike is cheap, fun, Term time opening hours healthy and environmentally responsible. Bike Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Café (Parade Ground, Block E) parking and storage facilities are available at Term time opening hours most sites. Students can bring their bikes through Holiday opening hours may vary, please check Monday – Friday 8am – 3.45pm the Parade Ground gate on Atterbury Street and notices outside each shop for details. secure them in the bike storage area located ‘UAL canteens’ immediately as they enter the Parade Ground. ‘UAL shops’ to see the locations and opening times of all our arts shops Contact the Facilities and Estates to find out more at [email protected] or on +44 (0)20 7514 8000 during office hours.
Quiet Spaces Chelsea College of Arts has a quiet space available for staff and students for prayer, personal reflection, health requirements, breastfeeding and rest. You can find this in the Annex to D block - contact the Student “The workshop technicians Contact Desk for the access code. have the ability to understand and facilitate crazy projects. There was someone in there making a canoe!”
Will Pardoe BA (Hons) Fine Art
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Printing Workshops and technical resources Central Loan Store You’ll find Multi-Function Device (MFD) As a Chelsea student, you have access to Located on the ground floor, Block D, printers in the library and around the College. “The vast number of loads of different facilities including industry Central Loan Store (CLS) Chelsea is where To use a MFD printer, you’ll first need to get facilities makes me want standard workshops, studios and equipment. you can borrow a range of audio visual, IT, some print credits. You can top-up online via Each area has expert technicians on hand photographic and lighting equipment, as well ualprint.arts.ac.uk, on the free MyUAL app to experiment and try with the support and guidance you’ll need as hand and power tools, on a short-term or at the machines located outside the art new ideas.” to help make your ideas come to life. basis free of charge, subject to availability. shop and in the library. You can then use your ID card on the printer to log in and print. Most of our open access facilities are Term time opening hours Jeffrey Thomson accessible only after you complete your Monday, Tuesday 9.30am – 11.30am International Preparation for Fashion Copying and printing charges induction sessions in the autumn term and Thursday, Friday 1.30pm – 3pm (Certificate in Higher Education) A4 black and white 4p are subject to availability. Access tends to be 3.30pm – 4.30pm A3 black and white 8p subject-specific and those with higher needs Wednesday 9.30am – 1pm A4 colour 20p (i.e. final year students) will be prioritised. A3 colour 32p Closed weekends, bank and College holidays. 'Chelsea facilities' CCW Print Services Visit orb.arts.ac.uk/chelsea to see what's The print service for Camberwell, Chelsea Technical staff available and to book equipment and Wimbledon, known as CCW Print Technicians will be a huge support to you Services, is based in room EG01-9 in Block throughout your time here, teaching you E at Chelsea College of Arts and is available the intricacies of the machinery and how to all students. Printing and finishing is by to become a master craftsperson. appointment only, so please contact the team “At Chelsea there are many prior to sending in your artwork. Drop in, cultures, and I wanted to email or call the team to book an appointment or to discuss your printing requirements. feel their effect on me and my work.” Term time opening hours Monday, Tuesday 9.30am – 3.30pm Midori Aria Thursday, Friday Graduate Diploma Fine Art Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm
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
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Health and safety
Smoking and vaping Risk assessments First aid In the UK, smoking is not allowed inside public During your studies you may need to complete You can find first aid boxes throughout the buildings so please don’t smoke or vape inside a risk assessment for your work. This is College. Each box is clearly identified by College buildings. If you want to smoke or an important part of planning your work, an accompanying poster. A Defibrillator is “It's a really vape, please go outside and where possible identifying any hazards, keeping you and other available at main reception in Block C. For first stay away from doors and open windows. people safe. You can find the general risk aid help, dial 6174 from an internal phone or inspiring place.” assessment form in your course handbook +44 (0)20 7514 6174 from a mobile. To contact Fire procedure and on Moodle. You can speak to your tutors the emergency services from an internal Jaz Martell If you discover a fire, activate the fire alarm or the College Health and Safety Advisor for phone, call 5-999 and give them the building BA (Hons) Fashion Visual at the nearest call point located adjacent more information, or if your work is complex. address which is on the first aid posters. Merchandising and Branding to all emergency exits. If the alarm sounds, immediately leave the building by the nearest Safe working 'Student health and safety’ safest fire exit. To escape from the building For your own safety we ask that you don’t work please use the stairs and make your way out as alone in our rooms and that there should always Mental health first aid quickly and safely as possible. Do not stop to be at least 3 people in a room at any time. Students who are concerned about their or collect personal belongings or use the lifts. This is really important because if an accident someone else’s mental health should contact happens, one person can stay with the injured the Student Counselling Service. Mental Health Assemble outside the Tate Britain on person and the other can go for help. You’re First Aiders are located in all colleges and can Atterbury Street. Look for Fire Marshalls not allowed to use high-risk areas unless you provide immediate support to people in crisis. wearing high visibility jackets who will have direct supervision from a technician. show you where to go. Do not re-enter the +44 (0)207 514 6251 building until you are given the all clear. Hazardous substances There are a number of activities, processes While it’s unlikely that there’ll be a fire in one of and pieces of equipment at UAL that are our buildings we ask all our staff and students potentially hazardous. We take action to limit to treat every alarm as a real emergency. these hazards as much as we can, but we will also expect you to follow the instructions PEEPs and safety rules when using ladders, lathes, If you need assistance to evacuate a building in milling and cutting machinery, electrical an emergency, your course leader will make sure equipment and chemicals. We may also ask a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) you to wear protective equipment such as ear is completed with you. Your PEEP will describe defenders or safety glasses, or to use other what you need to do in an emergency and what safety equipment like equipment guards. assistance will be provided by other people. You will be told about these requirements at For more information about your workshop and studio inductions. If you our Disability Services have any questions or need advice, please speak to your tutor or one of the technicians.
