intro to degree level study 2013

7/29/2019 Intro to Degree Level Study 2013

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Self*Directed*Study*and*Being*an*Independent*Learner*

You*need*to*be*proac)ve*and*take*responsibility*for*yourself,*your*programme*of*studies*and*

your*own*learning,*this*means:** Effec3vely'managing'your'3me'and'studies'so*you*are*ALWAYS*on*)me*for*EVERYTHING,*

and*meet*ALL*deadlines.*Lateness*is*unacceptable*

Plans'ahead'to'save'3me'such*as'finding*out*key*theore)cal*reading*for*the*following*term/academic*year*and*reading*during*free*)me/holiday*periods*

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Ac3ve'par3cipa3on'in*all*teaching*and*learning*situa)ons**always*carry*out*prior*

reading,*ask*ques)ons,*be*prepared*to*comment*&*take*notes*etc*

Being'organised'so*you*are*always*in*the*right*place*at*the*right*)me*and*have*the*necessary*equipment.*Also*developing*a*system*for*filing*all*notes*and*handPouts*etc

Learning'from'your'mistakes'*iden)fying/using*tutor*feedback*to*iden)fy*weaknesses*in*your*selfPmanagement*or*learning*and*taking*ac)on*to*improve**

Accessing'advice/tui3on/support'as*soon*as*you*need*it,*before*it*becomes*a*real*issue' Communica3on*is*your*responsibility*'*always*check*myUCA*for*)metable*changes.*

Always*check*your*UCA*email*for*communica)on*from*staff.*Always*contact*your*course*administrator*(or*relevant*tutor*for*any*absence*or*lateness**

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Catching'up'on'any'missed'tui3on/lectures/tutorials'etc'*everything*is*important*and*must*be*aended,*nothing*will*be*repeated.*CatchPup*on*missed*teaching*by*contac)ng*

tutors,*fellow*students*and*checking*myUCA*for*uploaded*lectures*


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The*Degree*Experience*

Project'Briefs'and'Briefings' Lectures'and'notetaking'3ps' Seminars' Academic'Integrity' Research' Essays' Sketchbooks/Research'journals' Learning/reflec3ve'journals'' Presenta3ons'and'Cri3ques' Tutorials'' Common'reasons'for'failure'and'

solu3ons'

Figure*4.*,Clarity.,(cUnknown*


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Geng*the*Most*from*Lectures*:*

* Aempt*to*find*out*the*topic*of*lectures*and*try*to*carry*out*a*lile*prior*reading*to*aid*understanding*

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Ensure*you*are*always*on*)me* Always*take*notes.*Develop*your*own*shorthand*and*avoid*wri)ng*

full*sentences**

Only*note*relevant*keywords*and*their*rela)onship*to*each*other,*including:*

*P*Ideas*/*theories**/*concepts*

*P*Names*&*dates***********

*P*Related*terms*&*defini)ons**

Also*note*any*thoughts*or*ques)ons*you*have,*and*ask*these*when*possible*

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A]er*the*lecture*look*up*any*new*terms*and*use*notes*to*research*topics*to*respond*to*briefs*

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Organise*your*lecture*notes*along*with*project*briefs*and*lecture*slides*

See*Study*Guide:**Lectures,Seminars,and,Tutorials,

Go*to:*www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/studyguides** Figure*6*Notetaking,for,Lectures,(c*date*unknown*


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Useful*NotePtaking*Method*

Figure*7:*Mindmapping,1,(c2010*


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Seminars*A*seminar*is*a*group*discussion*usually*led*by*a*tutor,*in*which*students*par)cipate.**

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Tips:*

Always*carry*out*expected*reading*before*hand,*look*up*anything*you*do*not*understand*and*make*a*note*of*any*points*you*are*going*to*raise.*

Ensure*you*are*always*on*)me* You*must*play*an*ac)ve*role,*ensuring*you*contribute*to*the*

discussion*and*ask*ques)ons,*as*well*as*listen*

Make*notes*on*the*key*points*raised*that*need*remembering,*either*during*or*immediately*a]erwards*

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Organise*your*seminar*notes*along*with*project*briefs*and*related*materials*

*See*Study*Guide:**Understanding,the,Project,Brief,

Go*to:*www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/studyguides**

Figure*8:*Group,Discussion,,(2011*


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Academic*Integrity*

All*wrien*and*prac)cal*work*should*be*en)rely*your*own*work**

Students*using*any*aspect*of*another*persons*work*without*fully*acknowledging*the*other*person*and*the*work,*are*plagiarising.*

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Plagiarism'is*an*offence,*it*is*considered*as*chea3ng'and*in*industry*it*is*considered*stealing.**

Students*found*guilty*of*plagiarising*will*fail*their*units*and*run*the*risk*of*having*their*place*on*their*course*terminated.**

To*avoid*plagiarism*in*wrien*assignments*specifically,*you*must*reference*all*research*that*you*use*.e.g.*wrien*or*spoken*words*of*others,*whether*it*is*the*exact*words*or*rePphrased*words*(paraphrases,*including*images*and*graphs*etc*

