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About Ravensbourne College of Design and CommunicationProspectus is available online from here: - Prospectus avail: http://www.rave.ac.uk/pdf/Ravensbourne_Prospectus_2010-11.pdf Relocation to the Greenwich PeninsulaRavensbourne College is relocating to Greenwich Peninsula, to an innovative building with impressive aesthetics. It looks stunning and suggests a unique and exciting space. It doesn't just look great from the outside - what will go on inside is more important. The people who use it leave their mark on it – you will bring it to life. It will be full of the noises and mess of innovation, the chaos and clamour of creativity. It will be messy and unstructured, fluid and unpredictable. It will brim over with stories. That’s when we will really understand what this building is about. So this is not just a story about a new office block. We talk about creating a new institution for a new building. What does this actually mean? Here you’ll be able to find out more about what this new institution of ours will actually look like, sound like and feel like. We will answer your questions on any aspect of the move; share the latest plans and drawings; review progress; explain findings from internal consultations, and much more. We’ll also provide links to live discussions about our transformation and relocation on Facebook, our community forum and other discussion sites that are being used. Further information can be found here on our relocation pages: http://intranet.rave.ac.uk/relocation/ and http://www.rave.ac.uk/about.php?id=4. Disclaimer: please note the information contained on these pages is correct at the time of publishing but given the nature of the project, will be subsequent to change at any time. We will publish updates and corrections as often as possible. FacilitiesThe below facilities are at the existing Chislehurst Campus Learning Resources CentreRavensbourne's LRC (Learning Resources Centre) supports its students and staff research needs through its rich multimedia collection and highly qualified staff. We hold over 20,000 books, 250 journals (170 running subscriptions), 10,000 hours off-air broadcast material all available on our catalogue. In addition, we hold a rich mulitmedia collection of electronic resources. We also publish updates on new resources and research tips through our blog. http://thefantasiaoflibraries.blogspot.com/ The LRC also offers a range of learning support services such as: IT helpdesk assistance, Reprographics services, Learning support, and Research assistance and training. There is also a flourishing online learning resource or VLE used by students and staff called Learn@Rave. IT and computingICT provides computing services to the College. The ICT resources for teaching and learning at Ravensbourne are some of the most up-to-date in the country. During open access hours (normally after 16.00), all the computer resources are available to any and all students. What's more, registered users can access our wired and wireless network with their own laptop. ICT Overview ICT is responsible for ICT and ILT at the College, as well as network operations. IT R&D designs and plans services to meet teaching and learning needs. The ICT client team is responsible for the deployment, and on-going maintenance of more than 20 specialist IT resources - over 300 machines - for learning and teaching use. ICT also manages over 100 desktop and laptop computers for staff use. ICT Operations administers more than 80 servers providing a comprehensive range of services from email and web, streaming, digital publishing, and digital collaboration, to file and print servers. ICT Operations also maintains the wired and wireless networks, and is responsible for the College's connection to Janet. For a full list of services and resources see: http://intranet.rave.ac.uk/ict/resources/ WelfarePlease see our intranet page for further information on our services and support, available from http://intranet.rave.ac.uk/support/ HealthcareA confidential health service is provided, on campus, every Friday during term time by the College GP who is otherwise based at the Woodlands Practice, Chislehurst. The College GP is Dr Beverley Choong. These weekly surgeries are held in the Counselling Room in the Utilities Block usually on Friday lunchtimes (12-1.30pm) during term time. No appointment is necessary. If you have not already registered with a local GP, you must do so. There are registration forms available in the Student Services Office. For a full list of services please see http://intranet.rave.ac.uk/support/ or contact us for more information. Shops & RestaurantsThe nearest shops are located about a mile away on Chislehurst high street, which along with an assortment of coffee shops restaurants and boutique style shops. There is of course a reasonably big Sainsbury's supermarket. There are also several pubs/bars on the high street including the popular Queens Head, and the Lounge Bar/pub on Red Hill. Other more traditional pubs are located in the Old Chislehurst village about a 25 minute walk away. The nearest bustling high streets are Eltham and Bromley, with regular bus services to both from Chislehurst High street. This is where you will find your McDonalds, Burger King and other staple student haunts. BanksThe following branches can be found on Chislehurst High Street HSBC, Barclays Bank, Abbey, Natwest, Britannia Building Society. TransportThere is no underground station close to the college only the mainline rail link between Central London (Charing Cross, London Bridge, Waterloo East, Lewisham) and Elmstead Woods Station. The college is aproximately a 15-20 minute walk from the station. There is a cab office (Burlington Cars) ajacent to the station, which takes apox 5-8mins from the station to the College for £2-5.00 per journey. The nearest bus stop is on the hail and ride section of the 214 route between Eltham and Bromley South Station. The stop is located close to the juction of Walden Road and Elmstead Lane. From chislehurst high street ajacent to Sainsbury's the following buses stop: 61 160 161 162 273. The you will need to make a 20-25 minute walk to the college. Further travel information on getting to the college can be found here: http://www.rave.ac.uk/about.php?id=7 