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Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture and Design

2011 Orientation Booklet

Contents Welcome 2011 Orientation Other Key Events Orientation Week Planner Welcome to the School of Design Design Orientation Info First-year Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) Culture+Context First-year Course Info Industrial Design First-year Course Info Media Design First-year Course Info Welcome to the School of Architecture Architecture and Building Science Orientation Info Architectural Studies First-year Course Info Building Science First-year Course Info Te Aro Campus Workshop and Campus Facilities Architecture and Design Library Level 1, Te Aro Campus Map General Information Understanding the Structure of Courses Timetable Understanding the Timetable Timetable Template Student Administration FAQ’s - Frequently Asked Questions University Student Services Scholarships Student Associations Te Rōpu Āwhina Vic OE (Overseas Exchange) Health and Safety Information 2011 Calendar

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Welcome Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture and Design. We hope you will enjoy your studies here with us at Victoria University. This Orientation booklet has been prepared for first-year students entering the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS), Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) and Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) degrees. The booklet contains important information about orientation and helpful information that will be useful to you during your time here with us.

Faculty of Architecture and Design Orientation Booklet 2011

2011 Orientation The New Students Orientation is a week long event starting on Monday, 21 February to Friday, 25 February 2011, events are held across all five campuses at Victoria. Compulsory Orientation Sessions As part of New Students Orientation you are required to attend a compulsory orientation session at Te Aro Campus on: Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 10am - 12pm • First-year Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) students. Thursday, 24 Febuary 2011, 10am - 12pm • First-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) and Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) students. You will be welcomed by key staff from each of the disciplines teaching within your degree who will give you an insight into what is ahead. These presentations will take place in Lecture Theatres 1 and 2, Level 1, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Te Aro Campus, 139 Vivian Street, Wellington. Following each presentation you will be required to have your photograph taken. Te Aro Campus Tours Te Aro Campus tours will be available to help you familiarise yourself with the campus. These take approximately 30 minutes and leave from beside the stairwell on Level 1. A campus map can be found on pages 30 and 31. Tour times are: • •

Wednesday, 23 February from 12pm-1pm. Thursday, 24 February from 12pm-1pm.

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Kelburn Campus Tours It is important for those taking courses taught at Kelburn Campus that you familiarise yourself with where everything is. As part of New Students Orientation you are able to participate in campus tours. These take approximately one hour and depart from info desks located around the campus tour times are: • • • •

Monday, 21 February at 11am, 12pm and 3pm. Tuesday, 22 February at 10am, 12pm, 1pm and 3pm. Wednesday and Thursday, 23 and 24 February at 9am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 3pm. Friday, 25 February at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.

Info desks are: • • •

in the Kirk Level 3 Foyer in the Cotton ‘Street’ Foyer and MacLaurin Foyer and you may see others.

Kelburn campus maps can be downloaded in PDF format on the Victoria University website: www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/maps Vital VIC Info Session and Campus Coaches We suggest that you attend the Wednesday or Thursday morning Vital VIC Info Session and other orientation events being held at Kelburn Campus. See pages 4-5 for more information. Those wishing to participate in Campus Coaches should attend the “kick-off” at 1.30pm on Monday, 21 February in the Alan McDiarmid Foyer, Gate 6, Kelburn Campus.

Faculty of Architecture and Design Orientation Booklet 2011

Other Key Events Civic Welcome When: Monday, 21 February, 12-1pm Where: Civic Square Get Involved Workshop When: Thursday, 24 February, 1.15pm, 2.45pm and 4.15pm Where: Murphy Building, Room 101, Kelburn Campus Gigs The VUWSA O-week Festival will run from Wednesday, 23 February until Thursday, 3 March. To check out events go to www.vuwsa.org.nz MÄ ori Students Orientation When: Tuesday, 22 February to Friday, 25 February, 9.30am-3pm daily Where: Te Herenga Waka Marae, 46 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Mature Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Orientation When: Monday, 21 February, 9am-11am Where: Hugh Mackenzie Building, Lecture Theatre 206, Kelburn Campus PALS - Preparation for Academic Life and Study When: Friday, 18 February, 9.30am-1pm Where: Alan McDiarmid Building, Room 102, Kelburn Campus Pasifika Students Orientation Student Welcome When: Wednesday, 16 February, 5pm-8.30pm Where: Council Chambers, Level 2, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Student Workshops When: Thursday, 17 February, 9am-12.30pm, 5pm-8pm Where: Alan McDiarmid Building, Room 102, Kelburn Campus The programme for New Students Orientation week is outlined in the New Student Guide booklet. If you have not received a copy of this publication please email course-advice@vuw.ac.nz

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Campus Coaches “kick off”

