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Welcome!. School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS). September 2010. This Morning:. Background of the University Induction Week Study at University. Some Stats. University of Greenwich has 10 Schools Over 26,000 students + 6,000 overseas 3 main campuses. TV studio
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Welcome! • School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS) September 2010
This Morning: • Background of the University • Induction Week • Study at University
Some Stats • University of Greenwich has • 10 Schools • Over 26,000 students • + 6,000 overseas • 3 main campuses
TV studio Student union buildings Halls of residence Avery Hill Campus (Eltham) • The University of Greenwich
Medway Campus • The University of Greenwich (this campus also houses University of Kent)
Maritime Greenwich Campus • This campus holds the Schools of: • Computing and Mathematical Sciences • Humanities • Business
School of CMS • 82 Academic Staff • 30 Research Staff • 30 Support Staff • 1400 Undergraduates • 400+ Postgraduates Three departments Maths Computing Information Systems & Digital Media
River Thames Queen Anne Queen Mary King William Dreadnought Maritime Campus - Buildings Filming issues view plan • The University of Greenwich
What’s in Digital Media Programmes?http://www.cms.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate/ • Digital Media Technologies: • Digital Media Technologies, Multimedia Technologies, Web Technologies • Tony Ackroyd • Digital Entertainment Technologies: • Games & Multimedia Technologies, Games Technology, Digital Animation & Production, • Ryan Flynn, Nigel Newbutt • Film and TV: • Digital Film Production, Digital Television & Interactive Media, Film & Television Production • Valerie Brown, Jesmond Lewis, Julie Watkins
How do we set course content? • Approved by external bodies: QAA, BCS, other universities • Kept up to date by: • Links to industry • Visiting lecturers • Staff attending courses • Reading journals, books and websites • Staff research
We also do research & consultancy... • E-learning • Web sites/databases • 3D modelling • Design/Art Shows • Film/Video
Week One– read bit of paper • Monday afternoon • Tuesday talk – bring a camera • What to bring to registration • Resources induction – you tell us • Fresher’s Fair at Greenwich • Personal tutorial meetings • Lab sessions
Organisation of Programmes • Programme = FDSc/BSc/MSc • Three terms of study per year: • Two main teaching terms • Third term is revision and exams • Four courses throughout the year • ...more details later
Organisation of Courses • Each course consists of • Lecture • Tutorial/lab sessions • Assessment • exams (May next year) • coursework (throughout the year) • Must pass everycourse (grade of more than 40%) to proceed to the next year
How do we Communicate • World wide web: http://www.cms.gre.ac.uk • Email • Noticeboards (3rd floor Queen Mary) • School office (0900-1900) room QM345 • Academic Staff • Lecturer, tutorial assistant • Personal tutors • Listening Ears • Support staff (e.g. technicians) also VERY IMPORTANT
Communication outside CMS • University Portal: http://portal.gre.ac.uk • Student Centre: QM045 • Student Union: Cooper building (near Greenwich Park) • Learning Resources (library): Dreadnought building • Resource cards: carry with you at all times
Your Obligations • Ensure you are registered on the correct programme and courses • Pay fees on agreed dates • submit assessments on time • Attend and be punctual, • Good behaviour e.g. ?????? • Contribute to lectures, tutorials and lab sessions If not done will we withdraw you? See teachmat
Our Obligations • Help you learn - to challenge your ideas • To be punctual • Prepare lectures and tutorial work • Lead lectures, tutorials and lab sessions • Give feedback on your work (written, spoken, group) • Mark your work on time • Pastoral support – personal tutors
A nearly final thought… • University is a learning community • We work together • We teach each other • We respect each other • We question and challenge • Learning is not easy BUT Learning should be fun
What’s Next? • What are you doing each day? • What’s in your bag? • Have you started online registration? • Ask questions. • Explore!