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Faculty of Humanities and Business
Student Handbook 2021
BACHELOR OF
DESIGN AND ARTS
LEVEL 7
MA4379
Majors: Design Media
Textiles/Fashion Design
Visual Arts
Disclaimer
The information contained in this handbook replaces all information contained
in any previous handbook and is intended as a guide only.
UCOL is committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and reserves
the right to change any aspect(s) of the programme. This may affect the
currency of the information contained in this handbook, e.g.
• Programme location
• Lecture times
• Staff
• Other mattersContents COVID-19 ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Quick Links .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Staff ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Programme Information ......................................................................................................................... 9 Programme Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 21 Pathway Diagrams ................................................................................................................................ 25 Student Responsibilities........................................................................................................................ 26 Appendix 1 – Study Contract ................................................................................................................ 27 Appendix 2 – Request for Extension ..................................................................................................... 28 Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result ........................................................................... 29 Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit .......................................................................................... 30 Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 2
COVID-19
UCOL is committed to supporting staff and student safety around COVID-19. At Alert Level 1 – we ALL
need to be ready, in case COVID-19 reappears in our community.
Stay home if you are sick – If you’re feeling unwell, isolate wherever you are and call Healthline
on 0800 358 5453 about getting a free COVID-19 test. By getting a test, you’re helping keep
your community safe.
Use the COVID Tracer app – UCOL has QR codes displayed at all entrances, please scan in using
the COVID Tracer app. The NZ COVID TRACER app keeps us 1 step ahead of the virus. The more
we scan, the safer we’ll be.
Follow good personal hygiene protocols - Good effective hygiene protocols are fundamental
for maintaining a healthy and clean work environment. Protocols include:
1. Wash and dry your hands often, especially after coughing or sneezing. Use soap or
hand sanitiser.
2. Cover coughs or sneezes with tissues or your elbow.
3. Place used tissues in rubbish bins or in a plastic bag.
4. Do not touch your face.
Sanitation stations are set up across all of our campuses and within classrooms. Please use
them when entering, leaving or before you have any food.
Face Coverings – Please wear a face covering whenever you are on public transport, including
flights. While not compulsory, you are welcome to wear a face covering while on any of our
UCOL campuses
Information Sharing – If you have any COVID-19 related question, or you need
to inform UCOL about anything COVID-19 related, please speak with your
lecturer or email our Health and Safety team at hs@ucol.ac.nz
Should there be a change in alert levels, UCOL will provide you with further information at that time.
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 3Quick Links Student Intranet You can access the UCOL student intranet at Student Intranet to find the most up to date policies, procedures, guidelines and forms. These are located in Policies and Procedures under UCOL Info. The Academic Statute and Student Discipline Statute (Non-academic), two important documents that set out the main rules and processes you need to be aware of, can be found under Related Documents to the left of the Policies and Procedures page. Outstanding Fees All fees are due to be paid in full by the first day teaching starts. Students who have not paid all of their fees (including outstanding library fines or other debts with UCOL) will not be eligible to graduate. See Academic Statute. Computer Suites The computer facilities provided by UCOL are available to every enrolled student. Your password is the key to your account. Never share your login and password details with anyone else. You will also be held responsible for any activities that take place under this account name. Further information about computer use at UCOL can be found on the Information Technology page. See Computer Use Policy. Student ID Cards Your student ID card helps you access certain rooms, borrow library equipment and other important functions. You can obtain your ID card from the Information Centre. Printing and Photocopying Printers and photocopiers are operated from your student ID card. The cost of using them is deducted from your account. You can top up your credit at the Information Centre and check your balance at Print Credit. Internet Access Instructions for internet access at UCOL are available at Connect to UCOL. Car Parking Car parks are provided for UCOL students and staff only. For Palmerston North car parks, all vehicles must be registered and display a current year UCOL car parking sticker. This sticker can be obtained at the Information Centre. Further information is available on the Car Parking Information page. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) acknowledges what you have learned from other programmes and qualifications, life experiences, work experiences, training programmes and workshops and measures this against the requirements of the programme you are enrolled in. You can be awarded credit towards a qualification if you can satisfactorily demonstrate that your prior qualifications and experience reaches the required standard. You should apply within two weeks of starting the course. See Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure and Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 4
Student Support
Student support is available to help you succeed. Possible types of support include:
Health services
Disability support
Learning services
Maori education support
Scholarships and financial hardship support
Library resources
More information on how to access this support is provided on the student intranet on the Learning
& Study and Health Matters pages.
Concerns and Complaints
Please refer to the Student Complaints Policy and Student Concerns and Complaints Procedure for
information on how you can raise a concern or complaint and the process that follows.
Health and Safety
We all have a responsibility to maintain a safe, healthy work and study environment. See Student
Health and Safety Obligations Policy and Student Health and Emergency Procedure.
Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
For the safety and well-being of yourself and others, UCOL has policies regarding smoking, drugs and
alcohol.
Smoking is not permitted on any UCOL campus or facility. This smoke free policy applies 7 days a
week, 24 hours a day. See Smoke Free Policy.
You may be excluded from class or any UCOL activity if a staff member considers you are under the
influence of drugs/substances. This may lead to suspension from your programme and even to having
your enrolment cancelled. The Police may be notified of any illegal activity related to the use or
possession of drugs or substances. See Drug and Alcohol Policy.
You may be excluded from class or any UCOL related activity if a staff member believes you are under
the influence of alcohol. See Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Withdrawal
Before you decide to withdraw from your programme, you should talk to staff on your programme.
Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If
you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Details/Circumstances Form. These can
be obtained from the Information Centre.
Fee Refunds – Domestic Students
The rules for fee refunds if you withdraw are outlined in the Admission & Enrolment Guide and
Student Fee Refund Procedure.
Fee Refunds – International Students
Please refer to the International Student Fees and Refunds Procedure for more information about fee
refunds for international students.
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 5International Students International Student Support can help international students with any questions they might have. Further information is available on the International Students page. See International Students Procedure. Whānau Room All three campuses have a whanau room or marae facility. The whanau room is a space for all UCOL students, where principles of whanaungatanga, whakaruruhau, oranga, akonga, matauranga and hapainga I te reo Māori me ona tikanga are fostered and nurtured. Building Access, UCOL Whanganui Campus 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m. Monday to Friday No pin required unless after these hours when a pin number would be needed and this would have to have prior approval from the Executive Dean. 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday Card access. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 6
Welcome Welcome to the Bachelor of Design & Arts programme within the School of Creative Industries, UCOL Whanganui. We hope you enjoy your time with us. This programme handbook is accessible on-line. It is designed to give you most of the information you may require to successfully complete your programme. The programme handbook covers the programme content and rules, relevant Academic Board Statute sections and provides information on the student support services. However, should you still have questions regarding your study etc., please do not hesitate to contact your lecturers. The Bachelor of Design and Arts programme offered at UCOL is designed to help you develop a broad range of market based skills for employment. A large part of the programme is self-directed, and to gain full benefit from the programme you should allow at least 20 hours per week outside studio time to complete assignments. UCOL is committed to providing flexible teaching and a student-centred learning environment. Within the boundaries of timetable commitments and available resources, you will be encouraged to take full advantage of open access to the facilities and resources to explore the ways in which you learn best. The lecturers endeavour to provide an open and flexible atmosphere where you will achieve your potential and become an independent life-long learner. They will give on-going feedback on your progress throughout the programme. We hope you find your time at UCOL challenging and rewarding, and wish you every success with your study. Victoria Campbell HEAD OF SCHOOL School of Creative Industries Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 7
Staff
EXECUTIVE DEAN
Dean Rankin
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Victoria Campbell
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 70208
Email: v.campbell@ucol.ac.nz
PROGRAMME LEADER/LECTURER
Stephanie West
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 63892
Mobile: 022 068 7118
Email: S.L.West@ucol.ac.nz
LECTURER LECTURER
Leigh Anderton-Hall Andrea du Chatenier
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 62067 Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 62275
Email: l.anderton@ucol.ac.nz Email: A.duChatenier@ucol.ac.nz
LECTURER LECTURER
Debbie Hahn Cecelia Kumeroa
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 61380 Phone: 06 952 7001 Ext 60869
Email: d.hahn@ucol.ac.nz Email: c.kumeroa@ucol.ac.nz
LECTURER LECTURER
Andres Salinas Lorraine Webb
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 61385 Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 62274
Email: a.salinas@ucol.ac.nz Email: l.webb@ucol.ac.nz
LECTURER LECTURER
Kathryn Wightman Kate Sellar
Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 62156 Phone 06 952 7001 ext 61389
Email: k.wightman@ucol.ac.nz Email: k.sellar@ucol.ac.nz
Creative Industries Technician
Dave Marshall
Workshop C-1-31 Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 61382
Equipment Checkout C-1-06 Phone: 06 952 7001 ext 61582
