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I was looking forward to coming to England to study in a castle! To my surprise Frenchay campus was quite modern, however Glenside does have more of the Gothic architecture I was expecting. I've found it a little difficult to adapt to student life after returning to university after 10 years, no fault of UWE. I was hoping there would be more social networking opportunities especially during the week. Unfortunately I live quite a way from UWE and have yet to attend an on campus social. However, the facilities are pretty great, I especially love that there are nooks all around campus to either relax or study without necessarily having to go to the library. I would request that consideration be placed in equipping classrooms with power outlets for laptop charging (Q block). UWE's Student Union is amazing, wouldn't change a thing about them.
I'm not aware of any job placement or internships and I'm not sure what the career prospects are like as yet. I would say that the classrooms need to be better equipped with power outlets especially in the Q block, I've had 6 hour classes in the Q block with no access to power outlets, there's noway my laptop battery will last that long. I'd also comment that I'd much prefer to have options on a few of the courses instead of the course being a fully set programme.
UWE is a great University, and Bower Ashton campus is a warm and calm place for a student, a bit out of the city centre, but the location close to the nature makes up for the distance. There are many facilities for art & design students, and most students have the ability to use most of these facilities when the do they introduction which was great for me. Studying the MAMDP, I have access to all sorts of equipment and technicians are always there to help me out, which to be honest this would cost a fortune and a lot of time to find if it wasn't everything in the campus. I am satisfied from my supervisor and other technical stuff support, they are professional, patient, and considering of students, even if my request is not an easy task, they will do their best to help out, making experience at uni memorable. The printmaking facility is a bit old and not the best in looks, but it doesn't really matter as long as we can access all we need. A new workshop space has been developedthe past few months, where we can study, create, chill, or have our lunch break in a warm environment. I am an MA student so I am not in the mood of a crazy student life at the moment, however I am not old and I know a bunch of stuff going on in Bristol. I mean, is Bristol, there is always something going on really. Only downside of Bristol life is that it has become so popular that rents are very high, as well as going out can costs a lot if you are not careful. Personally, I didn't manage to secure a room in Bristol for my 2nd year so I had to move out elsewhere. I didn't get much help from university for this issue either, but what can I do for that, everybody was in a similar situation. I haven't had any significant interaction with the student union, they are there indeed but there presence is a bit dull, and the coffee at their cafe is shit really. I had a chat with them about upgrading their cafe's appearance, make it a bit bright and standout with illustrations etc, I could do that tbh, I am a freelance illustrator, but I didn't get a positive response so I left it there.
Choosing to study this course was one of the best choices in my life. Is a very experimental course, and the content the supervisor pushes us is challenging, supporting me in developing my practice, thinking of my future, getting my plans together and realising what's ahead out there for an artist. It is really the best thing to study if you are an artist that likes printmaking disciplines, experimentation, creating with your own hands, using a variety of materials and combining techniques from embroidery and screenprinting, to lazercut and woodmaking. There are not many work experiences in the university related to the course, however, you will be expected and supported to find those opportunities out of the university, grow your networking, learn how to research, develop projects and collaborations, reach out to possible opportunities etc. The stuff is very friendly and helpful. They act with good manners, they are organised, and always willing to spend time with you regarding your projects, even if they are not involved. It is an active community with smaller communities in it, and you will have to find the right players for each task, and you will be able to gain knowledge from each one of them and if not, they will direct you to the right person. Think of it as a game on your PC or console, where you are assigned a task and the NPC's of the game will help you carry out the task, meanwhile you will experience other parts of the game and explore the map so that you can carry out you task. This is th MAMDP, and I am comfortable in applying this strategy in projects even after I graduate. Some of the facilities are very new and high-tech and some others are older but fully working in good condition. There are so many different workshops in such a small campus, you will be amazed. I haven't even manage to get to work in all of them, but I am glad that I had the opportunity in working in most of them, I think. I am looking forward to exploring the rest One thing they are missing which would be very very helpful for screen printing on textiles, would be a carousel with at least 4 screens capacity. I know this is very niche and a bit industrial, but you would be amazed how many possibilities this would open for textile printing and illustrators, as well as making things quicker and free up some space from other students on the big textile tables. I was very lucky to be introduced to the careers team last year, and I must say that they are very active with lots of projects and opportunities going on. Since then I am in regular communication with them, I am taking part in workshops and opportunities, sometimes they have grants while others not, but I have grown so much as a freelancer, and the best part is that I can get in touch with them even after I graduate for 2 or 3 years. Some people in these teams are great to work with, however if there was a downside I would say that the don't have experts in the art & design industry, but they do run some workshops with creative professionals.
The UWE Bower Ashton campus is located out of the city centre, approx. 30-40 minutes, and is surrounded by green fields, nature, an old castle(something like that) and some deers. There are few busses going there, or you can choose to walk, or ride your bike which is very popular in Bristol. It's next to the popular bedminister and southville area, with lots of students, creatives and in general very bright people. There are few big parks around the area, and the street culture is massive, with skateparks, graffiti and murals, some bars and many local shops around. The only downside is: EXPENSIVE to rent.
Great atmosphere and student life. Could improve communication.
Communication between students and teachers could be better. Great teaching and learning opportunities.
They really create a student culture that promotes well-being. They support ethic minority groups through society, international talent schemes and promote inclusion and tolerate no hate speech and prejudice of any kind. The courses expose students to working environments through mentorship schemes and placement years.
Most of the work is submitted to blackboard so one can access it after hours or if you missed a lecture. You have email access to your tutors. Most lecturers explain everything well in detail and if you're required to conduct self study they usually offer a workshop on that topic or software prior to the submission.
It’s such a supportive place of study and it really feels like the programme leaders want you all there and will do everything they can to see you succeed.
As before about lecturers, but the facilities and equipment is second to none and it is good to know there are many opportunities waiting for us upon graduation.
Expensive and buses should really run later than they do for being a big city, but it’s a very nice city nonetheless with a lot going on
I liked how close it was to lectures
Love the location and the grounds of uni, it’s a nice place to study and sit outside. Worst would be the lack of support from lecturers and programme leader
Predominantly online teaching for a practical course didn’t go great. Lack of contact from tutors / supervisors
Best university in the south west. Staff are very supportive.
Subject and lectures are brilliant. Very engaging.
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Have more duplicated classes online instead of all in person
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