School of Design 06/09/2015. Christine Saunders Head of Student Wellbeing School of Design Telephone: 0191 2274315 [email protected]

School of Design

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Christine SaundersHead of Student Wellbeing

School of Design

Telephone: 0191 2274315

[email protected]

Today we will look at• Programme Handbooks• Levels of Study• Modules• Feedback and Assessment• Submission of Work• Student Representation• Student Support

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Levels of Study

• BA Level 4 Year 1• BA Level 5 Year 2• BA Level 6 Year 3• MA Level 7• PhD Level 8

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Level of Study Level 4 - foundationThis level is designed to builds a foundation of creative, intellectual and technical skills in relation to your specific subject and to your learning.

Level 5 - Continuing your studiesAt this point in your studies you will have developed an understanding of the fundamentals underpinning your subject andwill have had opportunitiesto explore and develop your subject with more freedom and creativity and to achieve a higher level of technical and intellectual accomplishment. You will need to take more responsibility for engaging with your studies at a higher level.

Level 6 - Autonomous learning Level 6 involves skills such as negotiation, planning, managing and implementing a major design project or undertakinga significant piece of research within your chosen specialism. The most significant aspect of this level is that you will take the major responsibility for generating your own work – your tutors and peers will still provide significant feedback but your tuition will be less structured and formal. Your learning will be significantly more self–initiated. Level 7 – Postgraduate Study (for MA students)Level 7 work would display mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills, employing advanced skillsto conduct research, or advanced technical or professional activity, accepting accountability for related decision makingincluding use of supervision.

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Modules• ‘Value’ of 10 credit points• Nationally recognised record of achievement• Academic year is equivalent to 12 modules (worth 120 credit points) • To be awarded an Honours degree, students must accumulate 360 credits • Notionally equivalent to 100 hours of student work• Formal teaching/directed study/independent study

Module DescriptorThis can be found in course documents/information folder on Blackboard for the relevant module or by following the following the ‘module search’ link on the popular links, information for student webpage http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/student/?view=Standard• Module synopsis• Aims of the module• Learning, teaching and assessment strategy

Module Briefs• ‘Project’• Module number, title, level and credit points• Name of the tutor• Submission date or deadline• Work requirements• Feedback date/s• Reading List

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Feedback and Assessment

Feedback · In tutorials· In a critique or presentation· Informal dialogue with tutors and peers throughout the project· By reference to the Summative Assessment Feedback form

Assessment Formative assessment • Describes comment and critique provided by a tutor and typically takes place during a project• Provides a focus for directed and independent learning over the course of the project/semester • Feedback and guidance on how you are progressing in order to help you to learn more effectively

Summative assessment • Involves the provision of a grade or a mark at the conclusion of a project• Mark will be formally recorded on the marks entry system • Accumulation of these marks will determine your progression on the programme or your final degree classification• Criteria are provided on the project brief to enable you to understand what is expected of you • You will be provided with a Summative Assessment Feedback form (within 4 working weeks of the submission date)

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• BA - Undergraduate• The individual pass mark for undergraduate programme is 40% • Referral opportunities – must pass modules to progress

• MA- Postgraduate• The individual pass mark for postgraduate programme is 50%

• Honours Classification - Undergraduate• First Class – 70%-100%• Upper second – 2:1 – 60%-69%• Lower second – 2:2 – 50%-59%• Third Class – 40-49%

• Classification – Postgraduate• Distinction – 70%-100%• Commendation – 60%-69%• Pass – 50% - 59%

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Grade Band criteria – can be found in the programme handbook – for example

LEVEL 4: Academic FoundationFirst - 80-100• Exceptional ability to research and develop ideas within the design process• Exceptional ability to generate and explore ideas• Exceptional standard of visual communication, presentation methods and techniques, ability to apply appropriately. • Sophisticated ability to apply critical analysis and creative interpretation in the translation of ideas into practical solutions.• Sophisticated ability to demonstrate basic practical techniques• Sophisticated ability to demonstrate an awareness of the specific qualities, characteristics and capabilities of basic

materials.• Outstanding grasp of design practices within historical and contemporary context• Awareness of ethical issues and ability to discuss in appropriate context• Ability to engage with others and meet obligations to others (e.g. tutors, peers, colleagues). • Evidence of autonomy

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Submission of Work for Assessment• Check you know where to submit your assignment/project• Keep to the deadline, on the module brief• Submit your work and keep your receipt• If a project is submitted after the hand-in date and has not been approved for late submission it will be marked as 0%.

