VISUAL ARTS & MEDIA BTEC LEVEL 3 90 CREDIT / EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN
COURSE HANDBOOK 2013 – 2014
BOSTON COLLEGE
BTEC LEVEL 3 90 CREDIT / EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN COURSE HANDBOOK WELCOME Section 1 I would like to welcome you to Boston College and to the Programme you have chosen. The course you have joined is recognised throughout the country and abroad related industries. It is designed to teach you skills you will need in a busy and fast growing industry. It is an industry that offers many job opportunities world wide in a wide range of positions. STAFF Richard Chambers Tim White
Head of Curriculum Programme Area Manager
Sanya Mihaylovic Neil Riley Tony Westby Lesley Wakerley Scarlet Summerfield Danyelle Farrell
Media Lecturer Media Lecturer Art Lecturer Art Lecturer Art Lecturer Photography Lecturer
Lee Brammer Kevin Baker Rob Carter
Media Technician Art & Design Technician Apple Mac Technician
Visual Arts & Media Department: Room 30, Rochford Campus. Phone Extension: 4425 Your Tutor is: Tony Westby
YOUR PERSONAL TUTOR All full-time and some part-time learners have a Personal Tutor. Your tutor will welcome you to the College, help you to settle in and be there to give you help and information. Your tutor is usually your first point of contact with the College and your main source of help. You will meet your tutor every week, as part of a group session or for a one-to-one discussion and review of your progress. It is important that you attend your tutorials as they will support you and make sure you get the most out of College. You will meet your tutor at Induction. The Induction programme introduces you to staff, other learners, your course and the College. A more detailed description of the tutor’s role can be found in your handbook.
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Course Co-ordinator Co-ordinate the curriculum activity (projects/assessment/exams). Responsible for Internal Verification of projects and assessments and Functional Skills data. Lead role for organising parents’ evenings and learner trips. Co-ordinates learner registration. Liaises with EDEXCEL (External Awarding Body). Co-ordinates completion of learner progress reports. Section 2
QUALIFICATION AIM/PROGRESSION The BTEC Level 3 90 Credit / Extended Diploma in Art and Design is based on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at Level 3 and enables learners to develop their creative and expressive skills without the constraint of a written external examination. However, the qualification still retains external testing of some units, final major project (FMP) in third term, 2nd year, with elements of written as well as practical work. With the revised Extended Diploma specifications from Edexcel (The Awarding Body for BTECs the Art and Design qualification provides the most open framework to encourage the range of experience we feel is essential for learners at this level. During the latter parts of the course learners will be involved in more personally orientated projects. We are allowed to use BTEC identified Art and Design units and/or a number of units selected from other BTEC Extended Diplomas. The College has approval to offer Extended Diplomas in Art, Design and Media. Whatever the actual qualification course the most important outcome for learners in any Art and Design related discipline has always been, and will continue to be, the production of an impressive and individual portfolio of practical work. This is what will convince Higher Education or potential employers of the candidate’s creativity. This new structure is an exciting opportunity for us to help develop individual potential to the full and to have it formally recognised by appropriate certification. The following is BTEC’s own explanation of its intentions for the qualification.
Rationale The Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for success in current and future employment in the art, craft and design industry and allied sectors, or for entry to a Higher National or undergraduate degree programme in art, craft and design. These qualifications provide: a nationally recognised qualification achievable through flexible modes of study detailed common standards for centres, learners and employers guidance for centres with their own quality assurance procedures a focus on the practical application of knowledge and the development of the skills required for employment in art and design and/or related sectors a common core of study with related pathways into employment, professional or academic progression.