Email: d.marshall@ucol.ac.nz
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 8Programme Information Length The Bachelor of Design and Arts, (with a major in Design Media, Visual Arts or Textiles/Fashion Design), Level 7 is a 3 year programme consisting of 34 tuition weeks and 7 holiday weeks per annum. Full time students usually commence the programme at the beginning of Semester 1 and continue until completion of their third year. Students may enrol on a part-time basis. Completion of the degree is required within five years of the date of first enrolment for full-time students and 10 years of the date of first enrolment for part-time students. Start/Finish Dates – 2021 Semester One Term 1 15 February to 16 April Mid-semester break 19 April to 30 April Term 2 03 May to 25 June Semester Break 28 June to 16 July Semester Two Term 3 19 July to 17 September Mid-semester break 20 September to 1 October Term 4 4 October to 26 November Holidays Semester One Good Friday 02 April Easter Monday 05 April Easter Tuesday 06 April ANZAC Day 25 April (observed on Monday 26 April) Queen’s Birthday 07 June Semester Two Labour Day 25 October Timetable Timetables are available online. See Timetables. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021
UCOL
Weeks MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
WKS
Week 1 8
15 Feb – 19 Feb
Week 2 9
22 Feb – 26 Feb
Week 3 10
1 Mar – 5 Mar
Week 4 11
8 Mar – 12 Mar
Week 5 12
15 Mar – 19 Mar
Week 6 13
22 Mar – 26 Mar
Week 7 14
Easter Friday
29 Mar – 2 Apr
Week 8 15
Easter Monday Easter Tuesday
5 Apr – 9 April
Week 9 16
12 Apr – 16 Apr
17
19 Apr – 23 Apr School Holidays
18 Public Holiday
26 Apr – 30 Apr ANZAC Day School Holidays
observance
Week 10 19
3 May – 7 May
Week 11 20
10 May – 14 May
Week 12 21
17 May – 21 May
Week 13 22
24 May – 28 May
Week 14 23
31 May – 4 June
Week 15 24 Queen’s
Birthday
7 June – 11 June Holiday
Week 16 25
14 June – 18 June
Week 17 26
21 June – 25 June
27
28 June – 2 July Midyear break
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5 July – 9 July
12 July – 16 July 29 School Holidays
Week 18 30 School Holidays
19 July – 23 July
Week 19 31
26 July – 30 July
Week 20 32
2 Aug – 6 Aug
Week 21 33
9 Aug – 13 Aug
Week 22 34
16 Aug – 20 Aug
Week 23 35
23 Aug – 27 Aug
Week 24 36
30 Aug – 3 Sept
Week 25 37
6 Sept – 10 Sept
Week 26 38
13 Sept – 17 Sept
20 Sept – 24 Sept 39 Mid semester break
27 Sept – 1 Oct 40
Week 27 41 School Holidays
4 Oct – 8 Oct
Week 28 42 School Holidays
11 Oct – 15 Oct
Week 29 43
18 Oct – 22 Oct
Week 30 44
Labour Day
Holiday
25 Oct – 29 Oct
Week 31 45
1 Nov – 5 Nov
Week 32 46
8 Nov – 12 Nov
Week 33 47
15 Nov – 19 Nov
Week 34 48
22 Nov – 26 Nov
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 11Table Showing Programme Structure Bachelor of Design and Arts, (with a major in Design Media, Visual Arts or Textiles/Fashion Design) Level 7
Lecturer
Assessment Pre-requisite/Co- Independent
Code Title Level Credits Supported
Methodology requisite Learning Hours
Learning Hours
Year 1 Core Courses- All students must complete the following 6 courses.
87.500 Visual Language Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
87.501 Art/Design LAB 1 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
87.502 Art/Design LAB 2 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
87.503 Design Practical Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
87.504 Art/Design History Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
87.505 Drawing Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
Year 1 Design Media Major- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Design Media Major.
87.506 Design Media 1 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 96 54
87.507 Design Media 2 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
Year 1 Visual Arts Major Courses - Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Visual Arts Major.
87.508 Visual Arts 1 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 96 54
87.509 Visual Arts 2 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
Year 1 Textiles/Fashion Design Major Courses- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Textiles/Fashion Design Major.
87.510 Textiles/Fashion 1 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 96 54
87.511 Textiles/Fashion 2 Achievement Not Applicable 5 15 64 86
TOTAL 120 544 656
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 12Lecturer
Assessment Pre-requisite/Co- Independent
Code Title Level Credits Supported
Methodology requisite Learning Hours
Learning Hours
Year 2 Core Courses - All students must complete the following 2 courses.
87.600 Art/Design Contemporary Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 64 86
87.601 Art/Design Theory Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 64 86
Year 2 Design Media Major Courses- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Design Media Major.
87.602 Design Media Studio 1 Achievement Not Applicable 6 30 96 204
87.506 Design
87.603 Design Media Studio 2 Achievement 6 30 96 204
Media 1 (Pre)
Year 2 Visual Arts Major Courses- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Visual Arts Major.
87.605 Art Studio 1 Achievement Not Applicable 6 30 96 204
87.508 Visual Arts
87.606 Art Studio 2 Achievement 6 30 96 204
1 (Pre)
Year 2 Textiles/Fashion Design Major Courses- Students must complete the following courses for the Textiles/Fashion Design Major.