Late Submission• Apply for 24 hours BEFORE the deadline• Process is managed at the School Office – 2nd Floor• Complete the paperwork – please note EVIDENCE (e.g. doctor’s note) will be required• Up to 1 working week – maximum 2 weeks

Special Circumstances• Speak to Year Tutor or Programme Leader or Head of Student Wellbeing• Also a confidential process available – only the Dean will be aware of circumstances• Process is managed at the School Office – 2nd Floor by Danielle Dixon, Senior Administrator• PEC’s process – Personal Extenuating Circumstances (serious and unexpected circumstances)

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Student Representation

Student Representatives for the Course/Programme - (Programme Rep)• Voice of the programme• Feed information to staff• Feed information to school reps• Attend programme meetings• Training available, support from the Students Union

• E.g. BA (Hons) Interactive Media Design• Year 1 reps are Lee Jenkinson & Jon Bishop• Year 2 rep is Matthew Robinson• Year 3 reps are Erin Kirtley & Patrick McGoldrick

School of Design Student Representatives – (School Rep)• Speak on behalf of all the student in the school• Attend School meetings, e.g. School Learning and Teaching meetings, staff and Student Liaison committee

The School Student Representatives for 2010/2011:

• Merlin Duff – [email protected]

Post Graduate Student Representative• Monica Hansda

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Student Union• The Student Union is run by students for students. It is an independent body to the University, but works closely with us to

improve the student experience. • The Student Union contributes to the School of Design induction programme but you can also find out more about them

by following this link • http://mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk Education Caseworker• The Students’ Union has a dedicated member of staff who can provide advice and support to students who want

information on University regulations and procedures. The Education Caseworker is a point of contact for students who wish to appeal their results or make a complaint, who are going through the disciplinary or misconduct procedures, or who are simply confused about their options and would like a confidential chat. They are based in the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre and run drop-ins every week during term time.

Student ComplaintsWhere possible deal with first at a local level, staff will try to resolve the matter• Module tutor• Programme leader• Head of Academic Community of Practice• Head of Student Wellbeing

Student Complaint/Appeals against Examination/Assessment Decisions • Procedures for mailing a complaint and appealing against examination/assessment decisions can be accessed through the

following web link:• http://northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/uso/stud_reg_handbk/

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Student Support

• Year Tutor – Trevor Sewell• Available to you for academic and pastoral guidance, the member of staff you should contact first if you have any problems

which are affecting your academic work. You will be timetabled to meet with your Year Tutor once every semester, new students will additionally meet with their year tutor after the first six weeks of study to discuss any settling in issues or queries. You may also make individual appointments to meet with your Year Tutor where necessary.

• Head of Student Wellbeing - Christine Saunders• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies related to Student Wellbeing. The HoSW aims to promote and

ensure high standards of the student experience and ensure support is provided at every stage of the student journey.

• Attendance• Notify module tutor of absence from individual session.• Notify Year Tutor in the case of illness or other reason for affecting attendance.• All L4 modules are monitored for attendance and absence will be followed up by Programme Administrator

• Speaking to your parents/guardians and friends• Data protection laws forbid staff to disclose information about you, this includes issues of attendance, health and

assessment.