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Aims The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 90 Credit / Extended Diploma in Art and Design is designed to meet the following aims: to provide studies in Art & Design which are directly relevant to the changing needs of employees and employers to provide programmes of study in Art & Design which are intellectually challenging to develop in learners a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes which are essential for career development in the art, craft and design employment area
COURSE FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE OF BTEC COURSES (Business & Technician Educational Council) BTEC advises on the assessment of courses. Although the content is presented in this booklet as a list of subjects, do not expect them to be taught as single subjects as you are used to at school. The subjects blend together to form the skills and knowledge that designers need and are only listed in this booklet as a guide and checklist. This ensures they are covered during the course. Far from being taught separately, they are integrated into projects, just as they would be in real life. An outline of the course structure will be issued at the commencement of the course. This will list key assignment and assessment dates. WHY ARE PROJECTS USED? On a BTEC design course you will find that projects are used to integrate the subjects. This gives them more relevance. Other reasons for using projects are: 1.
They are an active way of learning. You will not feel forced to listen to facts being quoted at you in a boring way.
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You will experiment and make mistakes. This will give you confidence in learning and developing.
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You will be encouraged to find things out for yourself. You will learn how to learn for yourself.
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You will be able to try out new skills and use the knowledge that you have learnt.
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You will see how the different skills and subjects relate to each other and why they have been included on the course programme.
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You will learn from many people other than just your lecturers or tutor. When looking for information you will find more than is needed on the project. You will be able to share this information with your colleagues, helping each other in your work.
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CONTENT BTEC 90 Credit / Extended Diploma in Art and Design Mandatory Units to be completed in the 1st Year together with 4 specialist units to suit learner interest Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5
Visual Recording in Art and Design Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design Ideas and Concepts in Art & Design Communication through Art & Design Contextual Influences in Art & Design
Units to complete in the 2nd Year to follow individual pathways.
ASSESSMENT A PASS LEARNER WILL: * Attempt all tasks set * Show that they have an understanding of what the brief is asking them to produce * Show an understanding of what is involved in the problem they are tackling * Produce work to a deadline within the requirements of the brief * Be able to explain why their work fulfils the brief * Produce supplemental work to support the work produced * Present both final work and supplemental work professionally as specified in the brief A MERIT LEARNER WILL: * Complete all tasks * Show they have a CONSIDERABLE understanding of what the brief is asking them to produce * Show CONSIDERABLE understanding of what is involved in the problem they are tackling * Produce CONSIDERABLE supportive work for the final piece * Present all work to a high standard * Use relevant source material and be able to justify coherently the work produced * Produce a solution which answers the requirements of the brief in a creative and original way A DISTINCTION LEARNER WILL: * Complete all tasks set showing evidence of further research or experimentation * Show a FULL understanding of what the brief is asking of them to produce * Show a FULL understanding of what is involved in the problem they are tackling * Execute and present work to a high standard showing originality and creativity * Research original and relevant source material and be able to justify coherently the relationship between this and the work produced. * Produce comprehensive research, experimentation and sampling, which is presented in a professional manner. * Produce a solution which is highly original and is of a high quality finish * Display a sound understanding and awareness relating to contemporary fashion * Present work in a way that shows CONSIDERABLE professionalism
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A REFERRED LEARNER WILL: * Not have completed the tasks in the given timescale * Not have demonstrated an understanding of the brief * Not have produced a workable solution * Not have presented the work appropriately * Not have kept a record or analysed the work set * Re-present all the work required within one week of the first deadline * Be monitored using action plans for further deadlines A FAIL LEARNER WILL: * Not have re-presented all the work required within one week (or time specified by the subject tutor) or the deadline * Be given counselling by the course co-ordinator and personal tutor regarding their future on the course. If a learner fails an area they have to resit the area they have failed, inside a month, (time allocated by lecturer). Work must be handed in for assessments by deadline dates. Referral - late handing in of work means only a pass grade can be achieved on remarking. GOOD PRACTICE WITH ASSIGNMENTS (BRIEFS) Did you read the brief thoroughly? Are you sure that you haven't missed anything out? Ask your tutor if you are uncertain about anything contained in the brief. Does your work show that you have understood the requirements of the brief and that you have answered/interpreted it thoroughly and to the best of your ability? DEADLINES Have you managed your time effectively in order to meet the deadlines and hand work in on time? All assignments have deadlines and these must be adhered to. Better to hand the work in on time even if it is not 100% to your satisfaction than not at all as that could result in a poor grade. Failure to hand work in by the required deadline will mean that that part of the course work will have to be generated by yourself in a new project at a future date. HOW BTEC UNITS ARE ASSESSED Each BTEC Unit has Grading Criteria (see following page 'Assessment guidance'). The Grading Criteria will be attached to each assignment. These provide guidance to you on how to achieve high grades. To achieve a PASS grade, a learner must have satisfied all the pass assessment criteria. To achieve a MERIT grade, a learner must additionally have satisfied all the merit grading criteria. To achieve a DISTINCTION grade, a learner must additionally have satisfied all the distinction grading criteria.