87.608 Textiles/Fashion Studio 1 Achievement Not Applicable 6 30 96 204
87.510
87.609 Textiles/Fashion Studio 2 Achievement Textiles/Fashion 1 6 30 96 204
(Pre)
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 13Year 2 – Studio Elective Courses (choose 2) Students choose 1 Studio Elective Course in Semester 1 and 1 in Semester 2 87.650 Digital Photography Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.651 Illustration Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.652 3D Modelling Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.653 Moving Image Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.654 Glass Studio Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.656 Printmaking Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.657 Textile and Fibre Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.660 Computer Aided Drafting Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 87.662 Object Achievement Not Applicable 6 15 48 102 TOTAL 120 416 784 Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 14
Lecturer
Assessment Independent
Code Title Pre-requisite/Co-requisite Level Credits Supported
Methodology Learning Hours
Learning Hours
Year 3 Core Courses- All students must complete the following 3 courses.
87.603 Design Media Studio 2 or 87.606 Art
87.700 Internship Achievement 7 15 48 102
Studio 2 or 87.609 Textiles/Fashion Studio 2 (Pre)
87.701 Research Methods Achievement 87.601 Art/Design Theory (Pre) 7 15 48 102
Professional
87.702 Achievement Not Applicable 7 15 48 102
Practice
Year 3 Design Media Major Courses- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Design Media Major
Design Media
87.703 Achievement 87.603 Design Media Studio 2 (Pre) 7 30 96 204
Studio 3
Design Media
87.704 Achievement 87.603 Design Media Studio 2 (Pre) 7 45 96 354
Studio 4
Year 3 Visual Arts Major Courses- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Visual Arts Major
87.705 Art Studio 3 Achievement 87.606 Art Studio 2 (Pre) 7 30 96 204
87.706 Art Studio 4 Achievement 87.606 Art Studio 2 (Pre) 7 45 96 354
Year 3 Textiles/Fashion Design Major Courses- Students must complete the following 2 courses for the Textiles/Fashion Design Major
Textiles/Fashion
87.707 Achievement 87.609 Textiles/Fashion Studio 2 (Pre) 7 30 96 204
Studio 3
Textiles/Fashion
87.708 Achievement 87.609 Textiles/Fashion Studio 2 (Pre) 7 45 96 354
Studio 4
TOTAL 120 336 864
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 15Aims Primarily this degree aims to provide an educational and vocational pathway for students to pursue the knowledge, skills and attributes identified as those that support creativity and innovation in the development of professional practice aligned with the 21st century design and arts environment Consultation with relevant stakeholders established that a qualification of this nature is attractive to school leavers, current students in related undergraduate programmes, professionals employed in associated disciplines and potential employers. Recommendations arising from consultation underpin the following articulation of the degree’s purpose and aims. The learner group, identified through consultation during the development of this qualification, is people interested in pursuing an exciting and challenging study pathway in order to develop the personal attributes and the skills required to make a contribution to design and arts related industries. Undergraduate students are keen to follow an educational pathway that supports their passion for creative expression, advances their career aspirations, adds mana to their curriculum vitae, builds their confidence and results in a portfolio of work that they are proud to exhibit or present in a range of design and arts related contexts. The Whanganui region is known for its creativity. This location exhibits a unique point of difference from other regional parts of New Zealand and the world. Strong Iwi connections are an outstanding feature of the environment. Therefore, a primary objective of this degree is to ensure that design and arts education remains meaningfully local and that local course content addresses tikanga within the context of the teaching and learning environment. This objective is guided and monitored by the Whanganui School of Design, Iwi Partnership Group (IPG) who support the delivery of Tikanga Maori through the identification of appropriate members of Iwi to deliver specialist cultural content. The content, structure and delivery of the degree are intended to provide students with the chance to work in a similar environment to that of a professional artist or designer while building theoretical and contextual knowledge. The degree is constructed around studio-based work where students specialise in their own area of interest. The studio work is intended to result in the students themselves becoming increasingly inventive, skillful and knowledgeable as they explore the critical foundations of design and arts both in a general sense and relative to their chosen specialisation. The lecturers are practicing artists, designers, educators and researchers who are able to tap into student creativity. Their commitment to student learning, combined with the content and structure of the degree, reflects an important aim of the programme which is to promote inspiration, creativity and innovation. Importantly, faculty members are committed to offering individualised instruction, academic direction and mentoring. The development of critical evaluative skills and visual communication abilities are an intended outcome of this qualification. Towards this end, the allocation of studio practice hours and relevant assessment methods mean that students get many opportunities to discuss and critique their own work (and that of others) with their lecturers and peers. Local artists, exhibitors, designers and curators complement these processes by taking part in studio-related critique and working with students to give an external perspective. The examining and judging mode in the learning environment aims to emphasise critical thinking relative to design and arts to strongly encourage work that examines and re-imagines context, material form and conceptual approach. ‘Hands on making’ experiences are an integral aspect of the degree. These opportunities are provided for the students through applied learning sessions in UCOL studios and they are reinforced by an internship in the third year. In this way, the programme seeks to ensure students develop a keen sense Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 16