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Academic Support Academic Support is here to help you You can also find ASO and College Academic progress and achieve your potential, both Support through your course Moodle pages. at university and in your future career. Academic Support helps all students to Contact the Academic Support team at: develop abilities and skills in areas such as critical thinking, reading, research and writing, [email protected] time management, presentations, working +44 (0)20 7514 7955 / 8512 independently and collaboratively, and more.
Language Development The Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon If English is an additional language for you, Academic Support team works across the Language Development offers specialist three Colleges; the relevant lead tutors tutorials, classes and resources in the are introduced to you at induction. Group language, academic skills and approaches sessions are arranged with your course so to learning expected at UAL. that they link with your curriculum in useful ways, and you can get one-to-one help too. 'Language for Academic Studies' an online self-study resource academicsupportonline.arts.ac.uk found on your Moodle page for guidance materials and information, support tutorials and arts.ac.uk/languagedevelopment for events, as well as links to other useful more on Language Development, resources and student services timetables and booking information
[email protected] To register for an academic support session, log in to Academic Support Online (ASO) Further support using your UAL username and password, Whether it’s physical or mental wellbeing, click on ‘face to face support’ (in the menu). disability, dyslexia, money, immigration and “You’ll come out with so many more – we offer a huge range of ways to support Students can also go to University-wide you through our Student Services. Flip this different skills, which gives workshops on a range of Academic Support guide for more information on the UAL side topics, so that you can meet and share you so many more options and check out how Arts SU can help too! study practices with students from all levels when you graduate.” and all Colleges across the University. Student Services Millie Gray arts-su.com BA (Hons) Graphic Design Communication
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Making the most of Chelsea “I really love how UAL offers a large range of gallery spaces as well as libraries and archives for research.”
Unique McGuinness Arts SU at Chelsea Events BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories As well as having a central HQ based in High At Chelsea College of Arts we have lots of Holborn, you can also find Arts Students’ events all year-round including screenings, Union (Arts SU) at your College! We have talks, exhibitions, workshops, conferences and a dedicated team of staff and students performances. You will be automatically signed who bring Arts SU services and general up to receive our newsletter, highlighting events fabulousness direct to your campus. happening across the College. Please speak to your tutor if you would like to organise an event. Our team of helpers work across both College campuses on a regular basis (they’re certainly 'What's on at Chelsea' kept busy!). If you want to find out more about an event, creative opportunity, funding for a project Chelsea Space or just have a general chat, you can find us at: Chelsea Space is a public exhibition space at Chelsea College of Arts. The programme of the Arts SU main office, High Holborn gallery covers art, design and popular culture. +44 (0)20 7514 6270 'Chelsea Space' Or just send us an email to arrange a meet-up at a location and time that’s convenient for you. Digital Maker Collective The Digital Maker Collective (DMC) are an open [email protected] group of University of the Arts London staff, students, alumni who share common goals of Visit arts-su.com/your-reps to find your exploring digital and emerging technologies student rep for Chelsea and Wimbledon in the context of arts, education, society Find out more about your Students' and the creative industries. The Collective Union in the other half of this guide meet regularly through interdisciplinary interest led group meet-ups, gatherings, activities and events in collaboration with the arts/tech sector and industries.
Keep up-to-date with DMC activities on the DMC website digitalmakercollective. org and sign up to the emailing list.
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Research Post-Grad Community Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Post-Grad Community provides access enable staff and students to develop their to cross College and cross-disciplinary research careers and create research opportunities for postgraduate taught with cultural and social value. and research students at UAL. “Everything is about Our research centres, including Transnational The Community’s established and varied Art, Identity and Nation (TrAIN), and the Centre for programme of events take place outside of practice, preparation Circular Design, operate across the University. your curriculum and happen both at UAL and and experimentation.” further afield - fostering skill shares, networking, Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon’s public collaboration and new communities of practice. Jermaine Robinson events programme focuses around the research BA (Hons) Sculpture activity taking place across the 3 Colleges. The weekly newsletter sent to your UAL Colleges work with different institutions and email address every Friday and keeps you cultural organisations and publish a number up to date with what is on offer to you. You of academic journals and publications. can also join our thriving social networks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. They have over 40 members of staff supervising research degrees in various fields including 'Post-Grad Community' fine art, design and history of art. They also have a number of schemes to help students to External engagement opportunities develop their careers as researchers and host UAL is renowned for its opportunities to interact a Research Student Programme to provide a with external organisations, universities, forum for the development and discussion of businesses and communities, being amongst ideas within the research student community. the top 30 universities in the country in terms of the funding it receives for these activities.