Referencing'is*a*system/method*of*sta)ng*exactly*who*and*where*any*research*has*come*from.*You*must*follow*the*rules*about*what*informa)on*needs*to*be*included,*the*format*it*must*follow,*and*where*in*your*work.*

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When*studying*at*UCA*you*are*expected*to*use*the*UCA'Harvard'Reference'style*www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/referencing*************www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/academicintegrity*


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Research*

The*word**research'has*two*meanings:*it*is*something'you'do'as*well*as*the*term*used*for*the*material/informa3on*you*find*

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To*research'is*the*act*of*looking*for*and*retrieving*informa)on,*it*is*a*road*to*discovery*where*you*are*finding*

out*about*what*you*did*not*already*know**

We*research*to:* keep'informed'of*what*exists*and*what*is*emerging' increase'knowledge'on*topics' develop'and'broaden'our'thinking'abili3es'by*looking*at*

different*perspec)ves*

develop'our'understanding*of*theories/concepts,*contexts*and*their*impact*

get*inspira3on**

Figure*9,*,Reading,and,Notetaking.*(c2011**


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Research*Material*and*Use* The*most*common*research'material'people*look*for*and*use*are*text/wri3ng'

and*visual/images'

Reliable*sources'of'text/wri3ng'are*published'sources*.e.g.*books,*journal*ar)cles*

While*the*internet*can*be*a*useful*research*tool,*and*does*have*some*published/reliable*material*e.g.*government,*educa)onal*and*gallery*websites,*you*are*beer*using*books*and*journal*ar)cles*for*essays.*Librarians*(Adele*and*Georgia*can*teach*you*how*to*search*for*appropriate*sources**

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You*have*to*do*something*with*research*material*for*it*to*have*been*considered*as*informing*your*work:**

in*essays*that*can*mean*introducing*and*analysing*quota3ons*and*images'and*drawing*informed*conclusions*in*rela)on*to*an*essay*ques)on* for*visual*work*that*can*mean*analysing*texts/images,*drawing*conclusions*and'

basing*decisions*on*those*conclusions**

*See*Study*Guides:**Reading,and,Notetaking,Using,Evidence,,,,

www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/studyguides*


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Sketchbooks/Research*Journals*Are*usually*where*you*show*all*your*workings*out.*Dependant*on*your*

course*these*can*be*physical*or*digital,*or*a*mixture*of*both**

Your*sketchbook*/research*journal*should*track*your*progress*through*a*

project,*therefore*should*contain*a*mixture*of*both*visual*and*wrien*

work:**

Key*elements*of*brief* Ini)al*thoughts* Research** Analysis*and*use*of*research,*your*thoughts*about*how*what*you*

have*found*informs*your*decisions*

Decisions*and*ra)onales* Records*of*changes*in*your*work* Experiments*and*comments*about*what*works*and*what*does*not* Reflec)ons*

See*Study*Guide:**The,Research,Journal,,Using,Evidence,,

At:*www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/studyguides**

Figure*11:**Reflec8ng,and,Crea8ng,(2013*


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resenta)ons*&*Cri)ques*resenta)ons*and*cri)ques*are*usually*a*mixture*of*visual*and*

wrien*material*verbally*introduced*and*explained*for*some*form*of*assessment/feedback**

Cri3que*means*construc3ve'cri3cism.*Construc)ve*cri)cism*is*not*nega)ve,*it*is*a*way*for*you*to*develop*yourself*and*your*work.*It*is*an*important*part*of*Art*and*Design*prac)ce.**

Tips:*

When*presen)ng*your*work*ensure*you*explain:*not*only*your*concept,*but*also*the*key*decisions*you*made*and*the*research*that*informed*those*decisions*

Be*prepared*to*take*notes*on*all*the*feedback*you*receive*or*organise*someone*else*to*note*all*of*your*feedback*for*you*

Do*not*fight*with*feedback,*and*try*not*to*experience*it*as*nega)ve*

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If*you*are*part*of*a*group*giving*feedback,*do*not*be*afraid*to*par)cipate.*You*are*helping*your*peers*to*develop*themselves*and*their*work*in*a*learning*environment.*

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See*Study*Guide:**Presenta8on,Skills,,,,,,,At:*www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/studyguides**

Figure*12.*Rules.,(cUnknown,


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Tutorials**Tutorials*are*individual*or*small*group*mee)ngs*with*a*tutor**

They*should*be*student*led.*It*is*your*opportunity*for*you*to*discuss*progress*and*any*concerns,*in*order*to*receive*bespoke*advice*and*guidance*

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Tips:*

Ensure*you*book*tutorials*well*in*advance*(where*possible*

Think*about*what*you*want*to*get*from*the*tutorial*and*prepare*ques)ons*and*any*work*to*take*with*you*

Always*turn*up*on*)me,*so*always*ensure*you*know*where*you*are*going*

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Always*turn*up*prepared*to*take*notes* Ensure*that*when*aending*tutorials*with*Learning*