of their target market or audience and to consider how they will reach, or even create, that market or audience. It is intended to facilitate the exposure of student work to a broader market or audience, whether that is to prospective employers, the art and design community, and industry stakeholders or to museums, galleries, or other public venues, specific to the particular project. Ultimately, the aim of the programme is to broaden the visual, intellectual and aesthetic abilities of students in the pursuit of their passion and their careers. The Bachelor of Design and Arts (with a major in Design Media, Visual Arts or Textiles/Fashion Design) intends to offer UCOL students productive studio facilities; close working relationships with faculty, local artists, designers and stakeholders; and a curriculum that emphasises the artistic richness of Whanganui’s broader creative and cultural community. Graduation Requirements Primarily this degree aims to provide an educational and vocational pathway for students to pursue the knowledge, skills and attributes identified as those that support creativity and innovation in the development of professional practice aligned with the 21st century design and arts environment Consultation with relevant stakeholders established that a qualification of this nature is attractive to school leavers, current students in related undergraduate programmes, professionals employed in associated disciplines and potential employers. Recommendations arising from consultation underpin the following articulation of the degree’s purpose and aims. The learner group, identified through consultation during the development of this qualification, is people interested in pursuing an exciting and challenging study pathway in order to develop the personal attributes and the skills required to make a contribution to design and arts related industries. Undergraduate students are keen to follow an educational pathway that supports their passion for creative expression, advances their career aspirations, adds mana to their curriculum vitae, builds their confidence and results in a portfolio of work that they are proud to exhibit or present in a range of design and arts related contexts. The Whanganui region is known for its creativity. This location exhibits a unique point of difference from other regional parts of New Zealand and the world. Strong Iwi connections are an outstanding feature of the environment. Therefore, a primary objective of this degree is to ensure that design and arts education remains meaningfully local and that local course content addresses tikanga within the context of the teaching and learning environment. This objective is guided and monitored by the Whanganui School of Design, Iwi Partnership Group (IPG) who support the delivery of Tikanga Maori through the identification of appropriate members of Iwi to deliver specialist cultural content. The content, structure and delivery of the degree are intended to provide students with the chance to work in a similar environment to that of a professional artist or designer while building theoretical and contextual knowledge. The degree is constructed around studio-based work where students specialise in their own area of interest. The studio work is intended to result in the students themselves becoming increasingly inventive, skillful and knowledgeable as they explore the critical foundations of design and arts both in a general sense and relative to their chosen specialisation. The lecturers are practicing artists, designers, educators and researchers who are able to tap into student creativity. Their commitment to student learning, combined with the content and structure of the degree, reflects an important aim of the programme which is to promote inspiration, creativity and innovation. Importantly, faculty members are committed to offering individualised instruction, academic direction and mentoring. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 17
The development of critical evaluative skills and visual communication abilities are an intended outcome of this qualification. Towards this end, the allocation of studio practice hours and relevant assessment methods mean that students get many opportunities to discuss and critique their own work (and that of others) with their lecturers and peers. Local artists, exhibitors, designers and curators complement these processes by taking part in studio-related critique and working with students to give an external perspective. The examining and judging mode in the learning environment aims to emphasise critical thinking relative to design and arts to strongly encourage work that examines and re-imagines context, material form and conceptual approach. ‘Hands on making’ experiences are an integral aspect of the degree. These opportunities are provided for the students through applied learning sessions in UCOL studios and they are reinforced by an internship in the third year. In this way, the programme seeks to ensure students develop a keen sense of their target market or audience and to consider how they will reach, or even create, that market or audience. It is intended to facilitate the exposure of student work to a broader market or audience, whether that is to prospective employers, the art and design community, and industry stakeholders or to museums, galleries, or other public venues, specific to the particular project. Ultimately, the aim of the programme is to broaden the visual, intellectual and aesthetic abilities of students in the pursuit of their passion and their careers. The Bachelor of Design and Arts (with a major in Design Media, Visual Arts or Textiles/Fashion Design) intends to offer UCOL students productive studio facilities; close working relationships with faculty, local artists, designers and stakeholders; and a curriculum that emphasises the artistic richness of Whanganui’s broader creative and cultural community. Compulsory Academic Requirements (CAR) Not applicable. Off-Campus Learning At times your lecturer may wish to take the class to an exhibition or workshop that will be beneficial to your learning and creative development. UCOL has systems in place to ensure your safety and welfare. Any documentation related to the safety of the off-campus activity will be forwarded to you prior to the event. Student Learning Off-Campus Procedure Student Work Experience and Off-campus Learning Policy Student Work Experience Procedure Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 18
Health and Safety
All matters related to issues of health and safety are detailed in the Student Handbook, and included
in and referred to as part of the programme orientation activities.
Health and safety information and requirements that are specific to a particular course or learning
environment will be provided to students before they commence the course and its learning activities.