These include a huge range of sponsored student and graduate projects, community engagement projects, support for graduates and businesses, as well as public events and conferences.
All of you will have access to interactions like these during your time as a student at the College, either on your course or in cross-College activities. Engaging with these opportunities brings enormous benefits and will enrich your personal and creative development.
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Sustainability
Sustainability is a key part of how we do things Energy use at UAL. Lots of our courses dedicate time and We’re reducing carbon emissions across all our resources to teaching sustainable practices Colleges, and since 2017 we’ve been using 100% and ideas, and our central operations teams are renewable electricity. We’re proud to be the fifth committed to working in a sustainable way. most sustainable university in London according to the People & Planet University League. Sustainability Manifesto Our Sustainability Manifesto is our action Actively encourage recycling plan to keep reducing our carbon emissions. across all our sites We’re using this to improve the environment We actively encourage all our students for all our students across UAL. to be responsible when it comes to saving energy and recycling, so please UAL Sustainability Working Group switch off lights and equipment after use The UAL Sustainability Working Group is open and use the recycling bins on site. to all students. It’s a great chance to meet staff and students from across the Colleges who Green Week have an interest in sustainability and make Every February we have Green Week, which positive changes around your College. includes a wide range of sustainability-related activities across the university, including practical workshops, talks and debates.
‘Sustainability at UAL'
“It’s a cultural hub, full of different people.”
Anne Lumumba BA (Hons) Drawing
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Studying at UAL is the best way into a fulfilling life of visual creativity. The reasons for coming to UAL are the same now as they were for me 40 years ago when I began my own journey into the arts: I wanted to make art and I wanted to make my mark.
UAL is the world's biggest factory for trouble. We encourage students to challenge us. I'm always on the lookout for exciting, creative talent coming through the University and this is why I ask students from across UAL's 6 Colleges to re-design the Chancellor's robes worn at the graduation ceremonies.
I love the time I spend with our students as it helps me to take the temperature of where young people are at.
Grayson Perry CBE RA Chancellor of UAL
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I'm delighted you've chosen to start your creative future at University of the Arts London, which is made up of 6 world-renowned Colleges:
Camberwell College of Arts Central Saint Martins (CSM) Chelsea College of Arts London College of Communication (LCC) London College of Fashion (LCF) Wimbledon College of Arts
You've joined a vibrant community of 19,000 students from more than 130 countries. You're also in one of the best cities in the world for art and design, with lots of opportunities to make the most of student life. To help you navigate your time at university in London, and to take advantage of all there is to offer, we’ve created this handy 2-part guide. Read it, make notes in it, do the checklist on the next page and hold on to it for future reference.
I hope you have a fantastic time at UAL and I wish you every success for your future.
Nigel Carrington Vice-Chancellor
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Start your journey here: UAL culture
Read this guide Term dates Diversity Sustainability An easy one to tick off – read the whole These are the general University term UAL believes that the diversity of its staff Sustainability is a key part of how we do things guide to get set up and settled in. dates for 2019/20 but specific dates and student community is fundamental at UAL. Many of our courses dedicate time and may vary for some courses. to creative thinking and innovation in resources to teaching sustainable practices Set up your email account the arts. We are committed to removing and ideas, and our central operations teams are You need to set up your UAL account Autumn term barriers to progression and success, and committed to working in a sustainable way. before you can enrol. If you're new to Higher Monday 23 September 2019 promoting understanding and awareness UAL, you will have been sent an email Education – Friday 6 December 2019 of equality, diversity and inclusion for all. ‘Sustainability at UAL’ containing your username and a one- Further Monday 2 September 2019 To find out more about our time password link. Use the link to Education – Friday 13 December 2019 The Equality and Diversity Officer for sustainability initiatives create your own password as soon as Students works in partnership with Arts possible - the link will use your personal Spring term Students’ Union to support initiatives to Safety email account as verification. Once set Higher Monday 6 January 2020 promote this and also provides confidential We want UAL to be a safe place for all students, up, it’s essential you check your UAL Education – Friday 13 March 2020 advice and guidance to trans and non-binary staff and visitors, so we take health and safety email account regularly, as it’s where Further Monday 6 January 2020 students; student carers and parents; and very seriously. You’ll be given detailed safety you’ll get important news and updates. Education – Friday 27 March 2020 students from diverse faith backgrounds. information during your course induction, like fire and emergency procedures and rules for Download MyUAL Summer term ‘Student diversity’ using machinery in a safe and sensible way. MyUAL is our free student app with Higher Monday 14 April 2020 all the essential info you’ll need in one Education – Friday 19 June 2020 'Student health and safety' place like your UAL email, timetable, Further Monday 13 April 2020 events, jobs, news and more. Find it Education – Friday 22 May 2020 To find out more about health on the App Store or Google Play and “Every individual is a pool of and safety in your College log in with your UAL account details. ‘Term dates’ knowledge and inspiration.” Get your student ID card Public holidays You will receive this at your Christmas Day 25 December 2019 Khalil Madovi enrolment session. You'll need to Boxing Day 26 December 2019 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design present your card to access all New Year’s Day 1 January 2020 UAL buildings and for printing. Easter weekend 10 April – 13 April 2020 May bank holidays 8 and 25 May 2020 Go to your enrolment and inductions You’ll have already been sent details of these.
