1. Welcome to the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
SCHOOL OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Program Information Session | Semester 2, 2019
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2. Acknowledgement of Country
On behalf of the University of Newcastle I respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians: the Awabakal and Worimi people on whose traditional land this campus of The University of Newcastle is located and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging.

3. Program Convenor
The Program Convenor is the academic staff member with overall responsibility for the management and quality of your program. Contact me for advice on academic matters, including career advice and course recommendations to suit your interests and study plans.
Dr Jane Shadbolt
Phone: Office Location:
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4. Program Advisor Julie Cappiello Phone: 4921 7415
A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree.
For more info visit newcastle.edu.au/askuon or
Julie Cappiello Phone:
The Program Convenor can introduce the Program Advisor to the group. If the attending Program Advisor is not the PA for the program, the Program Convenor to tell the group the PA’s name and refer the students to the programadvice

5. Program Advisor and Student Advisor
Course Coordinator
A  Course Coordinator is responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects).
You will have a different Course Coordinator for each course you are enrolled in, and examples of areas for which they are responsible include course content, adverse circumstances, and grades.
Program Advisor and Student Advisor
A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree.
Student Advisors are part of the Student Advice Team and are located in Student Central locations. They assist you to navigate UON policies and procedures and the free services to support you during your study.

6. Semester Study Load Full-time study = Part-time study =
Domestic Students: Enrolled in 30 units or more per semester or enrolled in a total of 60 units or more in that academic year
International Students: Enrolled in 40 units per semester
Part-time study =
Domestic Students: 10 – 20 units per semester
International Students: Should enroll full-time. Meet with a Student Advisor or visit Student Central if you want to vary your course load
Every 10 unit course requires 10 hours study per week

7. Terminology Core Courses = Elective =
compulsory courses completed by everyone studying the program.
Elective =
any unrestricted course in the University
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8. Terminology Lecture = Tutorial = Workshop =
Large group session (1-2 hours) where key content and ideas are introduced, delivered to you by a single lecturer. You will be prompted to develop an awareness of larger social issues.
Tutorial =
A class conducted in smaller groups where your tutor can explain aspects of the lecture and discuss study topics. You will have the chance to ask questions, get personalised assistance and participate in activities.
Workshop =
A medium group session (2-3hrs) where you’ll be prompted for your reactions, feelings and thoughts on content.
Personal Study/Independent Learning =
For every 10 unit course, it is expected that you would undertake up to 10 hours study per week including time spent on assignments, exam preparation, in PASS sessions, as well as regular week to week review and study.
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9. What you will need in this program
Sketchbooks
Pen and paper for writing notes
If drawing, you might want to get a pen tablet
Print credits for readings and for access to printing
Art supplies
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10. UONline (Blackboard) uonline.newcastle.edu.au
There is an online Blackboard site for all students in the Bachelor of Visual Communication Design.
Each course has a Blackboard page. Course outlines, study materials and assessments can be accessed here.
Visit this site regularly to check on program information, updates, program key contacts and help with your studies.
All communication from Blackboard, teaching staff, programs & timetabling is via your UON . Be sure to check it regularly.
Explain what goes up on the program blackboard site
Talk about how blended learning works

11. UONCapture uonline.newcastle.edu.au
UONCapture is the University's platform for recording classes and other teaching resources.
Timetabled lectures conducted in equipped classrooms will be recorded. To access these recordings, please log into UONline and visit your course site. Then, click the UONCapture link at the bottom of your course menu to access recordings.

12. University House This is where most of our activities take place:
Lectures
Tutorials
Visual Design Labs
Design Illustration Studios
Co-Lab Spaces for informal learning, study and independent working
Maker Space for making things and preparing works for assignments and / or exhibition
Crit Spaces for Pin Up Assessments and exhibition

13. University House Newly refurbished We moved here over the summer:
We are still recovering from the move but pretty much everything is up and running.
Minor works may still be ongoing, but they will have minimal impact on your studies and longer term will mean better facilities.

14. Ground Floor
enter via Auckland St

15. Level 1 Links to NewSpace via Bridge
This is where most of your tutorials will take place

16. Level 2 Links to NewSpace via Bridge
We only use one room on this floor.

17. Level 3 Links to NewSpace via Bridge
You may use the Specimen Lab if you are taking Natural History Electives.

18. Level 4 Links to NewSpace via Bridge
This is where many of your lectures and some tutorials will take place

19. When do tutorials start?
This depends on your course, so make sure you read your timetable carefully .
CORE
DESN1002: Contexts 2 – Week 1 Lecturer Simone and Tutors Ari, Sally and Chloe
Electives
Please check your timetable and course outlines.
This will be program specific. It is worth mentioning how many labs/tuts students must attend.
Talk about lectures starting next week
Give the dates when tutorials/labs start (often week 2)

20. Textbooks Provided in your course outlines
Sometimes you will be required to purchase materials, software or pieces of equipment instead of books
Which ones to buy
When to buy – will they need the textbook in week 1?

21. Degree Structure
The Bachelor of Visual Communication Design is made up of 240 units
Most courses are worth 10 units
The usual full time load is 4 courses (40 units) per semester

22. Program Plan
A Program Plan outlines the structure of your degree. It is designed to provide you with an easy to follow plan you can use to check that you are on track with your degree, and help you choose courses that will be appropriate for your program.

