Welcome Guide 2015BA (Hons) Textiles for Fashion & Interiors

Ceri Buller, Textiles for Fashion & Interiors,

UCA Farnham

WELCOME

Welcome to BA (Hons) Textiles for Fashion& Interiors. In this pack you will find all theinformation you need to help you settle in to yourstudies at UCA Farnham this September.

During your time on the BA (Hons) Textiles forFashion & Interiors course, visual research and visual inspiration will be very important in the development of your textile work.

Have fun and be creative!

The first year will be an introduction to the essentialdesign and technical skills/knowledge needed toestablish critical practice and study during yourtime here. You will develop core knowledge and understanding of both print and weave, which enables you to make an informed specialism application.

Wishing you all the best for the summer break andlooking forward to welcoming you in September.

Best regardsThe Textiles Team

ALUMNI PROFILE

“I learnt a great deal about how to contextualise my work for specific textile markets within the industry and on a conceptual level through the use of Computer Aided Design.” Anthea CrownBA (Hons) Textiles for Fashion & Interiors, Farnham, 2014

If you have any questions, please contact Campus Registry:

Faculty OfficeT: 01252 892907E: CampusRegistryFarnham@ucreative.ac.uk

An answer phone service is available on the above line for any out of hours enquiries.

UCA FARNHAMThree years full-time

WE CREATE TEXTILES

STUDENT PROFILE

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course and have learnt a considerable amount of new skills.”

Zoe WalkerBA (Hons) Textiles for Fashion & Interiors, Farnham, Year 3

PRE-ARRIVAL In this section you will find a list of activities that we ask you to complete before you arrive to start your course in September.

READING LIST

We encourage you to actively find and read any publications and sources that you feel may benefit you in terms of your education and aspirations in this subject.

You may find the following periodicals useful to include in your summer reading:

Selvedge - www.selvedge.orgCrafts - www.craftscouncil.org.ukArtist Newsletter - www.a-n.co.ukFrame - www.frameweb.comBlueprint - www.twitter.com/blueprintmag

Elinor Rothero, Textiles for Fashion & Interiors, UCA Farnham

VISITS

During the course you will be expected to travelto exhibitions related to your projects.

You will be given further information regarding these visits during your unit briefing sessions.

EQUIPMENT LIST

On Monday 14th September please come equippedwith the following:

-General drawing and painting materials / cartridgepaper /sketchbook*.-An academic diary/ notebook.-Two passport-sized photographs of yourself. Thephotos can be cropped images of you from anormal photo as long as you can see your faceclearly.

In the week beginning Monday 21st September youwill need the following:

-Overall (Lab Coat) with full-length sleeves (wehave some lab coats for you to borrow).-Enclosed and fairly sturdy shoes. (Pumps, flipflops,sandals, high heels, etc are not permitted).-3 Teaspoons, 6 Tablespoons (Stainless Steel).-Scissors: a small pair for Weave; a large pair forPrint.-150mm Plastic Ruler (metric / imperial).-General drawing and painting materials /A1 sheetsof cartridge paper.*-Sellotape, Masking Tape & Stapler.-Craft Knife or Scalpel and a Rotary Cutter for Print.

*Note: General Art & Design materials can beobtained from the Campus Art Shop.

Lauren Gregory,Textiles for Fashion & Interiors, UCA Farnham

If liable for tuition and registration fees these will need to be paid separately, information on these fees can be found at: www.ucreative.ac.uk/fees-financial-support

The following items will need to be purchasedfrom the Textile Store during the Autumn Term:

-Cloth and Yarn (this will be needed throughout the course and will vary depending on each project)

COURSE COSTSCOLOUR

During your summer holiday, keep your creative mind active by recording your environment using a range of coloured materials.

To do this, you can use:-Your camera-Your sketchbook-Pencils, pens, paints etc.

Claire Hunsinger,Textiles for Fashion & Interiors,UCA Farnham

Ceri Buller, Textiles for Fashion & Interiors, UCA Farnham

You will be expected to budget for a range of materials throughout the duration of this course.

When you come to campus to attend class, please bring your drawing equipment, sketchbook, camera and laptop/ipad/other smart device if you have one.

You will need to purchase the following TextilesSpecialist Kit when required in the first year:

-Elbow Length Rubber Gauntlets £1.50-Tripour Beakers (1lt, 400ml & 250ml) £2.50-2 x 1.5m metre Backing Cloths £7.50-Storage pots for print paste approx £2.00-2 x Pairs Bootlaces (White) £4.00 (£2.00 a pair)-Screen mesh £4.00

Total £ 19.50

We hope that you enjoy recording and experimenting with a range of colours taken from your summer holiday environment.

Please bring this work with you on the first day of term.

ucreative.ac.uk

Room Y19

In this section you will find your enrolment and induction timetables. Please take careful note of the dates and times you will need to attend during your first week.

INDUCTION AND ENROLMENT TIMETABLES

If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let your campus registry contact know as soon as possible. You can find their contact details at the start of this Welcome Guide.

Welcome to UCA Freshers’ Fair – drop in throughout the day for

more information about our services

International and EU Welcome Event - (An event for new non-UK

students which includes a welcome from the leadership team, free

food and drink and an opportunity to meet other new students)

TIME LOCATION

MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER

10:00am Quad

10:15am - 11:30am

3:00pm - 3:45pm Library

4:00pm - 6:00pm Refectory

TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

2:30pm - 3:45pm W02 Lecture Theatre

11:00am - 3:00pm (drop in) Refectory

4:00pm - 6:00pm Room W612

ACTIVITY AND DATE

Meet in the Quad under the course sign

Course Welcome

Enrolment - (Please bring your ID and Qualifications)

Campus Welcome – visit the Refectory for your free drink and to

meet staff and students on campus

Introduction to IT and Library and Student Services

Meet Sharon and Sue in the studios

Lunch

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

10:00am - 12:00pm Studios

12:00pm - 1:30pm

THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

10:00pm - 5:00pm

FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

10:00pm - 5:00pmSelf-directed

Self-directed

1:30pm - 4:00pm Room Y19