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Student Support

• Year Tutor – Trevor Sewell• Head of Student Wellbeing - Christine Saunders

Referral to • Central University Student Services Team – at Newcastle

• A-Z Student Survival• Accommodation ( 1 Ellison Terrace)• Ask• Careers and Employability (Northumberland Building)• Counselling and Mental Health (Northumberland Building)• Disability Services (Northumberland Building)• Multifaith chaplaincy (Wynne Jones Building)• Security (Sutherland House)• Team Northumbria (S[ports Central)• Welfare and International (Northumberland Building)

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Register with a NHS doctor now • Do not wait until you become ill –as you may not feel well enough to take the required action.• Choose a surgery close to where you are living, take along proof that you are a student and some ID. You should ask to be

added to the list of NHS patients, you will be asked to complete a registration form.• When you register ask the receptionist for an information leaflet about the practice – this will tell you haw to make an

appointment, what clinics are run. Most surgeries have female as well as male doctors, if you only want to be seen by a male (or female) doctor you should say so when you make an appointment.

• Identify where your nearest hospital and accident and emergency (A&E) department is located or NHS Walk-in centre (for treatment of minor illness and injuries)

• Make a buddy, a friend who lives close by and will ‘help out’ if you become ill, for example picking up prescription, collecting some shopping for you, and you can do the same for them.

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A-Z Student SurvivalAccommodation AskCareers and Employability Counselling and Mental Health Disability Services Multifaith chaplaincy Security Team Northumbria Welfare and International

• http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/studentaz/survival/?view=Standard

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• Allocate first year students to residences

• Manage University residences

• Guide students to private landlords and agents

• Provision of housing advice service

• Provision of web information

[email protected]

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• English language and academic skills classes for international students

• UG classes every Monday 4.00pm – 6.00pm in the PG Hub, Ground Floor School of Design Room 012

• Ask Tutor is Joan Hewitt

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• Advice and information on career planning, employment and further study• Careers Advisor to the School of Design is Margaret Evans

• Drop in and one-one appointments with advisers, including a Careers Adviser for international students

• Workshops on job search: applications/CVs/Interviews

• Advertising of vacancies for part-time student jobs and graduate employment

• Information on opportunities for voluntary work

• Employer presentations and careers fairs

• www.northumbria.ac.uk/careers• [email protected]

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• Comprises of Counsellors and Mental Health Practitioners – all of whom can be contacted electronically on [email protected]

• Individual one-to-one counselling and mental health support from professional practitioners

• Daily drop in service

• Group work

• Information about other counselling and therapy services in the area

• Workshops and seminars

• www.northumbria.ac.uk/counselling• [email protected]• [email protected]

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• Support and advice to disabled/dyslexic students

• Advice on additional funding

• Advice on individual exam arrangements

• Bank of loan equipment

• www.northumbria.ac.uk/disabilities• [email protected]

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• Individual confidential pastoral support

• Programme of social activities, including regular film nights and day trips to the coast, Durham, Hexham and the Farne Islands

• Opportunities for spiritual reflection, including worship and guided meditation

• Information on Places of Worship – churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and gurdwaras

• Quiet space – rooms on both campuses set aside for quiet prayer, meditation or thinking

www.northumbria.ac.uk/[email protected]

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• 24 hour, 52 week presence on campus

• Respond to all emergencies

• Advise on personal safety

• Advise on crime prevention

[email protected]

Emergency Tel. No. 0191 227 3200

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• Sport Central Health and Fitness Facilities including, a 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, a 40 metre indoor sprint track, and a breath taking

3000 seat arena• Wide programme of Fitness and Exercise classes Pilates, Aerobics, Aqua Fit and Group Fitness to name a few• British Universities & Colleges Sport Pitch yourself against other budding athletes in external sporting competition against other UK universities.• Campus and Community Sport Programmes ‘Give it a go’ opportunities, Volunteering in the community, and internal university leagues on offer• Sport Education Offering an Extensive choice of Coach Education courses in many sports and Scholarships for Talented Athlete • Student Sports Clubs From fencing to the discipline of Jitsu, Team Northumbria caters for over 30 different sports• Cant find your sport? We will gladly assist you to get it off the ground

www.teamnorthumbria.com www.sportcentral.com

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• For UK/EU and International students

• For international students W&I provide advice visa, immigration, working in the UK, police registration etc.

• For UK/EU students variety advice, for example funding, scholarships and financial hardship

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• Thank you• Any questions?

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Documents

School of Design 06/09/2015. Christine Saunders Head of Student Wellbeing School of Design Telephone: 0191 2274315 [email protected]