1pm-2pm

4pm-5pm

3pm-4pm

2pm-3pm

Civic Welcome Civic Square

Mature Students’ Orientation Hugh Mackenzie Lecture Theatre 206

12pm-1pm

11am-12pm

10am-11am

9am-10am

8am-9am

Monday Tuesday

Orientation Week Planner Thursday

Friday

Te Aro Campus Tours

Get Involved Workshops Murphy 101

Te Aro Campus Tours

First-year Orientation First-year Orientation Design Innovation PALS - Preparation for Architecture & Academic Life & Study Building Science Lecture Theatres Alan McDiarmid 102 Lecture Theatres 1&2 1&2

Wednesday

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Welcome to the School of Design The following essential information relates to the commencement of the firstyear of your Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) degree. Compulsory Orientation Your orientation will be held on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 from 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm in Lecture Theatres 1 and 2, Level 1, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Te Aro Campus, 139 Vivian Street, Wellington. This is your official introduction to the School of Design in preparation to beginning your studies, therefore we require full attendance. Your Timetable for 2011 The first trimester starts on Monday, 28 February 2011. Timetable information can be found on pages 33-35. Courses To check the courses that you are enrolled in, visit myvictoria at my.vuw.ac.nz/ cp/home/login. For first time users of myvictoria your login information can be found on your offer of study. Further course information can be found on pages 11-17.

(Left) Rachel Macdonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project Dress investigates the camera and its case as an element of jewellery, while also referencing the style of reowned New Zealand fashion designers employing distinctive textiles.

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Studio Stream Preferences Your courses have two components; weekly lectures, and studios/tutorials. There may be more than one studio per week, so carefully check the timetable. If you are enrolled in the following courses in the first trimester you will need to sign up for studio ‘streams’. Ensure that you sign up for your studio/tutorial streams as soon as you can. • • • • •

DSDN 101 - Design Visualisation DSDN 104 - Digital Creation DSDN 111 - Ideas and Principles of Design DSDN 142 - Creative Coding DSDN 144 - Photographics

These “Sign up” sheets will be available on Level 1, Te Aro Campus from Wednesday, 23 February 2011. A campus map can be found on pages 30-31. Allocations are done on a “first in, first served, basis”, with absolute limits on the number accepted into each group. To sign up you need access to your student ID number. If you are unsure what to do, there will be student helpers and staff at orientation to answer any questions that you may have.

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Design Materials The first-year programme has a list of design materials and equipment that you are required to purchase. These materials will be sold during orientation, Wednesday, 23 February 2011 by Gordon Harris Art and Graphic Supplies. If you miss out on getting this equipment during your orientation, you must ensure that you have the art and graphic supplies in time for the first lecture/ studio session on Monday, 28 February 2011. Main Kit: Basic Kit:

This kit is currently priced at $160.00. This kit is currently priced at $95.50.

Payment can be made to Gordon Harris by cash or cheque (with student ID). If you wish to pay by credit card, you will have to visit their retail shop at 170 Victoria Street. Workshop Safety Equipment Issue During orientation you will receive modelling workshop safety equipment. This equipment includes a pair of safety glasses/goggles and earmuffs. There is no charge for these materials as it is included in your course fees. This equipment can be collected from our main workshop, level 0 (directly opposite the photography room).

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First-year Courses Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) In the first-year, you’ll take a total of eight courses (a total of 120 points). These courses are made up of core courses and elective courses and/or courses to complete a minor. In the first trimester you’ll take four courses and in the second trimester you’ll take the following four courses to complete your firstyear specialisation requirements. See pages 13-17 for more information. English Writing Requirements First-year of the BDI requires students to complete WRIT 101 - Writing English or WRIT 151 - Academic Writing in ESL - English as a Second Language. If you have achieved 14 or more NCEA level 3 credits in English, History, Art History, Classics or Economics you may substitute WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 with an elective course. WRIT 101 and 151 are offered in both trimesters. You need to choose a trimester to take this course which accommodates your other courses. This is especially important for those planning to complete a minor. Minor A minor is a feature of studying design at Victoria. It enables you to combine your design degree with studies in another subject. A minor requires 60 points at 200- and 300-level including at least 20 points at 300-level. In first-year you are required to complete the prerequisite courses for entry into the 200- and 300-level courses for your minor. Each design specialisation has a list of recommended minors that you can choose from. These can be found on pages 13-17. Please contact the relevant Faculty or School for course information relating to your choice of minor.

(Left) Completed by student Caila Anderson in the first-year DSDN 111 studio. This project analysed movement in the body and translated this data into an abstracted physical form.

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Culture+Context

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Culture+Context First-year Course Info • • • • •

DSDN 101 - Design Visualisation DSDN 111 - Ideas and Principles of Design DSDN 171 - Design in Context WRIT 101 - Writing English or WRIT 151 - Academic Writing in ESL English as a Second Language* Four elective courses (totalling 60 points), one of these must be a 100-level DSDN course* and courses to prepare you for your minor subject.