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University IT Services MyUAL app As well as following our social channels, we have Student news IT Services look after all the digital stuff at Download the official MyUAL app from a number of ways for you to know what’s going We’ve got a dedicated news feed just for you! UAL including your account, your email, your app store or download it to your on. We’ll keep you informed in the following ways: Here we’ll publish news, opportunities, and computers, printing and online security. desktop for free to access all your articles to help you in your time at UAL. information and systems in one place. Email to your UAL account Username and password Here you’ll receive important messages from arts.ac.uk/stories Your username and password will be used to arts.ac.uk/myual UAL, your College, and importantly, your ‘Stories’ for the latest news access important systems on the UAL network course. You can access this from any computer, from your college such as email, Moodle and on-site computers. Printing laptop, or your phone using the MyUAL app. You’ll also receive a UAL email address which You’ll find printers at multiple College You can also download the ‘Outlook’ app UAL text alerts will be sent to you. This is made up of your initial locations, including all Libraries and for iOS or Android to check in regularly. Occasionally we’ll need to tell you about and surname, plus the month and year you Learning Zones. There are many ways to something important, this might be a enrolled at UAL. Your email account will be used print - you can even print from your own UAL Portal building closure or other incident. In this for contacting you with important information. mobile device or from an off-site location! The UAL Portal is where you can access key case, you’ll receive a text to your mobile information regarding your application, enrolment phone with the key information. If you have a problem with your Printing costs vary depending on size and assessments throughout your studies with account or need to reset your and colourway. You can top-up online UAL. You can view your personal information password, search ‘password reset’ by card at ualprint.arts.ac.uk or by using and download status letters under ‘My Study the machines at College Libraries. Details’. It is also important you keep us informed WiFi access of any changes to your contact details and Connect to UAL-WiFi using your UAL 'Computers and printing' update us immediately if anything changes. username or email and password.
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In addition to high-quality teaching, modern Student fees and funding, Contact Student Services Accommodation Services facilities and creative space for you to explore your including scholarships Whether you choose to live in one of our ideas, skills and unique vision, UAL can provide The Student Advice and Funding Service Use our online form halls of residence or in a privately rented you with support with your studies and wellbeing. provide students with information and home, our Accommodation Services team +44 (0)20 7514 6250 Our Student Services staff provide a professional, advice about funding options available to can help you find a suitable place to live confidential and free service to all UAL students. cover tuition fees, living costs and course throughout your time at University. Visit a Helpdesk costs. You can also find out more about ‘Student Services’ scholarships, bursaries and awards. arts.ac.uk/accommodation UAL Student Centre 1st floor, 272 High Holborn, WC1V 7EY [email protected] Advice ‘Student fees and funding’ Get support with financial and immigration +44 (0)20 7514 6240 +44 (0)20 7514 6900 questions and advice on any problems Disability and dyslexia @UAL_halls that may occur in day-to-day life. The Disability Service provides advice and Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm support for disabled students and to students UALAccommodation arts.ac.uk/advice who are dyslexic or have any other specific London College of Communication learning difficulty. Support is available at Student Services, WG 09 Academic any point throughout your time at UAL. Elephant and Castle, SE1 6SB Through Academic Support, you can explore “You will meet so many and improve your learning and study practices 'Disability and dyslexia' +44 (0)20 7514 6590 important people with the help of our resources, including our staff, libraries, Learning Zones and our digital tools. while you're studying Monday – Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm at UAL, both fellow Immigration and visas Central Saint Martins Students from countries outside the European students and staff.” Student Centre, C001, Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, 1 Granary Square, N1C 4AA who are not already living in the UK, may Shinuk Suh need a visa to enter and study at UAL. BA (Hons) Fine Art +44 (0)20 7514 7199
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Tell Someone No matter how big or small a problem, if you’re The University does not tolerate any form worried about something, feeling emotional of bullying, harassment or sexual violence. or just want to talk, we want to help. If at any point you have concerns, or want to talk to someone in confidence, Mental Health you can contact Tell Someone. Our free and confidential help with emotional or course related issues can keep you from feeling [email protected] overwhelmed. Check out our counselling service.
