1. Welcome to the University of Kent
School of Arts Postgraduate Induction
Welcome to the University of Kent

2. Schedule for the Day
10:00
Welcome from
Dr Maurizio Cinquegrani, Director of Graduate Studies,
Dr Margrethe Bruun Vaage, Director of Taught Postgraduate Programmes and Prof Martin Hammer, Head of School of Arts
10: Student Support Services: Jacqui Double
10: Faculty Liaison Librarian: Justine Rush
11: Employability: Will Wollen and Nicola Urquhart
11: Academic Ambassador initiative: Jayne Thompson
11: Kent Union: Course Reps
Coffee in Jarman Foyer
12:00
Subject Talks with Programme Convenors
Studio 1 Physical Acting, Studio 2 HPA, Studio 3 Curating, Studio 5 CPP, Studio 6 Film, Studio 7 Creative Producing, Room 2.04 Research Students, Room 2.40 European Theatre
Drama Technical Induction (Drama students only) Jarman Studio 1
To run through when and where events are taking place
Mention that we won’t cover university wide matters as this will be covered by the Graduate School, mention how the school interacts with the Graduate School and Faculty.

3. Intertwingularity Transclusion
“So in my uncertainty, I went to graduate school and there it all happened.”
Ted Nelson
Virtuality
Transclusion
Intertwingularity

4. A few people you should get to know…
Angela Whiffen – Postgraduate Administrator
Maurizio Cinquegrani – Director of Graduate Studies and GTA Coordinator
Margrethe Bruun Vaage – Director of Graduate Studies (Taught programmes)
Freya Vass-Rhee – Drama MA-T Programmes Convenor
Richard Misek – Film MA-T Programmes Convenor
Hans Maes – HA MA-T Programmes Convenor
Ben Thomas – Curating MA-T Programmes Convenor
Explain who the people are in the pictures and why they are important.
Mention who the programme directors are for each of the PGT programmes

5. A few things you should know about the School…
It is the multi-disciplinary home to over 750 Undergraduate Students and over 150 Postgraduate Students.
We offer you great opportunities to visit European and World wide destinations.
We have a dedicated Postgraduate Common Room equipped with Macs and storage.
All staff have office hours, make use of them.
All MA students are allocated an Academic Adviser.
PG students in the Faculty of Humanities are eligible to apply for free language classes delivered by SECL and CEWL (
Explain that the School is made up of HPA, Drama and Theatre and Film. Talk about the benefits of studying in a multidisciplinary school and the cross over between the 3 subjects.
Talk about the fact that Arts is one of the largest schools on campus and how we encourage interaction between UG and PG students through research events, talks etc.
Trips e.g. Amsterdam Spring 2013
Academic Advisers:
provide developmental and holistic academic advice and guidance
provide proactive and structured support at key stages in each year to establish an on-going relationship
provide advice on module choices and registration, if required
review overall academic progress and reflect on development of skills and attributes
advise on opportunities for development within and outside the curriculum
refer the student, as appropriate, to other specialist sources of academic advice and personal support
write references for on request.
Mention the AAL Office in Eliot

6. PGT/PGR: Important Websites
The Student Guide
Student Data System (Modules, Assessment Details, Personal Details etc.)
Moodle (online learning environment)
School of Arts Facebook and Twitter Accounts
School of Arts website
All of this information is available in the Postgraduate Student Handbook but please note that there is a wealth of information available on these web resources so please add them to your favourites

7. PGT: Moodle
Each Module has a dedicated Moodle page containing important information regarding teaching, learning and assessment
Each Module has a Moodle Page containing:
Assessment Information
Reading Lists
Marking Criteria
Communication from the course convenor
Please make sure you check the moodle page regularly

8. PGT: Submitting Your Work
Most written work can be submitted directly through the Turnitin link available on the module Moodle page
Please complete the essay cover sheet correctly
The deadline is always MIDDAY
Work submitted after the deadline will be awarded zero [unless you have been granted an extension]
Extensions
Don’t forget to keep a record of your Turnitin receipt
This is only relevant to PGT students
Dissertations should be submitted electronically and in hard copy
Please make sure you complete the electronic cover sheet
Emphasis that it is important students keep a record of the Turnitin receipts in case there are any problems

9. PGT: How Work is Assessed
Numerical Scale
For Programmes
Classified Under P/M/D
Distinction
Merit
Pass
Fail
This is a University wide marking scale for PGT (and UG programmes)
Convenors will provide further information re marking criteria

10. PGR: Progression and Monitoring
You must prepare adequately for formal progress reviews and supervisory meetings.
You must agree a schedule of meetings with your supervisor and keep a record of the meetings using the facilities on the Student Data System
Meetings with your supervisor must take place once a month if you studying on a full-time basis and once every other month if you are studying on a part-time basis
At the end of the academic year the School will host a research presentation event which you should attend

11. PGR: Teaching at Undergraduate level
Training and support. Annex Q (Research Student Teachers and Demonstrators) of the Code of Practice for Research Programmes ofStudyhttp:// sets out the level of support that schools are expected to provide to their GTA.
The Associate Fellowship Scheme is intended for people who undertake teaching and/or learning support as part of their work for the university.
GTA Coordinator

12. PGR: Research Centres
The School of Arts' cross disciplinary research centres and groups provide a focus for staff and postgraduate student research activity. Each Centre hosts a programme of research events including international exchanges, conferences, seminars and symposia.
Aesthetics Research Group
Centre for Film and Media Research
Cognition, Kinesthetics and Performance
European Theatre Research Network
Art History and Visual Cultures Research Centre
Popular and Comic Performance (PCP) research centre
Provide a brief overview of each

13. PGR: Funding for Events and Conferences
Kent Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (KIASH) co-ordinates research activity in all fields of the humanities.
Faculty PhD Top Up Support Fund
Research Centres and Groups
School of Arts Student Project Fund
Explain how students can apply to these funds

14. PGT/PGR: Personal Development Workshops
The School of Arts will arrange a series of workshops including:
CV Feedback session hosted by an adviser from the Careers and Employability Service
Applying for Scholarships and PhDs
PGR - Careers in Academia
PGR - Preparing for your Viva
For more details see
If there are other topics you would like to see covered just let us know!

15. PGT/PGR: University Services
Careers and Employability Service
The Student Learning Advisory Service
Student Support and Well-being office
The Graduate School

16. PGT/PGR: The School of Arts Student Association The School of Arts Association will be holding a number of events over the year, including a programme of extracurricular lectures and multimedia projects! Keep an eye on their Twitter and Facebook at facebook.com/schoolofartsassociation.kentuni for more info!
The association aims to bring together students who different disciplines
They will be looking for PG students to give lectures and talks to UG students if you are interested please
Explain how this links to the Kent Arts Network (KAN) and mention briefly explain the purpose of the KAN

17. PGT/PGR: Your Feedback Counts
The School of Arts is looking to recruit MA and PGR Course Reps across the disciplines.
Course Reps represent the views of their peers at School and Faculty level
If you would like the opportunity to become a Course Rep please visit the Kent Union website for more information or Angela Whiffen
We need course reps from each subject (MA Curating will come under HPA and Arts Criticism will be covered across the three subjects)
Reps attend SSLC meetings and GSC meetings.
It is not a big time commitment but it is a really important role.
Last year the course reps organised a trip to Venice

18. “Just as eating contrary to the inclination is injurious to the health, study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.”
Leonardo da Vinci