*We recommend including DSDN 141 - Experimenting with materials and DSDN 144 - Photographics. Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 101

DSDN 171

DSDN 111

DSDN 141 or minor**

WRIT 101 or 151 or elective*

WRIT 101 or 151* or elective*

DSDN 144 or minor*

Elective towards minor*

Note: DSDN 141, 141 and WRIT 101, 151 are offered in both trimesters. The above has been provided to act as a guide only. Culture+Context Minors Culture+Context students must do at least one minor. With careful planning it is possible to complete a second minor. Recommended minors include: • • • • • • • • • •

Cultural Anthropology Art History Asian Studies English Studies European Studies Film Gender and Women’s Studies Geography Industrial Design Marketing

• • • • • • • • • •

Māori Studies Management Media Design Media Studies Music Studies Sonic Arts Pacific Studies Philosophy Psychology Sociology

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Industrial Design

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Industrial Design First-year Course Info • • • • • • •

DSDN 101 - Design Visualisation DSDN 104 - Digital Creation DSDN 111 - Ideas and Principles of Design DSDN 141 - Experimenting with Materials DSDN 171 - Design in Context WRIT 101 - Writing English or WRIT 151 - Academic Writing in ESL English as a Second Language* Two elective courses or courses for a minor (totalling 30 points). Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 101

DSDN 171

DSDN 111

DSDN 141

WRIT 101 or 151 or elective*

DSDN 104

Elective or elective towards minor

Note: DSDN 104 and WRIT 101, 151 are offered in both trimesters. The above has been provided to act as a guide only. Industrial Design Minors Recommended minors include: • • • • •

Engineering Psychology Management Marketing Media Design

(Left) Research assistant, Tiago Rorke, with a Makerbot 3D print made on a NZ$900 printer. Based on an open source philosophy, Tiago was able to freely download the laser cutting files and then imported the physical components directly from the manufacturers in the United States.

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Media Design

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Media Design First-year Course Info • • • • • • •

DSDN 101 - Design Visualisation DSDN 111 - Ideas and Principles of Design DSDN 112 - Introduction to Interaction Design DSDN 142 - Creative Coding DSDN 171 - Design in Context WRIT 101 - Writing English or WRIT 151 - Academic Writing in ESL English as a Second Language* Two elective courses or courses for a minor (totalling 30 points). Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 101

DSDN 112

DSDN 111

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or 151 or elective*

DSDN 142

Elective or elective towards minor

Note: DSDN 142 and WRIT 101, 151 are offered in both trimesters. The above has been provided to act as a guide only. Media Design Minors Recommended minors include: • • • • •

Film Media Studies Computer Science Sonic Arts Art History

(Left) This project was designed by Kelly Cheesman, a graduate of the Media Design programme in 2009. Kelly is currently working as a designer for innovative Wellington-based design firm, 3months.

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Welcome to the School of Architecture The following essential information relates to the commencement of the firstyear of your Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) or Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) degree. Compulsory Orientation Your orientation will be held on Thursday, 24 February 2011 from 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12pm in Lecture Theatre 1 and 2, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Te Aro Campus, 139 Vivian Street, Wellington. This is your official introduction to the School of Architecture in preparation to beginning your studies, therefore we require full attendance. Your Timetable for 2011 The first trimester starts on Monday 28, February 2011. Timetable information can be found on page 33-35. Courses To check the courses that you are enrolled in visit myvictoria at my.vuw.ac.nz/ cp/home/login. For first time users of myvictoria your login information can be found on your offer of study. Further course information can be found on pages 25-27.

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Studio Stream Preferences Your courses have two components; weekly lectures, and studios/tutorials. There may be more than one studio per week, so carefully check the timetable. Your core courses in the first trimester require you to sign up for studio ‘streams’. Ensure that you sign up for your studio/tutorial streams for the courses listed below as soon as you can. • • •

SARC 111 - Introduction to Design Processes SARC 131 - Introduction to Sustainability in the Designed Environment SARC 161 - Introduction to Design Communication

These “Sign up” sheets will be in the atrium of the Te Aro Campus from Wednesday, 23 February. A campus map can be found on pages 30-31. Allocations are done on a “first in, first served, basis”, with absolute limits on the number accepted into each group. To sign up, you need access to your student ID number. If you are unsure what to do, there will be student helpers and staff at orientation to answer any questions that you may have.

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(Above) Studio project by landscape architecture student Marita Hunt.