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Extenuating Circumstances [email protected] Extenuating Circumstances are things which are unexpected, significantly disruptive and beyond Health advice your control, which may affect your ability to Our health advisers offer one-to-one meet assessment and course deadlines. If you’re sessions to discuss lifestyle (including concerned about your grades or think you might alcohol, drugs and smoking), sexual, physical be eligible for Extenuating Circumstances, your and mental health. You can also find out course leader should be the first point of contact. about other services like registering with a GP and visiting a dentist in London. ‘Extenuating Circumstances’ +44 (0)20 7514 6251 Arts SU [email protected] Arts SU – your Students’ Union – offers a huge range of support services as well. Find out more Chaplaincy in ‘Making the most of UAL’ later in this guide. Our Chaplains are also on hand to offer faith based support. Get in touch:
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Academic Support Library and Learning Zones Moodle Academic Support is provided to help you As a UAL student you have access to all 6 This is the online home for your studies develop approaches to learning and skills that College libraries; just use your ID card to where you will find information, resources will be useful in your student life and as a future borrow books and other items. You can also and online activities relating to your course “Students are professional. Academic Support tutors are based search the online catalogue and have books of study. Your tutor may also use Moodle to in Colleges and work closely with course teams sent to the library that’s easiest for you to get communicate additional news or information guided through and Language Development, Library and other to, and return them to any College library. about your course. Your course site will have Student Support staff. Academic Support tutors important announcements and assignment a variety of will be introduced to you during inductions. Our libraries have areas for group and details and should be checked regularly. individual study as well as computers, techniques by Through Academic Support, you can explore photocopying and printing facilities. You can Visit moodle.arts.ac.uk using your network and improve your learning and study practices in also borrow a laptop and get help from the login details or access via MyUAL app experienced staff, areas such as critical thinking, reading, writing, library staff to make the most of our huge research, making presentations and working collection of print and online resources. which stands them as a team. You’ll learn to use libraries, archives, digital tools and environments skilfully, and Our Learning Zones are for social and activity- in good stead for develop an understanding of expectations as based study in an informal environment. well as your own and other points of view. We have 3 – at Camberwell College of Arts, the future.” Central Saint Martins and London College of Visit academicsupportonline.arts.ac.uk Communication, open to all UAL students. Daniel Boyle to find resources and to register for Specialist 3D Technician one-to-one support sessions in your We will tell you more about the library College and across UAL - you can facilities when you attend an introduction also find more info through Moodle during your first term, with other sessions offered later in your course. [email protected] contact us if you can't find what you need Remember, the library staff are there to help you so just ask if you have any questions or need more help.
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Academic success Tools to help you succeed
Your academic support network Academic success isn’t just about having Course and Unit Handbooks Assessment your nose in a book at all times – it’s about the Really important documents which are useful It’s important to understand the criteria that Associate Lecturers interactions and connections you make through to read because they contain all the information your work will be assessed against, so that Often guest lecturers who work in the tutors, technicians and your classmates. about your course, assignments, learning you can focus on those things. You may find industry you are learning about outcomes, deadlines and essential reading lists. assessment methods different to what you Consider these tips as you begin the new term: have experienced before. At UAL, you will Course Leader Crit be assessed against 5 different criteria: They manage the course and your tutors; if you • Ask questions when the tutor gives you an An opportunity to discuss your work have any issues they are the person to contact opportunity. This shows you are interested and ideas with tutors and students. • Enquiry is active learning and reflection and thinking carefully about what they • Knowledge is concerned with learning Subject Librarian are saying; there are no silly questions Tutorial theories, practice and technologies and A special librarian who knows about the library and the tutors are here to help you. Book a one-to-one session with an finding synergies and connections resources available for a particular area of study academic member of staff, where you • Process is the journey of learning • Talk to other students about what you are discuss and get advice about your work. • Communication is the sharing of Technicians learning and how your projects are going. learning with an audience Staff who will demonstrate and support you Talking to each other helps you come up with Language Development • Realisation is the product of learning with technical parts of your course, such as new ideas. Learning to work with and listen If English is an additional language for you, we operating machinery or using special materials to different people is a very important skill. offer specialist one-to-one and online tutorials, Types of assessment classes and workshops to help you build Tutor • Join social activities and events for students. your English skills further and understand the Unit Assessment Brief Teacher (probably the teaching This will help you make friends across types of assignments you need to produce. This explains what you need to do for your staff you’ll see most) UAL, outside of your course and College. specific assignment and how it will be marked. You can also study a modern language • Use the Academic Support, English course at the Language Centre, incorporating Formative Assessment Language Development, online language learning with arts and culture Assessment that supports your learning and resources, Libraries and Student topics from different countries. Our modern will not count towards your final mark. Services. They are here to help everyone languages courses are open to University do the best they can in their studies. students, staff and members of the public. Summative Assessment Assessment that assesses your learning • Experiment and try new things: challenging arts.ac.uk/languagedevelopment and will count towards your final mark. yourself to explore new things will help you [email protected] grow as an individual. Don’t be afraid to You can find more information about fail as you can only learn from mistakes. ‘Modern languages’ assessments in your Course Handbook.