Students are informed of UCOL health and safety policy and requirements, including the responsibility
that students have for their own health and safety and those around them, and they are required to
follow UCOL health and safety guidelines at all times.
Students may engage in educational visits that are related to the learning outcomes of the
programme. When educational visits occur, students are specifically briefed with regard to their
responsibility for their own health and safety and the health and safety of those around them in the
context of the learning activity. All off-campus learning activities are conducted in accordance with
UCOL policies and procedures.
Refer also to Student Health and Emergency Procedure and Student Health and Safety Obligations
Policy.
Programme Materials and Costs
Additional Costs
Please note that there are additional costs associated with the Bachelor of Design and Arts as follows:
All majors/all students (core courses)
USB flash drive
Digital camera (phone camera or any other type is fine)
Design Media Major
Year One
Allow approximately $200.00 for stationery, supplies and services such as specialist printing
(dependent on personal preference)
USB flash drive $30.00
Year Two
Allow approximately $300.00 for stationery and supplies
Year Three
Allow up to $600.00 for stationery and specialist design supplies
Textiles/Fashion Design Major
Year One
Allow approximately $400.00 for stationery and fashion supplies such as sewing tools and
fabrics (dependent on personal preference)
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 19Textbook
Recommended textbook:
Aldrich, A. (2013). Metric pattern cutting for women's wear. 6th Edition. United Kingdom. Wiley-
Blackwell.
This and the latest edition is available through www.fishpond.co.nz for approximately $80.00. Any
other edition of this book is also acceptable and can often be purchased through Whitcoulls, other
online bookstores and auction sites.
Year Two
Allow approximately $300.00 for stationery and fashion supplies
Year Three
Allow up to $600.00 for stationery, fashion supplies and printing
Visual Arts Major
Year One
Allow approximately $300.00 for stationery and art supplies such as brushes and sculpture
materials (dependent on personal preference)
Year Two
Allow approximately $400.00 for stationery and art supplies
Year Three
Allow up to $600.00 for stationery and art supplies
Staff Studios
Lecturer availability will be communicated within each paper’s course outline booklet. Lecturers are
contactable via phone or email. There is a phone list available in the corridor outside the lifts on the
second floor in E Block with staff contact details. It is recommended that you make an appointment
either by phone or email to see a staff member whenever possible.
Student Studios
There are designated study and work areas set aside for students, and many of these have computers
and printers. When using these spaces you must be able to produce your ID card at all times, be
considerate of others and abide by the rules for student studio use – including keeping noise to a
minimum.
All users of UCOL computing and network facilities are expected to act responsibly and to respect the
rights of others. If you are found using the computers or internet for illegal purposes, accessing or
forwarding offensive material or emails, submitting another person’s work as your own, or involving
yourself in any other unacceptable use, you may have your log-on removed or be subject to other
disciplinary actions.
Student Check Out of Equipment
Dave Marshall is our check out guy! He does a great job in helping you. To help support your learning,
we have available video cameras, digital cameras and tripods etc. Once in your possession you are
responsible for any loss or damages that may have occurred whilst in your care. Staff will let you know
where the checkout office is located.
Check out times:
Room: C-1-06 (next door to the photo studio)
Monday to Thursdays 8.30 – 9.00 a.m. 12.30 – 1.00 p.m.
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 20Programme Assessment Grading Systems and Assessment Methodology The achievement-based assessment used in this programme provides a system to measure student performance against specific knowledge, behaviour and skills-based criteria considered essential for design and arts without limiting the range of work produced. Assessment may be used for both formative and summative purposes. Students are introduced to the assessment methodology during the programme orientation. The Student Handbook for the programme contains detailed information regarding assessment requirements. Underpinning assessment practices in this programme is the core belief that assessment should not only assess the level of achievement but should also provide on-going feedback that informs practice and improves performance. Both formative and summative assessment may be used during each course. Assessment in the Bachelor of Design and Arts, (with a major in Design Media, Visual Arts or Textiles/Fashion Design), Level 7 is achievement-based. All summative assessment schedules and details will be provided to students within 14 days of programme commencement. Formative assessment is used throughout the programme to monitor students’ progress and as a basis for feedback to students on their progress. The grading scale used in this degree is: A (+/-) Pass B (+/-) Pass C (+/ ) Pass D Fail E Fail F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) DNC Did not complete both all compulsory assessments for a course and CAR (grade) (AEG) Aegrotat Pass CR Specified or Unspecified or Cross Credit W Withdrawn R Restricted Pass CO Conceded Pass CP Conditional Pass The following percentages for each grade shall be used: A+ 85 – 100 A 80 – 84 A- 75 – 79 B+ 70 – 74 B 65 – 69 B- 60 – 64 C+ 55 – 59 C 50 – 54 D 40 – 49 E 0– 39 F Ungraded Fail (no assessment undertaken) Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 21
Assessment in Te Reo Māori
UCOL endorses the rights of its students to use Te Reo Māori in assessments. Assessments may be
conducted in Te Reo Māori, provided the conditions outlined in the Te Reo Procedure are able to be
met (refer to Assessment and Moderation Policy).