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Materials and Equipment The materials and equipment list provided contains items that you are likely to need for your first-year. You may like to discuss with your tutors and course coordinators what is needed for each of your courses. The items required for each course will be listed in each course outline. Staff from our local art and graphic supply shop - Gordon Harris will be on campus during orientation for you to purchase materials from or to ask any questions you might have. Alternatively you can visit their shop located at 170 Victoria Street where they can provide great advice and a good student discount when presented with your student ID card. Useful items for drawing: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Pencils and pencil sharpener - HB, 2B and 4B Graphite sticks or pencils - B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B, 9B Clutch pencil with leads - 2mm, F and 2B leads Medium sandpaper Eraser - soft and kneaded eraser Scale ruler - 1:100, 1:50, 1:25, 1:10 ratios Adjustable set square - 250mm or longer Drawing folder - A2 Cartridge Paper - A2 drawing pad and an assortment of ‘A’ sized paper (A4, A3, A2 and A1) Visual diary - A4 spiral or stitch bound Butter paper - A3 Sketch book - small and large to suit watercolour, pencil crayon Coloured pencils, wax crayons (assortment) and chalk pencils - 24 colours Watercolours (tubes or pans) or gauche (tempural) - 12 Brushes - sable or synthetic #8 or 10 Compass Technical pens - 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 or 0.35 and 0.7mm Masking tape - 1/2” or 12mm width Fixative - commercial or hairspray

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Parallel motion unit or T-square Art bag or drawing tube for storing and transporting drawings.

Note: You will also need a portable drawing board, with a mechanical sliding rule, for the orthographic drawing project. This project starts after the mid-trimester break. Essential items for model making: • • • •

Steel ruler - 300mm straight edge Modelling knife - stanley knife, or similiar craft knife Adhesives - PVA, UHU, wood glue Cutting Mat - A3

Useful items: • • • • • • • • • •

Mechanical pencils - 0.5mm Siberian charcoal and charcoal pencil - vine (medium sized), compressed (in pencil form), hard, medium and soft Conte chalk - sanguine, black and white India ink, simple nib & holder, printing ink and brayer (roller) Markers Acrylic paints Erasing shield Sharpening knife and single edged razor Scientific calculator USB Memory stick

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First-year Courses Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) • • • • • • • •

SARC 111 SARC 112 SARC 121 SARC 131 SARC 151 SARC 161 SARC 162 SARC 122 -

Introduction to Design Processes Design Processes Introduction to Built Environment Technology Introduction to Sustainability in the Designed Environment Introduction to Design History and Theory Introduction to Design Communication Design Communication Introduction to Applied Physics, Numerical Methods and Statistics for Designers*

*If you have a minimum of 14 NCEA level 3 in each of two of Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling and/or Physics you may replace SARC 122 Introduction to Applied Physics, Numerical Methods and Statistics for Designers with an elective course. Note 1: Students specialising in Architecture History and Theory and Landscape Architecture may substitute SARC 122 with an elective course. Note 2: Students specialising in Interior Architecture may substitute SARC 111 and SARC 161 for DSDN 101 - Design Visualisation and DSDN 111 - Ideas and Principles of Design.

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

SARC 111

SARC 112

SARC 131

SARC 121

SARC 151

SARC 162

SARC 161

SARC 122 or elective*

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First-year Courses Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) • • • • • • • •

SARC 111 - Introduction to Design Processes SARC 121 - Introduction to Built Environment Technology SARC 131 - Introduction to Sustainability in the Designed Environment SARC 151 - Introduction to Design History and Theory SARC 161 - Introduction to Design Communication SARC 162 - Design Communication SARC 122 - Introduction to Applied Physics, Numerical Methods and Statistics for Designers* 100-level Elective Course

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

SARC 111

SARC 121

SARC 131

SARC 162

SARC 151

Elective

SARC 161

SARC 122 or elective*

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Te Aro Campus Te Aro Campus is home to the Faculty of Architecture and Design which accommodates the School of Architecture and the School of Design. Nestled in the heart of the creative capital, the Faculty is surrounded by opportunities for those who want to live the dream. Centrally located on Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus engages the sights, sounds and aromas of the city culture and is close to everything you might need. Our building is fully equipped with all of the facilities you need while studying here with us, including: • • • • • • •

design studios construction workshops graphic workrooms video production and editing suites photography studio exhibition spaces computer laboratories.

Te Aro Campus 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus Phone 04-463 6200 Fax 04-463 6204 Website www.victoria.ac.nz/fad

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Architecture and Design Library Te Aro Campus has it’s own dedicated library on campus for all of your architecture, building science and design requirements while studying at the Faculty. The library is open: Trimester 1 and 2 • Normal School Year (28 February - 13 November) • 8.30am - 10.30pm Monday – Thursday • 8.30am - 6.00pm Friday • 1.00pm - 5.30pm Saturday • 1.00pm - 8.30pm Sunday Your student ID card is also your library card. Bring it with you each time you visit the library. Students may easily borrow from any of the five libraries within Victoria University, three other New Zealand university libraries and potentially any other library in the world. You will have access to hundreds of electronic databases and thousands of electronic journals. There will be orientation workshops in the library early in the year to explain how best to find the information you might need.