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As a UAL student, you have special access Creative Computing Year Virtual Tours Working collaboratively with UAL courses, to collections, archives, institutes, digital Enhance your creative degree with the Our Colleges have an extensive range of we enhance students’ employability and tools, employability support, international computational skills shaping the future of professional workshops and facilities on offer. creative attributes through experiential opportunities, events and more. the digital creative industries. By taking an Take a virtual tour around our shared spaces, learning and access to industry. From extra year of study at the CCI between years studios and workshops at a College location. the moment you arrive, you can: University archives, museum 2 and 3 of your UAL undergraduate degree, and special collections you’ll have the opportunity to study with 'Virtual tours UAL' • Find paid jobs and internships on The libraries have outstanding physical other creative undergraduates from across the Creative Opportunities jobs and digital collections in art, design, the University in a specialist environment. Working while studying board and through our in-house communication, fashion and performance. You might want to work during your studies to temping service, ArtsTemps These collections include historical archives ‘CCI’ earn some extra money and gain experience. • Work on any skills you might need to and special collections such as zines, UAL can also help you with your job search and get a job, freelance, or start your own material samples and artists’ books. Digital tools application process. The Creative Opportunities business using our online resources Alongside the tools you’ll be using to help jobs board advertises current industry jobs and You can also access the University Archives you through your course, such as Moodle paid internships. ArtsTemps is our in-house • Use our practical guides and workshops to and Special Collections Centre at LCC which and the MyUAL app, we offer other ways temping service that recruits UAL students for take you through everything from CV writing specialises in material on printing, graphics to support your digital journey at UAL. temporary paid work across the University. and tips for interviews, to pricing your and film, including the famous Stanley work and coming up with a business plan Kubrick Archive. Other collections in the Portfolio If you’re an international student, make sure • Attend industry specific talks and events University include the LCF Archive and the Get creative with UAL's showcasing platform you follow the restrictions of your visa. which take place throughout the year Museum and Study Collection at CSM. Portfolio, where you can present your work alongside other UAL students from various ‘Creative Opportunities’ • Access funding to help you as a designer ‘Collections and archives’ subjects. You can create a profile from the or artist, or to start a business, as well as ‘ArtsTemps’ start of your course, and update your projects providing opportunities to show your work Institutes right through to 2 years after graduation. at various exhibitions and trade fairs Careers and Employability New to UAL, the Creative Computing Institute We empower UAL students and graduates • Benefit from having a mentor by (CCI) is the first of several forthcoming Portfolio enables you to show the world to make a living doing what they love and your side to help you transition new UAL Institutes to be launched. your work and projects, share your creative strive to support those underrepresented into professional working life skills and interests, as well as connect and in the creative industries. The CCI offers innovative and diverse new network with peers from across UAL. • Learn about your Intellectual Property by courses, research opportunities and a public making use of our IP Education resources platform to explore computer science and portfolio.arts.ac.uk creative practice. This includes a range of arts.ac.uk/careers Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses creativeopportunities.arts.ac.uk such as BSc and MSc in Creative Computing, plus an integrated research environment artstemps.arts.ac.uk for MPhil/PhD students. There are also opportunities to take short and online courses to complement your current studies.
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International Opportunities Social Programme Students’ Union We are the students who campaign In a global society, studying and living The Social Programme is an events programme Representatives in a new country changes everything – run by students for students. There are around for and represent you. We are elected especially you and your world view. 40 Social and Wellbeing Representatives Anita Israel by you and we work for a year to who run free and low-cost events mainly in Education Officer We offer opportunities to spend one or more halls but also across the wider University. [email protected] create change around issues you care terms studying outside of the UK at a partner about. We even have an International institution or on a work placement abroad. The events include weekly events like Yoga, Eleanor West Afternoon Tea and Film Nights as well as Activities Officer Students’ Officer to represent ‘Student mobility’ monthly events like Quiz Nights, theatre trips, [email protected] your needs to the University! trips around the UK and abroad as well as Events regular International Food and Drink Festivals. Pinky Latt If you want to find out more about what we’re doing, you can There are loads of events you can get involved Welfare Officer get lots of information on the Arts SU website. You can also in to make the most of your time here. For the latest events schedule and to see [email protected] come to our office on the 1st Floor of High Holborn, London. From summer degree shows to seminars, what’s going on visit hallslife.arts.ac.uk/events workshops, talks and symposiums, there really Amber Goneni @UALsocial Your officers are here to represent you, so please do is something for everyone in our schedule. Campaigns Officer get in touch! We look forward to meeting you. UALsocial [email protected] ‘What's on’ @UALsocial Anita, Eleanor, Pinky, Amber and Eva Eva He International Students Officer [email protected] “Some of the best learning adventures arts-su.com ‘Your union’ sometimes take place outside of the classroom, so go out and explore. Get involved and make “University life encourages the most out of your time everyone to be independent as a student.” and self-motivated.”
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There are over 30 societies and 20 sports clubs Course Representatives you can join. This is one of the easiest ways to Course Representatives are students meet people from across all 6 Colleges. You’ll who volunteer to represent their course gain experience from organising fun things for at University meetings. They have a lot of the UAL community and, if your group is big influence over issues like curriculum design, enough, Arts SU will even help towards the costs facility access, opening hours and more, and of running your activities. If competitive sports their efforts ensure students are heard. It is are not for you, you can also join Arts Active. a great opportunity to create change in your College. Elections for this position take place arts-su.com ‘Sports and societies’ at the start of term – why not get involved?