Students, fluent in Te Reo Māori, who wish to present all or part of their assessed work in Te Reo
Māori should notify their lecturer and the Programme Leader of this at the beginning of their
programme, refer to Assessment in Te Reo Māori Procedure
Schedule of Assessment
A schedule of assessments will be provided to you in your first class or is available from your Lecturer
in the form of a course outline.
Conduct During Assessments
During your study, you are expected to observe and comply with the Academic Statute and all
programme regulations. Plagiarism or cheating is not tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes:
Copying from or inappropriate communicating with another person during an exam or
assessment
Possessing any unauthorised material during an exam or assessment
Submitting any work for assessment that is not your own and whose author has not been
acknowledged
Copying another’s work
Collaborating with others in the preparation of material, except where this is an assessment
requirement
Resubmitting work without prior written approval of the lecturer
Turnitin, or a similar programme, may be used to determine whether you have committed academic
dishonesty. See Conduct of Examinations and Assessments Procedure.
Part VIII of the Academic Statute outlines the disciplinary proceedings that apply should you breach
these rules.
Extensions
Extensions for an assessment can only be granted prior to the assessment due date in exceptional
circumstances. These circumstances may include:
Sickness – in which case a medical certificate must be presented to the lecturer.
Bereavement – in which case the lecturer must be informed as soon as possible.
Extenuating circumstances – these circumstances must be explained to the lecturer and proof
may be required.
An application for an extension must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix 2 –
Request for Extension form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic form via
email which must include all the information required by the form.
You will receive notification of the outcome once your lecturer has reached a decision. Extensions will
be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise.
Where an extension has been granted, and the extension deadline has been met, no penalties will
apply. Your assessment will be marked and feedback provided in the same way as if the assessment
was submitted on the original date and time.
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 22Penalties for Late Submissions
The following conditions apply to all late submissions of assessments that do not have an approved
extension:
All assessment work received after the due date and time, and not subject to a lecturer-
approved extension, will attract a penalty.
The penalty for late submission is the deduction of 10% of the mark achieved for each day
beyond the due date for submission.
The penalty is applied for a maximum of five (5) days.
An assessment received after one week from the due date for submission will be returned
unmarked and a zero (0) grade will be entered.
No late submissions may be accepted after marked assessments have been returned to
students, unless it can be determined that there will be no advantage to the student
submitting the late assessment or disadvantage to students who have submitted the work on
time.
Reconsideration of Results
Any assessment may be reconsidered if a student believes that a particular outcome for an assessment is
unreasonable or has been incorrectly assessed.
Within five working days of the return of the assessment, the student must return the script or other work to
the lecturer responsible for the course with a written request for reconsideration. This request must specify the
parts of the assessment that are to be reconsidered and give reasons why reconsideration is sought.
A Request for Reconsideration of Result form is provided in the student handbook. Students must be
informed that, as a result of the reconsideration of assessment, their result may be unchanged, raised or lowered
(refer to the UCOL Academic Statute).
The reconsidered result will be recorded as the final result. Students still have the right to appeal this result in
accordance with the Academic Statute.
Resubmits and Resits
An application for a resubmit or resit must be submitted to your lecturer in writing using the Appendix
4 – Request for Resubmit/Resit form at the back of this handbook. It can also be made in electronic
form via email which must include all the information required by the form. You may be charged a
fee for this process.
Students must attend all scheduled assessments. In the event of a student being unable to attend an
assessment, a medical (or comparable) certificate is required. Students who do not attend the
scheduled assessment time and who do not offer such a certificate will be deemed to have voluntarily
missed the assessment. Generally, this will mean that these students will have made themselves
ineligible for a resit opportunity.
A resit is an opportunity for a second attempt for a successful result at an assessment task (whether
submitted assignment work or a theory test).
No more than one resit opportunity will be available for each course. Resit opportunities must be
approved by the Executive Dean.
Any resulting grade from a resit will not exceed the minimum pass mark (C) for that assessment, i.e.,
an A or B grade (or an associated plus/minus) cannot be obtained from successful completion of an
achievement-based resit.
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 23Any resit must be successfully completed before the end of the calendar year if the student is to
complete pre-requisite requirements prior to the next academic year or to receive their degree in the
following graduation ceremony.
Special Passes
If through illness, accident, bereavement or other exceptional circumstances beyond your control, you
are unable to complete an assessment or programme, you can apply for a Special Pass.
The four types of Special Passes are:
Aegrotat Pass: awarded when you are unable to present work for assessment at the time it is
due, you are unable to attend a test or examination, or your performance is seriously impaired
in a test or examination.