23. How do I choose my electives?
Things you should consider before choosing Elective courses
Do I want to take courses to support my future Career interests?
Do I want to develop my skills in certain areas?
Do I want to take courses for fun?
Do I want to go on Exchange?
Advice on different streams of electives can be found in the VisComm handbook site, under additional documents.
Social Science/laws also have Laws Program Convenor – Neil Foster- but will hear from Neil at the LAWS orientation session

24. THE PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL TIME ENROLMENT

26. THE PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL TIME ENROLMENT

27. Design Photomedia

28. See your Program Plan under Program Information
How to access your program plan
Log into myUON
Click the My Details tile
See your Program Plan under Program Information
ALSO SHOW STUDENTS HOW TO ACCESS THROUGH THE PROGRAM HANDBOOK.

29. How to manage your assessment schedule
Use a diary
Use a wall planner (grab a free wall planner at the Orientation Expo or from Student Central)
Look at the due date and count backwards to work out when you need to start assignments
Apps to help you plan, for example, My Study Life
Whatever works for you, there is no right or wrong
(This content could be delivered by a current student or the program convenor)

30. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
DESN1002 – Reid McManus

31. Are you eligible for credit?
If you have studied at another institution you may be eligible for credit.
For advice, talk to your Program Advisor
Credit information for current students
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32. Reflections from current students
If possible, have an alumnus or alumna speak briefly about their experience in the program and how it led to their current career. If it is not possible to find an alumnus this slide can be deleted.
Introduce
Alumna/Alumnus talks about their career

33. Census Date: Friday Week 4 – 23rd August
FAQ’S
Can I enrol part-time? Yes, you can, but you need to be aware that there is a maximum completion time of 8 years. All students must complete their program within this time frame. It is advised that you complete 20 units per semester to ensure that you will stay on schedule. Please seek advice from Program Convenor/program Advisor before dropping courses or changing to part-time.
What if I need to take a semester off? Students can apply for this in their myHub portal, called a Leave of Absence. You can receive up to 12 months (2 Semesters) leave without additional approval.
What if I have personal circumstances such as illness that means I can’t submit my assignments on time? Students can apply online for Adverse Circumstances through MyUON.
Can I change my enrolment in the first few weeks of semester? Yes, you can add any new courses to your enrolment up until the end of the 2nd week of semester. You can drop any courses in myHub by the HECS census date which is:-
Census Date: Friday Week 4 – 23rd August

34. What to expect in your first semester - tips from a current student
Work starts in Week 1 – there is no easing into it
Assignments will be due throughout the semester depending on each individual course
There are no formal exams for DESN badged courses. If you take electives in other areas. There may be.
You’ll go through ups and downs – excitement, followed by self-doubt, followed by confidence
Don’t be afraid to ask for help – knowing what you don’t know is a valuable skill
Tailor this to the program – this content is best delivered by a current student. The dot points above are a guide only.

35. Checklist for first day at uni
Have you:
Organised a student card?
Organised a parking permit or know which bus to catch?
Know where your rooms are located?
Downloaded the myuon app?
Bought plenty of insect repellent?
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36. All the best for next week
‘Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do, and at some point, you will.’
Venus Williams
Any inspirational quote can be used in this slide.

37. Are there any questions?
Program Advisor to show students how to access the program handbook and program plans through the handbook

38. What’s On
Next:
Meet your Program Convenor, Program Advisor and Subject Co-ordinator and ask questions
11:45am – 2:00pm
Lunch: New Space Campus Green
12:45pm – 1:45pm
Smart Study Workshop: X205
Other Orientation activities:
Student Life Expo
Run through this schedule to explain what is going to happen next. Then introduce the Program Convenors again and call out the students by program to meet their Program Convenor.
Math Placement Tests are running through the first two weeks of term. Students were sent the full MPT Quiz schedule with their enrolment packs.

39. University House Orientation Tour
School of Creative Industries
University of Newcastle

40. University House – Orientation Tour
Location & Access
University House – Orientation Tour

41. Closed on Public Holidays
8am - 9pm Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday -
(Card access required)
Closed on Public Holidays
Opening Hours

42. First Aid Officers & First Aid Locations
Emergency Services - 000
Technical Officers – G04- Portable First Aid Kits
Security –  - Portable First Aid Kits
Staff who run classes with field trips
First Aid Kits
G01 CoLab
Level 3 - Between Stairs & Elevator
First Aid Officers & First Aid Locations
University House – Orientation Tour

43. Evacuation Wardens Staff in the fluoro vests and red caps Security
Jane Shadbolt
Andrew Howells
Alex Barnes-Keoghan
Luke O'Donnell
Evacuation  Wardens
University House – Orientation Tour

44. Emergency Exit Locations & Meeting Point
University House – Orientation Tour

45. Evacuation Procedures
Fire
Do not use lifts
Exit the building and follow the instructions of Evacuation Wardens
Earthquake
Keep away from windows, mirrors and overhead fittings
Take cover beside a solid door-frame, table or bench
Flood
Move to higher ground
Do not attempt to walk through water of unknown depth
Evacuation Procedures
University House – Orientation Tour​

46. soci.newcastle.edu.au/viscom
University House Information & Available Services
soci.newcastle.edu.au/viscom
Website
University House – Orientation Tour​

47. Website soci.newcastle.edu.au/viscom
University House Information & Available Services
soci.newcastle.edu.au/viscom
Website
University House – Orientation Tour 

48. Lockers Level 1 University House – Unlocks at 5pm
University House – Orientation Tour