Student Initiative Fund Made in Arts London The Student Initiative Fund (SIF) helps current Arts SU runs Made in Arts London (MiAL), UAL students lead innovative projects. It funds a uniquely student-led enterprise. MiAL projects and events which will be for the enjoyment, student artists can sell pieces online, exhibit benefit of, or to build the UAL community. You in galleries, attend training workshops and can apply for up to £200. This is a fantastic support and learn from each other. UAL also opportunity to build industry and professional offers numerous and varied professional experience in a space that is safe to experiment in! development opportunities and mentorships throughout the year to all* current UAL students. arts-su.com ‘Funding’ arts-su.com ‘Creative’ for more information Advice Service on this and other opportunities The Arts SU Advice Service offers free, confidential advice, which means we won’t *Students who are on Tier 4 visas, or any tell your College you have talked to us (unless other visas with a work restriction are not you want us to), and we are completely allowed to be self-employed, freelance, independent from the University. We can help or sell work to have an income. you with academic matters such as appeals and complaints as well as accommodation issues.
You can talk to us by booking an appointment for a time which suits you or visiting our website to find out where we are.
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Making the most of London Travel
Checklist - In London Get Council Tax exemption Travelling around London Cycling It’s easier to think of London as lots of tiny This is a tax paid to local councils who London has one of the largest transport Cycling is an affordable and healthy way to towns rather than one big city. Every area in provide services like fixing roads and networks in the world and once you get used to travel around London. If you don’t have your London has a different ambience, atmosphere running community centres. Students it, you’ll find it easy to use. With multiple ways of own bicycle, you can hire one from as little as and local vibe and before long, you will on most full-time courses don’t need getting around, the best thing to do is plan your £2. Simply go to any docking station in London have your favourites. London can be both to pay Council Tax. Contact Student journey by using Transport for London’s (TfL) with your bank card and touch the screen to get an exciting yet challenging experience. Services for an exemption letter. ‘Journey Planner’ or an app like ‘City Mapper’. started. There’s no need to book - hire a bike, ride it to your destination, then simply return it ‘Council Tax’ This section will give you an idea of what Underground trains to the nearest docking station. TfL also offers it’s like to live here, along with some useful Register with a doctor The London Underground, or the Tube, free Cycle Skills lessons, advice on how to tips about daily life, to help you make this Whenever you move home it’s important is the most popular way to get around protect your bike and has some great guides diverse and vibrant city your home. to register with a doctor as soon as London. It’s the quickest way to travel in and for when you’re ready to take to the road. possible so that if you’re ill you won’t around London and has 11 ‘lines’, some of be stuck without medical care. which are open 24 hours at weekends. Travelling around the UK You might want to travel to other parts of the “Go and visit Open a student bank account Buses UK while you’re here and you can do this with: the other Colleges You can do this by going into a bank branch Buses cover all zones of London, and you of your choice – we’d recommend going to can get from one zone to another for a set • Coaches: often the cheapest way to travel and explore London.” one close to your new home in London. If fare. The ‘Hopper fare’ means you can as sometimes you can get a ticket for as you’re not from the UK you’ll need to bring travel on more than one bus for up to one little as £1 when you book in advance. Sam Dawood a copy of your visa and a valid passport. hour of first touching in if you use the same BA Technical Arts and contactless card or Oyster throughout. • Trains: can be expensive so it’s best Special Effects Sign up for a Student Oyster card to book in advance using websites like UAL students are eligible for discounted It’s a convenient way to get to know your Trainline to compare prices. You can get travel with a Transport for London (TfL) surrounding area but you should factor in more information about train travel in Student Oyster Card. Find out more traffic on the roads when planning your journey. the UK on the National Rail website. in the ‘Save money’ section later in If accessibility is a consideration, a bus will this guide or visit tfl.gov.uk and search help you get around with step-free access. for ‘Student Oyster photocard’. Walking Get a TV Licence The best way to travel in London is walking. You must have a TV Licence to watch Start somewhere central like Oxford Circus and or record programmes on any device as walk in any direction, and before you know it they’re broadcast, and to download or you will reach another Tube stop you recognise watch BBC programmes on iPlayer. You and will be surprised how small central London can be fined up to £1,000 if you’re watching really is. If you get lost, Google Maps and other TV without a licence, so make sure you similar apps will help you find your way. get one by going to tvlicensing.co.uk.