Architecture and Design Library 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus Phone 04-463 6241 Website www.victoria.ac.nz/library/ www.victoria.ac.nz/library/resources/guides/architectureanddesign.html Catalogue http://victoria.lconz.ac.nz/

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Student Common Room

Lecture Theatre 1

Lecture Theatre 2

Wheelchair ramp

Level 1 Lift

Stairs & Access to upper levels

Studio, WIG 101 Wigan Bldg

Technical Resource Centre

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Library

Student Administration & Faculty Reception

Toilets

Entrance

Wheelchair ramp

Te Aro Campus Lift

Stairs & Access to workshop

Student Administration & Faculty Reception

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Understanding the Structure of Courses While studying towards your architecture, building science and design degree you will generally take two different types of courses: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Lecture based Studio based.

Lecture based courses generally involve a 50 minute lecture, that may take place more than once a week depending on the course. There are also tutorials which are in addition to lectures. Tutorials are generally taken by a tutor where you can review lecture content, work on projects and get any help you might need. Studio based courses generally take place in studio. You will be allocated to a studio stream during orientation where you will be in the studio with a group of up to 80 students or more depending on the course. Studio based courses generally take place more than once a week, and can be up to three hours in duration. In studio you will complete practical assignments, projects and tasks set by staff. The first-year studio is a shared space between architecture, building science and design students and is located on the first floor of the Wigan Building (WIG) which is off the atrium on Level 1, see map on pages 30-31. During your orientation you need to sign up for a studio stream. There will sometimes be up to three studio or more stream times to choose from. Sign up sheets will be located in the atrium on Level 1, see map on pages 3031. Stream preference information for your degrees can be found on page 8 for design students and page 20 for architecture and building science students.

(Right) In Search of Memories, hotel interior design by interior architecture student Wen Ting In.

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Timetable Our timetable is available online by visiting www.victoria.ac.nz/timetables. You may find that times and rooms may have changed from what has been provided for you on your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Confirmation of Studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Please refer to the online timetable as this has the most up-to-date times and information for the courses that you are enrolled in. You will find a timetable template on page 35 for you to plan your personal timetable. This is to ensure you do not have any course clashes and to help you select elective courses or studio/tutorial streams if you have not yet done so. If you require assistance with this, please do not hesitate to contact our student administration staff at the front desk or ask one of our tour guides or staff during orientation for help.

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Understanding the Timetable The timetable is by 24 hour clock. The year is split into three trimesters. These are displayed as follows: • • •

Trimester 1 (T1 or 1/3) Trimester 2 (T2 or 2/3) Trimester 3 (A or 3/3) Summer.

The days are listed as follows: • • • • •

M - Monday T - Tuesday W - Wednesday R - Thursday F - Friday

You will generally have courses in these locations: • • •

VS - Vivian Street Building WIG - Wigan Street Building and some courses take place at Kelburn, it is important you check the timetable before heading to your first class.

In your first-year, courses have either studios, labs or tutorials or sometimes both. During orientation you need to assign yourself to a studio stream, see page 32. There will be multiple studio stream options to choose from. It is important to choose a stream that works for you especially if you are taking electives at other campuses. On the sign up sheets the studio streams are generally listed A, B, C, and D. It is important you record what stream you are assigned to, this is to avoid turning up to the wrong studio stream. To assist you we have provided a timetable template on the opposite page.

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6pm-7pm

5pm-6pm

4pm-5pm

3pm-4pm

2pm-3pm

1pm-2pm

12pm-1pm

11am-12pm

10am-11am

9am-10am

8am-9am

Monday

Timetable Template Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Student Administration Our student administration is part of the Faculty of Architecture and Design. Our office is located on the ground floor of Te Aro Campus (on Vivian Street), directly opposite from the entrance off Dunlop Terrace. Student enquiries are welcomed from 8.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00pm Monday through to Friday. The office will be closed for 1 hour every Tuesday morning from 8.30am - 9.30am for a staff meeting. You can come to see us with any questions you might have. Student Advisers are your first point of contact for things like admission requirements, degree planning, changing courses and transfer of credit from other tertiary institutions. They also deal with enrolment, organise exams and maintain student records. The advisers will provide administrative support throughout your studies. We also have the Associate Dean (Teaching, Learning and Students) who is available for help with academic programmes and with any other issues which may prevent you from achieving your full potential at university.

Faculty of Architecture and Design Student Administration 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus Phone 04-463 6200 Fax 04-463 6204 Website www.victoria.ac.nz/fad Email architecture@vuw.ac.nz design@vuw.ac.nz

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FAQ’s - Frequently Asked Questions Where do I get a copy of the timetable from? These are available year round online by visiting: www.victoria.ac.nz/timetables Where is my first lecture? • Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) and Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) First-year students. Your first lecture is SARC 161 Introduction to Design Communication on Monday, 28 February MacLaurin Lecture Theatre 103 (MCLT 103) Kelburn Campus. This lecture starts at 8.00am sharp. •

Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) First-year students.