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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADES You may submit work which you feel deserves a higher grade in a future project. For example, if you only achieved a PASS grade for Unit 3, Materials, Techniques and Processes in the first term but in the third term you have done some excellent work involving the use of materials, techniques and processes which you feel deserves a MERIT or DISTINCTION grade, then you can submit this work for assessing to try and up your grades. ATTENDANCE MONITORING We want you to be successful on your course and to achieve your qualifications. It is therefore important that you attend all classes as good attendance is the key to being successful. The Attendance Monitor will work with you and your Tutors to promote good attendance. What will they do? offer support if you are having problems which affect your attendance refer you to Learner Services who can help with a range of personal problems and barriers to learning and attendance refer you to your Tutor who will discuss your attendance and take action where appropriate What can you do? Avoid unnecessary absences, for example, by making appointments outside College hours Inform the Attendance Monitor if you are going to be absent for any reason Telephone (01205) 365701, option 2, or e-mail absent@boston.ac.uk, or text “BCABSENT” to 88020. Texts are charged at standard network rate. This information is also on the back of your ID badge Please remember to give your name, ID number and reason for absence The Attendance Monitor is: Gail Bevan
PLAGIARISM The use of other people’s work and the submission of it as though it was your own is known as plagiarism (plagiarism means theft of other people’s ideas). Any work forming part of an assignment, project, test or other assessment must be your own and must not contain any plagiarised material. Evidence of plagiarism will result in failure of the assessment. Any new assessment arrangement will be given with a strict completion date. You will also be subject to the College’s disciplinary proceedings.
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If you wish to quote material from a textbook or other source then this should be referenced in your assignment. Your subject lecturer or Personal Tutor will show you how to do this. APPEALS A learner who wishes to appeal against the decision of the Faculty Disciplinary Committee shall inform the relevant Director in writing within ten working days. All appeals will be heard by the Learner Appeals Committee and any decision of the Committee is final. The Learner Appeals Committee will consist of: a)
The Principal or his nominee (Chairman).
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A Senior Manager not previously involved in the case or other nominee of the Principal.
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A learner member of the learner body who shall normally be nominated by the Learners' Union or Learners' Association, whichever the learner belongs to. The Appeals Committee shall normally meet within 15 working days of notice of appeal being received. LEARNING STYLES
Learners learn through a combination of theory, practise and set briefs. As well as formal group instruction, help will be given on a one-to-one basis. Learners should at all times feel to approach any member of Creative Arts staff. The teaching is carried out by qualified and experienced professionals both in the industry and in the classroom situation. In the classroom the teaching is a mix of formal lessons and individual research and practical studio work.
PROGRESS REPORTING Parents Evenings Parents are invited to visit the College on dates in October to gain an insight to the nature of the course, progression routes and other details. There will be an opportunity to speak to key staff. There will be a further opportunity for parents to visit the College at Easter. Progress Parents are encouraged to visit the College with or without their son/daughter to discuss progress with the Course Leader, Tutor or Subject Lecturers.