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Museums and galleries Markets and fairs Money saving tips Save on travel Most of London’s museums are free to enter. London has many wonderful markets where you There are lots of ways to save a little extra With a Student Oyster photocard, you will save From the Victoria & Albert Museum to the can buy almost anything including food, flowers, money during your time in London. 30% of the price of Travelcard and Bus Pass, Science Museum, you’ll find yourself submerged modern art, clothing, antiques and more. available to buy for daily, weekly and monthly in art, history, culture and innovation from Student Art Pass use. You can only apply for a Student Oyster ancient history all the way to the 21st century. • Notting Hill, Portobello Road and Camden Get your Student Art Pass for free and discounted photocard through the TFL website after you’ve Learn about developments in contemporary Lock: sell a variety of goods including entry to museums and exhibitions across the UK. been given a student identification number at science, medicine and technology and then antiques, food, clothes, music and art enrolment. You’ll need a digital photo of yourself, fall in love with surrealist, minimalist and • Brick Lane: known for vintage clothing NUS card your course start and end dates, your email abstract artworks. There are also plenty of but also sells antiques, art and food You can buy a card from National Union of address and a bank card to pay the £20 fee. galleries around London, from the Serpentine • Old Spitalfields: known for fashion Students (NUS) which will save you money from Gallery to the Photographers’ Gallery where but also sells antiques and food over 200 places, including fashion, electronics tfl.gov.uk ‘Student Oyster photocard’ workshops and talks are organised. • Borough market: London’s most renowned and food retailers, as well as entertainment and food and drink market with a variety of travel. Remember, shops don’t always advertise You might also be able to apply for one of ‘Late’ events British and internationally grown items the discount, so always ask if they take NUS card! a range of National Railcards which offer Larger museums, such as the British discounts on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Museum and The Royal Academy of Arts, There are also some great themed fairs you might nus.org.uk TfL Rail and National Rail services. host events called ‘Lates’. Taking place in the enjoy; from the famous London Book Fair and evenings, exhibitions come to life through London Art Fair, to London Car Fair and VegFest. Local discount scheme tfl.gov.uk ‘National Railcard’ performances and art installations. It’s an As a student, you might be able to get discounts extravagant part of London’s art scene, and depending on the area you chose to live in. best of all, our Arts SU often gets involved Discounts are offered by the Borough Council with them – so look out for events. (which looks after the area you live in) and can be used for local sport centres/gyms, restaurants arts-su.com 'Events’ and events. Search your council’s website to “One of the best things about see what discounts they offer to residents. UAL is its location. You can Online discounts travel easily in London to visit Websites such as VoucherCloud and Groupon have lots of offers and are great for treating lots of museums and galleries.” yourself to anything from a massage to a meal. Buy a reusable cup and get discounts in many Bhavini Patadia coffee shops (as well as being more sustainable!). BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing ‘Student discounts’ for info about additional and living costs, as well as discounts and budgeting advice
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Stay safe • Keep your purse or wallet close to your We want UAL to be a safe place for all students, body and don’t carry too much cash. staff and visitors, so we take health and safety • Keep all valuables out of sight when out and very seriously. You’ll be given detailed safety about, especially when in crowded places. information during your course induction, like fire and emergency procedures and rules for • Carry your laptop in a rucksack rather using machinery in a safe and sensible way. than a laptop bag so it’s not easily seen.
• Register your pocket electronics (phone, To find out more about health iPad, iPod) for free on immobilise.com and safety in your College so if they get stolen and police have to 'Student health and safety' search for them, they can check the serial number and track you as the owner. London is generally a safe city to live in, but like • Plan your route before you leave; the any new place, you should take time to learn Transport for London website tfl.gov.uk how to look after yourself and your belongings. is a good place to start.
Here are some top tips: • Avoid walking alone at night; keep to well-lit main roads or take a taxi for longer distances and only use registered taxis or minicabs.
• Report any incidents, suspicious activity or stolen belongings to the police. Dial 101 for your nearest police service or 999 in an emergency.
• NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. Go to an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department at your nearest hospital “London is such a big if you have a serious injury or illness. place and there's • Students are sometimes targeted by something for everyone.” scammers trying to access personal information and bank details. Check out Polly Green our student news for top tips on protecting BA (Hons) Photography your information and scams to look out for.
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Map of UAL sites Archway
Central Saint Martins Archway
Central Saint Martins Granary Square London College of Fashion Mare Street
STRATFORD London College of Fashion KING’S CROSS Golden Lane King’s Cross Bethnal Green Old Street CLERKENWELL Oxford Circus SHEPHERD’S BUSH SOHO London College of Fashion London College of Fashion Holborn Curtain Road John Princes Street London College of Fashion Shepherd’s Bush High Holborn
London College of Fashion KENSINGTON Lime Grove Goldhawk Road Chelsea College of Arts Elephant & Castle
Pimlico
London College Camberwell College of Arts of Communication Peckham Road / Creative Computing Institute (CCI) Galleries and Museums
CAMBERWELL Tate Britain Tate Modern Queen’s Road Peckham Rye Whitechapel Gallery BRIXTON Peckham V&A Museum PECKHAM Saatchi Gallery The Photographers’ Gallery RICHMOND National Portrait Gallery Serpentine Galleries Camberwell College of Arts National Gallery Wilson’s Road Dulwich Picture Gallery Hayward Gallery WIMBLEDON Key Wimbledon College of Arts Barbican Centre Merton Hall Road Wimbledon UAL Building Institute of Contemporary Arts Tube station Camden Arts Centre South Wimbledon Train station The Design Museum
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