Your first lecture is DSDN 101 Design Visualisation on Monday, 28 February in Lecture Theatres 1 and 2 (VSLT 1 & 2) Te Aro Campus. The lecture starts at 12.40pm sharp. Note: Please ensure you attend your first studio or tutorial streams as they may be before your first lecture. How many people are likely to be in my class? Anywhere from 30 to 300-plus. When do I get my course outline? Normally the course outline will be handed out at the first lecture. What do I do if I have questions from a lecture or studio? • Ask your lecturer at the end of a lecture or request a time to talk in their office. • If a convienent time isn’t available send your course coordinator an email by their firstname.surname@vuw.ac.nz. Contact information can also be found on your course outlines. • Raise questions at your studio, lab or tutorial - don’t be shy! (Left) First-year design project by Thanyathon Aswanitchakorn.

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More FAQ’s - Frequently Asked Questions Who do I talk to if I am having trouble? Your first point of call should be a tutor or course coordinator. If you need more advice come and make an appointment to see one of our student advisers at the student administration office. How do I add or withdraw from a course? To make any changes to your courses, you need to visit our student administration office to complete a change of course form. If this course is a late addition you will need to get it signed by the course coordinator. How long do I have to add a course? If you are adding a course, you should do this by the end of the first week of a trimester. Courses may not be added after the second week of a trimester. How long do I have to withdraw from a course? Courses may be dropped with a full fees refund during the first two weeks of a regular trimester (special dates apply in summer trimester). How can I get to my courses at Kelburn? Students can apply for bus tickets at Victoria University Students’ Association (VUWSA) reception, Kelburn Campus. To apply for bus tickets you need confirmation of study and a timetable. In order to receive a bus pass you need to supply the following to VUWSA: 1. Students must have classes/tutorials at the two campuses within one day. 2. Students need to submit a dated, typed evidence, signed by student administration with contact details attached, stating when tutorials/ lectures are, in order to receive a bus ticket (no exceptions). 3. Students must also present their student ID cards, course timetable, and previous bus ticket for issue of a new ticket (no exceptions).

Victoria University Students’ Association (VUWSA) Level 2, Student Union Building, Kelburn Campus Phone 04-463 6716 Website http://www.vuwsa.org.nz Email kelburn@vuwsa.org.nz

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How do I get my student ID card? Student ID cards are issued as part of the enrolment process. You have to collect your card. They are not posted to you. Enrolled students who have sent back their offer of study, paid their fees in full and supplied a ID photo can collect their student ID card from the Enrolments Office during Orientation week. If you did not supply a photo, you will need to go to the Enrolments Office to get your photo taken and your ID card will be processed. This may take a few days to complete. Enrolments Office Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone 0800 VICTORIA (0800 842 867), option 1 Fax 04-463 5250 Email enrolment-enquiries@vuw.ac.nz

You must have a current student ID to: • enter streamed classes • use the Library • enrol with Information Technology Services (ITS) • access Weir House if you live there • receive discounts (eg. student prices, discounts etc) • enter examinations • access Te Aro Campus after hours. What about my fees? All fees are due by the Friday before your course begins. For the majority of students this date will be 25 February 2011. If fees are not paid by this date, a late payment penalty of $154.00 will be charged to your student account. If you cannot make a payment by the due date, or are inquiring to see if your fees have been paid, please contact a Student Fees Advisor. Student Fees Advisors Enrolment Counter, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus Phone 04-463 5484 Fax 04-463 5427 Website http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/payments/mail Email student-finance@vuw.ac.nz

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University Student Services Victoria has a highly active Student Service network which includes a range of useful services available for students, including: • • • • • • • • • • •

Accommodation Service Career Development and Employment Counselling Service Creches Disability Service Financial Support and Advice Kaiwawao Māori Manaaki Pihipihinga Mentoring Programme Physiotherapy Student Health Service Student Learning Support Service

The Student Services website contains a full list of University services and has some useful information that will assist you with your transition into Universtiy.

Student Services 14 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Website www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/index.aspx

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Scholarships Many scholarships are available through the Scholarships office, including hundreds of first-year scholarships. The office maintains the Scholarships Database, a comprehensive and current database listing of all scholarships, with criteria, value, tenure and closing dates. Most application forms can be downloaded from the database. For best results when searching the database, keep the search criteria as broad as possible.