Careers serviceEmployability, Careers and Enterprise We will provide you with opportunities to develop excellent employability and enterprise skills, as well as offer advice and guidance in careers, business start-ups and going it alone. Employability is more than just getting a job. It is about knowing yourself and being better prepared to get what you want out of life. Through our comprehensive Personal and Professional Development Unit and our Contextual Studies Programme, you will gain the skills, knowledge and personal attributes that will give you an edge, helping you on your way in your chosen career path. It means that you will have the confidence and flexibility to adapt successfully to a changing work environment, building your capabilities and going on to meet your lifetime career objectives. Through our Employability team, you will have access to the following services: CV and supporting statement writing Interview skills Networking Careers fairs Enterprise skills Workshops, seminars and presentations Work experience and placements Voluntary work opportunities Industry Days with keynote speakers Ongoing supportive careers advice and guidance. We can also support you in other ways, from bursaries and scholarships, to practical help with work placements and getting your business idea off the ground with The Emerald Fund. SocialThe Student Union (SU) is elected democratically by the student body each year and is here to represent the voice of the students at the College. The SU organises student entertainment both on campus in the relaxed, intimate and laid back atmosphere of the Ravensbourne Bar, and in the heart of Bromley. The SU also runs a number of clubs and societies, providing students with the opportunity to interact and socialise away from the rigours of study. If there is not an existing club or society that captures your interest then the Union welcomes contributions and ideas to broaden the range of clubs and activities on offer. The SU encourages all students to get involved with the SU organisation and its ongoing activities to help promote a community spirit and friendly social atmosphere at the College. If you want more information about how you can become involved please contact: Via email: Student Union Via telephone: 020 8289 4801 or 020 8289 4810 AccommodationProspective Students Accommodation & Services Accommodation and Accommodation Policy We have accommodation for 100 students on our campus, and give international students priority to live in this accommodation in their first year of study the remaining rooms are offered to students who live furthest from the College. If you are an international student, please note that we can only guarantee you a place if you fill in and return an application form for accommodation. We must receive this form by 30 June. If you prefer to live off campus or you do not qualify for on campus accommodation we will send you information about how to go about finding off campus accommodation. Whether you choose to live on or off campus, our Accommodation Officer is here to help. On campus Our accommodation is a terrace of 24 small attractive modern town houses and one bungalow. The houses are just 20 metres from the main College building. Four students share each house. We try to accommodate students of the same nationality in the same house. You'll have your own bedroom and share a kitchen and bathroom with three other students. The houses are furnished and equipped with basic items - such as a fridge/freezer, electric hob, microwave combination oven, kettle, toaster and vacuum cleaner. Pillows, bedding, cutlery and crockery are not provided. A bed pack which contains a single duvet and cover, pillow and cover, and fitted sheet and crockery and cutlery can be purchased from the College. These must be ordered and paid for in advance. A form will be sent to you by the Accommodation Officer. Most of the houses have the facility for a land-line telephone - but it is the responsibility of students to arrange for this to be connected. There is a public telephone and a laundry in the development. One house is fully equipped for students with disabilities. The College (including student accommodation) is a non-smoking site. However, there are designated smoking areas within the College grounds. The rent ranges from £73 to £84 per week, depending on the size of the room. This includes the cost of electricity and water. Please note: rent is payable every term in advance by three post-dated cheques or by Bank Transfer. These are required when the offer of accommodation is made. If you are offered on-campus accommodation we will also require an initial deposit of £250 together with £250 towards your first term's rent with your acceptance of the room before you start at the College. If you do not send this payment we may offer the room to another student. You are required to give the name of a guarantor (parent, guardian or another person) to underwrite the payment of your rent. Off campus If you are not eligible for on-campus accommodation, are unsuccessful in securing on-campus accommodation, or prefer to live off campus we can provide you with a list of houses, flats and rooms that are available to rent in Chislehurst and the surrounding areas, and a list of local Letting Agents. Unfortunately we are not able to view these properties for you or make arrangements for you to view them. But we are able to help you by providing the lists and advice booklets. We can also provide you with a list of other students who want to share a property and their mobile telephone numbers and email addresses.
Applying to Ravensbourne CollegeThinking of applying to Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication? then take a look at the prospective students area on our website, available from http://www.rave.ac.uk. For information on how to apply you might want to start here: http://www.rave.ac.uk/prospective.php?id=1 Portfolio and Interview information is also available here: http://www.rave.ac.uk/prospective.php?id=2 If you are an international student then start here: http://www.rave.ac.uk/international.php?id=1 Other Ravensbourne College ArticlesWhy not read these other ... Articles are available from http://www.rave.ac.uk/press.php?id=2 Links |
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