Development*Tutors*(librarians,*dyslexia*tutors*etc*that*you*always*bring*relevant*briefs*

See*Study*Guide:**Lectures,Seminars,and,Tutorials,,,,,At:*www.ucrea)ve.ac.uk/studyguides**

Figure*13:*Tutorial,(2009**


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Common*issues*leading*to*failure*and*solu)ons*

Poor'3me'management'and'poor'division'of'3me'between'all'projects'running*sidePbyPside''

Start*work*on*ALL*projects*as*soon*as*you*get*the*brief* Allow*)me*daily/weekly*to*work*on*all*projects*sidedPbyPside*regularly' Divide*the*work*into*tasks*and*set*mini*deadlines*daily/weekly*for*each*project*to*ensure*

the*work*fits*into*the*)me*before*the*handPin*date*

Lack'of'understanding'regarding*what*is*expected*in*a*brief*or*relevant*theories/concepts**

If*you*do*not*understand*any*aspect*of*a*brief*ask*ques)ons*immediately' If*you*have*researched*a*theory/concept*and*s)ll*do*not*understand*it,*ask*the*librarians*

(Adele*and*Georgia*for*useful*introductory*sources*Leaving'work'that'you'are'not'good'at'to'the'last'minute''

As*soon*as*you*get*the*brief*go*through*and*follow*instruc)onal*lectures/powerpoints* Book*tutorials*with*a*Learning*Development*Tutor*early*on,*so*they*can*teach*you* Ensure*you*allocate*adequate*)me*to*learn*how*to,*undertake,*get*ini)al*feedback*on,*

and*amend*your*work*

Fails'to'read'or'note'tutor'feedback'therefore*repeats*mistakes* ALWAYS'read*or*make*a*note*of*tutor*feedback* Write*feedback*out*like*a*checklist*for*yourself*and*ensure*you*learn*how*to,*and*

address,*each*issue*on*the*list,*in*your*next*assignment*'

Book'a'tutorial'with'Learning'Development'Tutors'(Tracey'Ashmore'or'Lucy'Panesar)'

immediately'if'you'are'unsure'or'struggling'with'any'aspect'of'work'or'self'management''


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Illustra)on*List*Fig*1:*Saelinger*,*D.*(c2008*Survival.,[photograph.*Found*at:*hp://adventure.na)onalgeographic.com/2008/08/everydayPsurvival/laurencePgonzalesPtext**(Accessed:*3.09.12*

Fig*2:*Fial,*A.(c2011*Tracey.,[photograph.**In*possession*of:*the*author:*UK,Fig*3:*Unknown*photographer*(cUnknown*Lucy.,[photograph.**In*possession*of:*the*author:*UK,

Fig*4:*Unknown*photographer*(cUnknown*Clarity.,[photograph.*Found*at:hp://www.spiritandplace.org/Fes)val.aspx?access=Signature*(Accessed:*15.10.12*

Fig*5:*Creator*unknown.*(c2012*Ques8on.,[3D*Graphics.*Found*at:*hp://wondrouspics.com/coolPques)onPmarks/bookPques)on/*(Accessed:*3.9.12*

Fig*6:*Ar)st*Unknown.*(cUnkown*Notetaking,For,lectures.,[Illustra)on.*Found*at:**hp://theberry.com/2012/04/16/mindPblownP30Pphotos/*(Accessed:*03.09.12*

Fig*7:*Creator*Unknown*(c2010*Mindmapping,1.,[hotograph*of*hand*wrien*notes.*Found*at:*hp://aus)nmakes.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/scenarioPmindmap.html*(Accessed:*3.9.12*

Fig*8:*Shankbone,*D.*(2011*Group,Discussion.,[photograph.*Found*at:*hp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Occupy_Wall_Street_Group_Discussion_2011_Shankbone.JG*(Accessed*20.09.13*

Fig*9:*hotographer*Unknown.*(c2011*,Reading,And,Notetaking.,[photograph.*Found*at:**hp://myfrenchcountryhome.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/readingPoutPloud.html*(Accessed:*03.09.12*

Fig*10:*Unknown*photographer*(cUnknown*Making,LeOers.[photograph.*Found*at:*hp://www.adbranch.com/thePmakingPofPaPcocaPcolaPneonPsignPforPpiccadillyPcircusP1954/cocaPcola_making_leers_1954/**(Accessed:*15.10.12*

Fig*11:,Creator*unknown,(2013*Reflec8ng,and,Crea8ng.,[photograph*of*research*journal*page.*Found*at:,hp://thesaltwayfarer.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/reflec)ngPandPcrea)ng_4023.html*(Accessed*20.09.13*

Fig*12:*Unknown*photographer*(cUnknown*Rules.[photograph.*Found*at:*hp://www.theoryonowledge.net/assessment/thePessay/generalPguidelinesPtoPthePessay.php*(Accessed:*15.10.12*

Fig*13:*Ra,*M.*(2009*Tutorial.,[photograph.*Found*at:*hp://cri)calmaking.com/torchPpartnershipPwickedPlunch/p1010099/*(Accessed*20.09.13*

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