Scholarships Office 10 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus Phone 04-463 5113 Email scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz Website www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarship

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Student Associations VUWSA The Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) is your students’ association, it fills a number of diverse roles, but overall its task is to provide a variety of services for students. When you enrol at Victoria you become a member of the students’ association which gives you voting rights at all student meetings and VUWSA general elections. VUWSA supports and funds may student clubs and societies at Kelburn and Pipitea campuses and provides entertainment, including Orientation, Reorientation and other events throughout the year. For more information, check out www.vuwsa.org.nz STUDiO STUDiO is the student representative group for students enrolled in courses at the Faculty of Architecture and Design. Students are elected each year and are responsible for everything from social and sporting events to student representation on Faculty Board. STUDiO holds regular social events such as talks by invited lecturers, barbeques, sports tournaments and the annual STUDiO Ball. They also run design competitions, workshops and arrange student discounts with local shops and suppliers. For more information, check out http://studio.org.nz/

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Student Architecture Network New Zealand (SANNZ) SANNZ was formed in 2008, in response to students wanting better connections between schools, architects, architecture students and international creative community. SANNZ is a network that represents all current New Zealand architecture students and any student enrolled in a New Zealand architecture school (Victoria University of Wellington, Auckland University and Unitec) is eligible to join. For more information, check out www.sannz.net.nz/default.htm

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Te Rōpū Āwhina Kia ora Fakalofa lahi atu Malo e lelei Bula Vinaka Talofa lava Kia orana Greetings from Te Rōpū Āwhina! Te Rōpū Āwhina are a collective of students and staff dedicated to the development and success of Māori and Pacific students here at Victoria University. Our whānau operate within the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Architecture and Design. So…What is Te Rōpū Āwhina? We are a whānau with a common goal: achieving collective success and reciprocity for all whānau members, a goal we are and have achieved for 11 years strong. The kaupapa of Te Rōpū Āwhina is to produce Māori and Pacific science, engineering, architecture and design professionals. We strive to do this though offering mentoring for our tauira who wish to be a part of a whānau and develop within a whānau environment. Who are we? Our architecture and design whānau is made up of senior students across each discipline within the Faculty who will mentor you throughout your first-year. We have a number of academic staff across the various disciplines who are actively involved in Te Rōpū Āwhina. In addition to this we have the support of our general staff within the Student and Faculty Administration Team.

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What can Te Rōpū Āwhina do for you? • • • • •

Provide mentoring on an individual and group basis Provide a whānau room equipped with computers and various other discipline specific resources Provide supervision in the whānau room throughout the day (rosters posted on whānau room wall) Additional assistance with tutorials and one-to-one sessions Assistance with exam preparation.

For more information and a snapshot of Te Rōpū Āwhina check out our website.

(Above) 10 years of Te Rōpu Āwhina whānau mentors at our Queens Service Medal Celebration held on the 30 April 2010.

Te Rōpū Āwhina Room 148, Level 1, Cotton Building, Kelburn Campus Phone 04-463 5987 Email teropuawhina@gmail.com Website www.victoria.ac.nz/science/awhina/index.php

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Vic OE (Overseas Exchange) (Vic OE) Victoria Overseas Exchange is a student exchange programme that allows Victoria students to broaden their horizons by travelling overseas to complete a trimester or year of their Victoria University degree abroad. The Faculty of Architecture and Design has strong international connections. Students may attend universities such as Pforzheim University and Fachhochschule Mainz (Germany), University of Ferrara (Italy), Rhode Island School of Design and Carnegie Mellon School of Design (US) and Universudad de Valparaiso (Chile).

Victoria International Level 2, Easterfield Building, Kelburn Campus Phone 04-463 5350 Email exchangestudents@vuw.ac.nz Website www.victoria.ac.nz/international

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Health and Safety Information For your safety and those visiting the campus we have a set of health and safety guidelines that you should follow. The Faculty’s Health and Safety Handbook can be found on: •

R Drive:/Student Health and Safety Information

First-year workshop The first-year workshop is located on Level 0, Vivian Street Building. You will have access to this during your first-year before gaining access to the main workshop in second-year. It is open for the entire campus opening hours, for students to use the extraction and workbenches. However, machinery and portable tooling cannot be operated without a technician present. Technical staff normal working hours are: • •

9.30am - 4.30pm weekdays (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) closed early for Monday morning operational and health and safety meetings 11.30am-12.30pm.

Building Access Information Trimester 1 and 2 Saturday, Sunday & Stats

(Normal School year 28 Feb - 13 Nov) Monday - Friday 7.30am - 11.30pm 9.00am - 11.30pm (Closed Good Friday)

Note: Check the front door signage for any changes as these are our official operating hours. The building is swipe card access after 5pm weekdays and during the weekend opening hours. Students must vacate the building before 11.30pm, the security guard will remove any student still in the building after 11.30pm and disciplinary action may follow. There are no exceptions. Due to Health and Safety policy no extensions of opening hours will be given to students or courses.

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Calendar 2011 January 6 10 14 24

Trimester 3: continues. Application deadlines for all courses and degrees in 2011. All admission documents due. Wellington Anniversary Day.