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Reports All College learners are assessed by the course team at the end of November to confirm continuation onto the programme. If there is any doubt as to suitability to continue, learners and parents will be consulted in December. A progress report will be issued prior to the parents’ evening (see above). PROGRESSION From achieving this qualification there are many opportunities open to you: 1. Employment 2. Progression to Higher National Diploma 3. Progression to BA (Hons) Degree 4. Start your own business or freelance employment Past learners have been successful in gaining (first choice) places in Higher Education and going on after completion of this to employment. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Various planned visits to contemporary art galleries and museums are organised to assist learners in the context of their work. These visits are recommended and learners will be asked to contribute to the cost. If costs are an issue, the College has an Access Fund to which you can apply for financial support. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS It is expected that all post-16 students work towards GCSE English and Maths. Initially you may study Functional Skills as a stepping stone to the GCSE qualification. There are two main Functional Skills: FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Literacy This key skill is about speaking and listening, reading and writing.
Numeracy This key skill is about interpreting information to do with numbers, doing calculations and presenting your findings.
When you might use these skills E.g. when taking part in discussions at work, using a diagram to explain something when giving a talk, reading material for a project, filling in a form or writing an essay.
E.g. when making measurements or obtaining information from graphs and diagrams, calculating amounts and sizes, using charts to explain the results of your calculations.
Each Functional Skill is described in a unit that makes it clear what you need to know and be able to do to meet the standard required. The units can be used to gain separate qualifications, as part of other qualifications and/or help you record your skills in a progress file.
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Functional Skills / GCSE Qualification The Functional Skills Qualification (levels 1-4) recognises the achievement of Maths and English. These do not have to be at the same level. But, you must pass both an internal assessment and an external assessment (which is set and marked externally) for each of the units. The internal assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence you have collected from your day-to-day work, studies or other activities. How does the Functional Skills / GCSE Qualification relate to other qualifications? The Functional Skills / GCSE Qualification are a separate qualification in its own right. However, it is expected that it will usually be taken alongside other qualifications and groups of qualifications. All qualifications in the National Qualifications Framework will include signposting to opportunities for candidates to develop and produce evidence for the functional skills. Where these appear they do not form a compulsory part of that qualification and are not intended as an exhaustive list of possibilities. They are intended to help practitioners identify where meaningful opportunities for functional skills development could arise. It is likely that candidates will find more opportunities as they plan and progress through their programmes. Section 3
COLLEGE CALENDAR 2013/2014 2013 September 2nd September 3rd September 26th October 3rd October 8th October 10th October 16th October 21st – 25th October 29th October 30th & 31st November 5th November 7th November 14th November 15th December 19th
Autumn term starts. Learner Services Induction week Spalding Enrolment Higher Education Fair at BCUC HE Parents’ Briefing ‘Going to University’ BCUC Spalding College in Action Boston College in Action Volunteer Fair at BCUC Half term HE Open Event Parents’ evenings School Taster day Boston College in Action Spalding College in Action Closing date for UCAS applications (internal) End of Autumn term
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2014 January 6th January 23rd February 6th February 11th February 17th - 21st March 3rd - 7th March 4th & 5th April 4th April 22nd May 5th May 26th June 10th June 12th June 26th
Spring term starts HE Open Event Boston College in Action Spalding College in Action Half term for learners Careers week Parents’ evenings End of Spring term Summer term starts Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Spalding Open Event (Information) Boston Open Evening (Information) Summer term ends
Note Any learner taking holidays outside of holiday periods will be considered absent from the course. Learners receiving support from the College Bursary Fund need to be aware that they will not be paid for holiday periods taken outside the academic breaks. Section 4 REQUIRED PURCHASES Equipment List Learners can buy a basic Art kit from the College shop for £35 at the start of term. A digital camera would be an advantage – ask staff if you require advice on what to buy. Learners should bring writing and drawing materials with them on the first day of the Autumn term. Subsidised course visits are compulsory and learners are expected to contribute to the cost. Suggested Reading List Shock of the New Ways of Seeing The Story of Art Artists Dictionary Art Book This is Modern Art Art of the 20th Century Drawing a Contemporary Approach