Conceded Pass: awarded when you have otherwise reached an acceptable standard in the
programme but have narrowly failed one course, thus affecting your ability to complete the
qualification.
Conditional Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic
standard but in all other aspects have demonstrated an ability to meet it.
Restricted Pass: awarded when you have marginally failed to meet the required academic
standard for the course and, if awarded, does not qualify you to enrol in a subsequent
course/programme for which a pass in the original course is a pre-requisite.
If you are interested in requesting a Special Pass, contact your lecturer. Programme curriculum
regulations and other conditions may apply.
Academic Appeals
The academic appeals process is outlined in Part IX of the Academic Statute.
Inability to Meet Programme Requirements
Under certain circumstances, an individual study contract may be drawn up to encourage you to meet
programme requirements. Any failure to meet this contract may result in you being asked to leave
the programme.
If you have a serious health problem or other personal circumstances that impact on your ability to
meet programme requirements, please inform your Lecturer.
Remember, if you are having difficulties with your programme there are ways UCOL can help you. If
you do decide to withdraw, you must complete a Change of Circumstances Form. These can be
obtained from the Information Centre.
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 24Pathway Diagrams
UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE POSTGRADUATE
Level 7 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9
Bachelor of Design and Graduate Postgraduate Master of
Arts Diploma Diploma of Design
(with a major in Design Design
Media, Visual Arts, or
Textiles/Fashion
Design)
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 25Student Responsibilities
Academic Responsibilities
All students at UCOL are expected and required not to do any one or more of the following things for
any examination or assessment:
Copy from or inappropriately communicate with another person.
Possess any unauthorised material such as books, printed or written paper, electronic
material or any other material.
Plagiarise the work of another without indicating that the ideas and/or words are not the
student’s own.
Collaborate with others in the preparation of material, except where this has been approved
as an assessment requirement.
Resubmit prior work without prior written approval of the programme staff.
Use any other unfair means.
Non-academic Responsibilities
All students at UCOL (whether on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus) are expected and
required to behave at all times in a reasonable and lawful manner in the circumstances.
Without limiting the first statement, you are required:
To observe all UCOL health and safety rules.
To treat all people (whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus), including UCOL
staff and students, in a lawful manner in the circumstances and with respect and
consideration.
To attend UCOL course activities and tuition without the influence of alcohol and/or unlawful
substances.
To take reasonable care not to damage or destroy UCOL resources and to use all UCOL
resources in accordance with UCOL’s directions.
Not to harass any person whilst on UCOL premises or at a UCOL activity off campus.
Not to discriminate against any person in a way which is unlawful.
To act in a manner that maintains your well-being and that of other staff and students at UCOL.
Quick Links
Further information is available at:
Academic Statute
Student Discipline Statute (Non-academic)
Student Health and Safety Obligations Policy
Student Health and Emergency Procedure
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MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 26Appendix 1 – Study Contract Student Name: Date: I hereby acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the contents of my student handbook. In signing this agreement, I agree to abide by the rules and conditions stated within that handbook. I understand that, should I breach any of the above mentioned rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action. I understand that if I wish to withdraw from part or all of my programme or my circumstances change in other ways that affect my programme, it is my responsibility to complete a Change of Circumstances Form and to submit it immediately to Student Information. Signed: I have explained any areas of concern or confusion expressed regarding the rules and conditions stated in the student handbook. I am assured that the student understands his/her obligations as a student on this programme. Lecturer Name: Date Received: Signed: Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 27
Appendix 2 – Request for Extension Student Name: Date: I would like to request an extension for the submission of assessment for the following: Programme: Course: Test/Assessment: Date Due: Reason for Requesting Extension: I declare that the information given is correct and true. Signed: Lecturer Name: Date Received: Decision: Declined / Approved (circle one) for ______ day(s) Reason Declined: Note: Requests must be made prior to the due date. Extensions will be for seven (7) days only unless stated otherwise. Extensions will only be issued to those who have genuine reasons for not being able to complete assessments. Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 28
Appendix 3 – Request for Reconsideration of Result Student Name: Date: Programme: Course: Test/Assessment: I request reconsideration of my result for the above test/assessment. I understand that the mark I receive from this reconsideration will appear on my final transcript. Yours sincerely Signed: Note: This request must be made within five (5) days of receiving your original result. Lecturer Name: Date Received: Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 29
Appendix 4 – Request for Resubmit / Resit Student Name: Date: Programme: Course: Test/Assessment: Date Due: Reason for Requesting Resubmit/Resit: Supporting Documentation Attached: Medical certificate Employer Other (specify) Signed: Lecturer Name: Date Received: Decision: Declined / Approved (circle one) Reason Declined: Faculty of Humanities and Business - Student Handbook 2021 MA4379 Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7 30
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