February 6 10 14 15 21 25 28

Waitangi Day. Deadline to return Offer of Study. All enrolment documentation due. Trimester 3: examinations (14th - 19th February). International Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Orientation (15th - 18th February). New Student Orientation (21st - 25th February). Last day to pay fees for most courses. Trimester 1: begins (28th February - 28th June).

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March 11

No addition to first trimester or full year courses permitted after this date.

April 15 29

Trimester 1: mid trimester break begins (15th - 29th April). Trimester 1: mid trimester break ends (15th - 29th April).

May 2 17

Trimester 1: continues. Graduation: Architecture and Design, Engineering and Science Faculty graduation ceremony.

(Left) UWC exterior design image and Urban Neighbours Plaza by architecture graduate Simon Harrison.

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Calendar 2011 June 3 6 10 29 30

Trimester 1: lectures cease. Trimester 1: study week (6th - 10th June). Trimester 1: examinations begin. Trimester 1: examinations end. Mid-year break begins (30th June - 8th July).

July 8 11 22

Mid-year break ends (30th June - 8th July). Trimester 2: begins (11th July - 12th November). No addition of second trimester courses permitted after this date.

August 19

Trimester 2: mid trimester break begins (19th August - 2nd September).

September 2 5

Trimester 2: mid trimester break ends (22nd August - 2nd September). Trimester 2: continues.

October 14 17 21 24

Trimester 2: lectures cease. Trimester 2: study week (17th - 21st October). Trimester 2: examinations begin (21st October - 12th November). Labour Day.

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November 12 14

Trimester 2: examinations end (21st October - 11th November). Trimester 3: begins (14th November - 10th February 2012) .

December 10 12 23

Enrolment deadline for limited entry degrees and courses in 2012. Application deadline for second year BAS, BBSc and BDI deadline for study in 2012. Graduation (12th - 13th December). Trimester 3: mid trimester break - Christmas/New Year break begins.

(Above) Interior building renders of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Michigan USA, by Kayla Oughton.

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Glossary of Terms Bachelors Degree: A first or undergraduate degree. A qualification gained from completing certain requirements, including a number of points, level of study and subject combinations. Takes at least three years of full-time study. Blackboard: Some of you first-year courses put lecture notes and other important information on Blackboard, accessed through myVictoria. Change of Course Form: Is how your add and withdraw from courses, these are requested through the student administration office. Course Outline: Provide and overview of each course, assessment, assignments, etc. These are available from course coodinators at the start of a course, either electronically or paper copies. Course Coordinator: Is responsible for the course that you are taking, these staff are experts in the subject they are teaching. The course coordinator will take you for lectures and sometimes they may also run/coordinate your studio streams. Core Courses: Are a set of prescribed courses that you need to complete to meet degree requirements. Core courses make up your specialisation. Elective Courses: Are courses that you can choose, it may be a in a particular subject of interest to you or a subject that can enhance your degree. Examinations: Timetables for exams are posted on University noticeboards and on the Schools and Faculty websites prior to exam periods. First-year Student: A student who has never studied at a New Zealand University before. Lectures: Generally involve a 50 minute lecture, that may take place more than once a week depending on the course.

Minor: A smaller concerntration in one subject area than a specialisation or major. You can complete a minor in the BDI degree. In first-year you are required to complete the prerequisite courses for entry into the 200- and 300-level courses for your minor subject. myVictoria: Victoria Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secure web intranet portal for students and staff. Prerequisite: A course that must be passed before you can take another course. Can be waived in certain cases. Specialisation: Make up the core courses you need to complete. It is generally referred to as a concentration of courses in a particular subject. Each of our degrees has a specialisation (or subject area) that you will gain expert training and experience in. You will graduate from your degree with a specialisation. Student ID Number: When you enrol at Victoria you are given an ID number, it is important to learn this number as it is used by the University to identify you. This is generally referenced in all official enrolment documentation that you have received from the University. Your ID number is also on your student ID card. Studio Courses: Are taught in a studio environment and generally take place more than once a week. They can be up to three hours in duration. In studio you will complete practical assignments, projects and tasks set for your course. Trimester: Our academic year is split into three distinctive sections and are referred to as trimesters. Trimester 1 is referred to as either T1 or 1/3. Trimester 2 is referred to as either T2 or 2/3. Trimester 3 known as the summer trimester is referred to as either A or 3/3. These are most commonly referred to as semesters or terms. Tutorials: Are generally taken by a tutor where you can review lecture content, work on projects and get any help you might need. Tutors: Are responsible for providing support to the course coordinator. These staff will generally take you for your studio stream, course tutorials, etc.

Faculty of Architecture and Design Te Wahanga Waihanga-Hoahoa Phone Fax Email Websites

04-463 6200 04-463 6204 architecture@vuw.ac.nz design@vuw.ac.nz www.victoria.ac.nz/fad www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture www.victoria.ac.nz/design

139 Vivian Street Te Aro Campus Wellington 6011 Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140 New Zealand