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Robert Hughes K Berger E H Gombirch Peter and Linda Murray Phaidon Matthew Collings Taschen Steel & C Betts
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Financial Assistance If you have financial difficulties you can apply for help from the College Bursary Fund, 19+ Learner Support Fund or 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary Fund. This may help to meet the costs of: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Travel Books and equipment (16-18, 19+ only) Food (16-18, 19+ only) Specialist clothing required for your course (16-18, 19+ only) Childcare costs whilst at College (19+ and 24+ only) Exams/tuition costs (19+ only)
Some learners aged 16-18 are guaranteed help from the Bursary Fund – this includes: learners living in care recent care leavers learners receiving Income Support or Universal Credit in their own right learners receiving Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment in their own right. For further details please check with Learner Services staff Childcare If you are under 20, you may qualify for Care to Learn payments for childcare costs. Please go to Learner Services for more information, or contact Care to Learn on 0845 600 7979 or visit the website at www.gov.uk/caretolearn Section 5 SUPPORT SERVICES
The College Mission Statement The College Mission Statement describes the type of College we provide for all our learners and staff. ‘to be a brilliant college that transforms people’s lives and makes an outstanding contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Lincolnshire’. All learners at the College attend voluntarily so there is not a set of ‘College Rules’. We do however have a range of policies which describe the standards we expect and what we offer in return. To access all the learner related policies and procedures please look on Moodle, or ask your Personal Tutor for details.
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SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Boston College places a high priority on the safety and wellbeing of our learners. We are committed to creating and maintaining a friendly, welcoming and safe working environment for all young people and vulnerable adults, whether learning is taking place on or off College premises. We have a duty to safeguard all learners, and we will respond immediately if there is a concern that a learner might be the victim of bullying, harassment, abuse or neglect. All staff are trained in safeguarding and there is a designated specialist Safeguarding Team to help with any concerns you might have about your own or someone else’s safety. If you need to contact the Safeguarding Team please go to:
Main reception Learner Services The ‘Stay Safe’ button on Moodle E-mail staysafe@boston.ac.uk
If you need to contact someone out of College hours about safeguarding contact:
Children’s Social Care on 01522 782333 In an emergency situation dial 999 and call the police
An important part of safeguarding is making sure only authorised people are on our College premises. Please help us with this by carrying your ID badge at all times and showing it if asked by a member of College staff. At Boston College we respect everyone within the College community. We also emphasise respect for personal property and for the facilities of the College. We therefore, expect learners to work with us to create an environment where everyone feels safe and valued and can work to achieve their full potential.
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Section 6
POLICIES At the College we have a range of policies detailing what the College will offer you and how we ensure high standards are maintained. To access the policies click on the links below. If this is not possible please ask your Tutor to provide you with a copy. Admissions Assessment and Examinations Assessment Malpractice Bullying and Harassment Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance Car Parking for Residential Learners Compliments & Complaints Procedure Computer Services Unit: Code of Conduct and Practice and Equality Impact Assessment Coursework / Self Study Drugs and Alcohol Financial Support for Learners Functional Skills Hall of Residence Disciplinary / Sanctions Higher Education Admissions Induction Code of Practice Information, Guidance and Support International Student Late Enrolment Learner Attendance Learner Disciplinary Policy and Procedure for Further Education Learners Mobile Electronic Equipment Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Safeguarding Learners Skills for Life and Learning Support Tutorial – Full Time Learners – Appendix 1 Weapons and Search Work Experience Equality and Diversity – see our page on Moodle Examination Policy Students Copy Important Exams Information for Candidates Access arrangements – General Access arrangements – International Students Examination Clashes Conduct of Exams Internal Appeals Procedure – Students Copy Appeals Procedure – Externally Marked Exams 14
PRODUCTION WORK AREAS SAFETY CODE OF PRACTICE 1.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act apply to you. The Act says that you have a duty to care for yourself and others and that you should not misuse anything provided for your health and safety. Failure to comply with this Act may lead to prosecution. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 apply to the use of electrical equipment within the College. Staff and learners working with electrical equipment or apparatus must be aware of the requirements of the regulations.
