BMET

Induction

Welcome to

Level 2 Interactive Media and Games DesignInduction

Wednesday 2nd September 2015

Daniel Ford

Contact Details• Email: Daniel.ford@bmetc.ac.uk

• Attendance Hotline: 01384344392.

• All students must ring in and report sickness if they are absent from college. 

Today you will:

• Familiarise yourselves with the campus

and learning environment

• Get to know your peer group

• Get to know your tutor and other staff

Timetable for today:

• 10am-4pm induction• Group activities to meet each other• Course information• Tutorial information• Time for any issues

ACTIVITY ONEIce-Breakers

Game detectivesFind a partner

Go!

Now each think about what your favourite game is

Draw quick sketches of the assets in this game

without talking!

GO!

ACTIVITYIce-Breakers

From your sketches can your partner tell the name of your favourite game?

ACTIVITYIce-Breakers

Course informationUnit 1Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design(8 x Level 2 credits - 40 GLH)

Unit 2 Introduction to contextual research in art & design (4 x Level 2 credits - 20 GLH)

Unit 3Introduction to drawing skills (10 x Level 2 credits - 50 GLH)

Unit 4Introduction to communication skills in art and design (10 x Level 2 credits- 50 GLH)

Unit 5Solving 2D creative problems (10 x Level 2 credits - 50 GLH)

Unit 6Solving 3D creative problems (10 x Level 2 credits - 50 GLH)

Unit 7Solving time-based problems (10 x Level 2 credits - 50 GLH)

You must achieve the Level 2 unit below:Unit 8Developing and producing a personal project (Level 2) (30 x Level 2 credits - 150 GLH)

EXPECTATIONS

• What you can expect from us• What to do if…• Tutorial Information• Learner Voice• Campus Tour

If I am absent?

WHAT You need to make every effortto have 100% attendance and punctuality.TO DO... If you are unable to attendyou must telephone the contact centre who will inform your tutor via promonitor0845 155 0101If you know of any pre- planned absences, please ensure you have spoken to your personal tutor.

If I am late and my lesson has started?

We expect you to be on time - preferably 5 minutes early for everyclass.

• If you are late you must still go to the session, where the tutor will decide whether to admit you or set you some workIf you are late on more than 2 occasions in a half-term, your tutor will record this as a cause for concern on your promonitor ILPPersistent lateness will result in a disciplinary hearingHolidays should be taken outside term-time

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If I lose or forget my ID card?

All staff, students and visitors must wear a visible ID card at alltimes whilst on College premises.

• If you forget or lose your ID card you must purchase a day pass at reception at a cost of £1• If you exceed 3 day passes you will be referred to the Duty Manager and may be required to purchase a new ID card at a cost of £3.

If I want more information?

Go to your Student Tutorial Guide to find out about:

Learner CharterCollege CalendarLearning Resource CentreUCASSMART target setting

Dawn Killeen

If I want to talk about Careers?BMet careers service is here to help you to:••••

Plan your career pathwayChoose the right courseChange courses, if you need toProgress into work, training or HE

Impartial advice and guidance is confidentiallyour professionally qualified careers advisers.

provided by

You can book an appointment at Customer Services.Your campus careers adviser is

If I have an accident or need first aid?

If you have an accident on College premises please report thisimmediately to any member of staff, reception, Security or the Duty Manager who will arrange for first aid or emergency services as appropriate.

The incident will be documented in our accident records.

If I need extra support?

Our customer service team are here to assist you with avariety of services:

wide

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Change of personal details (address,Timetable re-prints (self-serve) General enquiriesBus passesMeal vouchers Childcare support Financial supportCounselling/mentoring/careers appointments

mobilenumber)

Safeguarding

• Support Services for students• Campus and Curriculum Area Health &

Safety• Overview of Policies and Procedures:

- Attendance and Punctuality Policy- Student Anti-Bullying Policy - ICT Acceptable Use Policy- Equality & Diversity Policy- Student Disciplinary Procedure- Student Grievance Policy and Complaints

Procedure

• Attend all lessons and Tutorials• Arrive on time• Wear your ID card at all times whilst on campus• Turn off mobile phones/iPads etc during lessons• Come to College prepared to work (bring pens, books and other

equipment)• Meet deadlines for handing in work• Use the internet appropriately• Eat and drink in designated places in College• Complete the tasks and assignments you are given• Do your best to achieve and succeed• Ask for help• Treat colleagues and staff with mutual respect and care• Tell us when we get things right or get things wrong• Be proud of being a student at Birmingham Metropolitan

College

Your student contract

Activity Two

Construction teams

Working effectively as a team is integral to working in the media &

games industry

Each team member has a different role which compliment

the team as a whole

Activity Two

You will need to assign 5 team members 1. At first everyone will need to make paper

straws

2. Choose the best 2 paper straw makers

3. 2 construction workers

4. A manager that can guide construction and look out for the safety and direction of

the project whilst still being on-hand to make straws and build if necessary

Activity Two

Start in your designated space and build your paper construction to meet at a

middle point1. You may use whatever stable uprights

are available (without damaging art works!)

2. Fill as much space as possible

3. Your structure will be judged on strength (quality) as well as imagination and

beauty)

Getting to know you

Page 21 in your induction pack

STAR Reports

STAR Student Target- setting Achievement and Review

Star reports are used to monitor attendance and progress. It is supported by a college system called ProMonitor, During the course of the year there will be four STAR one to one interviews with your personal tutor. This begins with your Induction STAR today.

Activity Three

Activity Four

VARK

Learning style questionnaire

Page 16 in your induction pack

How do you prefer learning?

Complete the questionnaire to see which style of learning suits you best. Please circle more than one answer if a single answer does not match your perception. Leave blank any questions that does not apply.

Activity Five

Rate your study method

Learning style questionnaire

Page 26 in your induction pack

How would you rate your study method?

Answer the questions on page 26 to find out what type of learner you are.

Preparing for Start of Term

• Learner Charter (p29)• I.T. Log In (p30)• ID Cards (p31)• Equipment• Timetables

Tutorial• Undertaking 1:1 tutorials• Electing a student group representatives for

involvement in learner voice groups (your mouthpiece to let management know your feelings)

• Student Expectations• Student Services

Activity: Digital Flip Book Animation

Activity: Wordpress Site

What to do

• Get into groups of three

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSsfQEd4mdg

• Watch the large screen for a demonstration of what to do next

• In your groups nominate 1 person to draw, 1 person to photograph, 1 person to edit.

• Come up with an idea. • Draw your idea on each page of flip

book.• Photograph.• Edit.

What to do

Activity: Sound Design

Any questions?

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