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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that you wear suitable footwear and clothing.
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MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
Guards must not be removed or other safety features interfered with. Check all tools before use, reporting any that are defective. You may not operate any machinery or equipment until you have been shown how to operate it correctly first. No machinery or equipment will be used unless your tutor or technician is present. No private work shall be performed in the work areas. Electrical leads must not obstruct work areas or walk ways. Personal items or equipment must no obstruct work areas or walk ways.
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MATERIALS
All materials to be stored correctly as instructed. When handling chemicals, you will be instructed on the necessary precautions you need to take. Flammable liquids must be handled and stored in the manner prescribed by your tutor.
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HYGIENE AND PERSONAL BEHAVIOUR
You should wash your hands after handling any chemicals, especially before eating. You will not be allowed to work in the work area if you have consumed any alcohol or are taking any drugs that impair your judgement. There is a strict NO SMOKING rule. Eating and drinking is not permitted. Walkman/personal stereos are not allowed in the workshop area.
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FIRST AID
In the event of an accident causing injury (no matter how minor) you should report it to the tutor in charge, and ensure that details are entered in the accident record book. Ask for the first aid to be administered; do not try to do it yourself. The only exception is in the case of a burn, run under cold water immediately for 10 minutes duration.
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FIRE PRECAUTIONS
You should know the evacuation procedure and the assembly point for the work area. In the event of fire, or on hearing a continuous alarm sounding, leave the work area immediately and proceed to your assembly point. Do not return until a member of staff authorises you to do so.
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HOUSEKEEPING
All equipment and work areas should be thoroughly cleaned by all learners who have used them at the end of a practical session. Cleaning cloths should be deposited in the containers provided. Brooms and brushes to be returned to the hanging area provided. The Code of Practice has been drawn up for your own safety. You are required, before performing any work in the work areas to have read and understood the Code relating to that area. This document is vital and you will be asked to sign to say you have read and understood the Code. Please observe it at all times; it is for your benefit. If you move from one work area to another you need to have read and understood the Code relating to that work area.
HOUSE RULES 1.
Absences (a) (b)
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Full course hours must be attended to pass the course less than 80% is considered a fail. Illness - in this event would either your parents or yourself inform College of the reason for your absence. If you are absent for any length of time you must produce a doctor's note on your return to College. Learners should fill out an absence request form (available from their tutor) for routine short absence requests which cover hospital appointments or driving tests. Doctors or dentist appointments must be made out of College hours. Your tutor will consider any absence request individually. Holidays are not permitted during term time - please refer to College calendar. If you fell ill at College please do not leave the campus until you have informed a member of staff.
Workload Work must be handed in on the deadlines stated. Work not handed in will be assessed as referral. You may resubmit this work, to an agreed deadline with the tutor, however, it can only be graded as a Pass
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Out of Bounds (a) (b)
Staff Room. Unless in an emergency. All workshops housing equipment unless under the supervision of a member of staff.
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Professional behaviour is expected from learners at all times.
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NOT permitted in lecture rooms. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
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No food and drinks No smoking No mobile phones Personal stereo Drugs Alcohol
Telephone calls There is a pay phone available - the telephone in the staff room is not available for learner use at any time.
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Room Cleanliness and Tidiness No learner is to leave a lecture room/studio or workshop until it is clean and tidy.
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All transport arrangements must fit in with the College timetable. No exceptions will be made unless by prior arrangement with the relevant staff.
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Resource Centre - This is a SILENT work area and NO material may be removed. it is available for learner use throughout the College week. Please use your discretion as to the number of learners that can use this facility at any one time. There is a login system in operation please log name, course, equipment/material used, date and time.
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