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Design / Art Direction / PhotogrAPhy...TaTiana Woolrych: [email protected] // tatianawoolrych.blogspot.com

contriBUtors...ciara halpin: [email protected] // arts.ac.uk/showtime/ciaraElizabETh young: [email protected] // arts.ac.uk/showtime/elizabethyoungJoE bagloW: www.fftstudio.co.uk // joebaglow.comJoE hughEs: [email protected] // joehughes.bigcartel.comlukE hippolyTE: [email protected] // myspace.com/lukestownmusiclydia hardWick: [email protected] // arts.ac.uk/showtime/lydiahardwickMEgan sharp: [email protected] // myspace.com/megansharpphotographyMEiko kikuTa: [email protected] // mkikuta.blogspot.comnadinE richards: [email protected] sTuarT ruEl: [email protected] // stuartruel.blogspot.comTiM dEvas: [email protected] // timdevas.blogspot.comWill Marshall: [email protected] Taylor: [email protected] // toxinmagazine.co.uk

1 The PresidenT’s Welcome2 Meet your student executive4 hoW To creaTe change5 representing you6 all abouT assemblies8 caMpaigning news10 sPorTs & socieTy acTiviTies14 uaL Merchandise16 Freshers’ FesTival17 haLL of residence18 hoW To shoWcase your Work20 a poeM aBout Buddies21 dear cyndi22 su Bars24 evenTs27 coLLege shops info28 ToP TiPs From alumni29 uaL styLe

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If you’re reading this then you’re probably one of the near 10,000 students starting a new course at UAL this year ... joining the largest creative student community in Europe. It’s not your average University, and we’re not your average students ... in other words and to borrow the title of our award winning magazine we are ‘less common!’

The Students’ Union is headed up by me and my Student Executive, but it’s a democracy, which means it is directed by you, the students! We act on ideas and feedback from you, it’s students that inform our campaigns, it’s students that submit issues to be debated and voted on, it’s students that stand in elections, and it’s students that vote for who they want to represent them. So if there is anything that you want to change remember it’s you, the students that have the power!

I was a student at UAL for 4 years before being elected as President of the Students’ Union. We are independent from the University and work to represent the voice of students and serve students’ needs... whether that be social, recreational, political or rather more experimental. Above all we are here to make University life better for all students in everyway. We bring to you this lovely magazine as an intro to everything we do but your one stop shop for info is our website: www.suarts.org.

Throughout your studies, we’re always here to help ... so pop in and say hi anytime.

Big Arts Love!

Helen Gimber

The su brings you: Freshly Squeezed

... your Students’ Union Presidentemail me: [email protected]

...’play nice’ illustration // Hannah Fricker

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Meet Your Student Executive ...sabbatical officers and vice presidents make up the students’ union Executive committee. They come together to represent all ual students and fight for changes to make student life better! These positions are filled each year through an election that any student can stand in and all students can vote in. Find out more at: suarts.org/exec

... Sabbatical Officers //The sabbatical officers are students who have taken a year

out during or after their studies to work full-time to represent all students at ual.

[email protected]

Studied: BA Surface Design, LCC & ABC Diploma in Art & Design Foundation, CSM

craziest thing you’ve ever seen? 5am-ish at Melt Festival 07 (in germany) … Deichkind playing as the sun rose. The quarry/opera pit & cranes etc becoming visible …

favourite thing(s)? Shiny shoes, sweetcorn, Germans & sausages.

Where are you in five years? Berlin.

favorite item of clothing? Purple leggings.

ever craWled through a WindoW?Yup .. most recently my flatmate’s window to eat pizza on the roof in the sun!

CamPaigns & CommuniCations [email protected]

Studied: BA Arts, Design & Environment: Artefact, CSM

ever craWled through a WindoW? Yep. Did it last Thursday to get on a roof.

favourite thing(s)? Eel sushi, Japanese ceramics, martial arts and fire.

craziest thing you’ve ever seen? Swarms of fireflies reflected over the swamps in Nepal.

favourite place in london? Hampstead Heath of a summer evening.

Where are you in five years? Running the country.

aCtivities & volunteering [email protected]

Studied: BA Digital Media Production, LCC

things you hate?People walking really slowly in central London.

favourite thing(s)?My Guitar, my Football boots and my bike.

if you Were invisible What Would you do?Work out how to be seen by people!

Was yesterday better than today?Yes, it was a Sunday.

What items could you not go Without during the day?Keys, wouldn’t be able to get back into my house otherwise!

Culture & diversity [email protected]

Studied: FdA Specialist Make Up Design for Film and TV, & Diploma in Image Styling for Performance, LCF

favourite thing(s)? Walnut whips and my duvet.

things you hate? Liars, arrogance, ignorance & racism.

What items could you not go Without during the day? Mascara and perfume

has anyone ever called you perfect before? Possibly although my bum is often called perfect! I don’t think anyone is perfect; it’s no fun that way.

What Was the last book you read? I’m reading Coleen Nolan’s autobiography.

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...Vice Presidents //the vice presidents volunteer their time

alongside their courses to represent students at each college.

viCe President Central saint [email protected]

Studying: BA Fine Art, CSM

last thing you put in your mouth?Sweets, sugar, lollies, fizzy drinks all in big ball of fizzy sweet death.

favourite colour? Blonde.

if you Were invisible for a day What Would you do?Scare people by levitating things around them.

Was yesterday better than today?Today was more academic and yesterday was more frivolous.

night out or in?Night in then followed by a night out. Typical women we want everything.

viCe President london College of [email protected]

Studying: BA Fashion Journalism,LCF

Where are you in five years? Replacing Anna Wintour as Editor-in-chief for Vogue! haha.

things you hate?Disloyalty and disorganisation.

What’s you’re favourite place in london? The Scooter Cafe in Waterloo and ooh sitting on the stairs of St. Paul’s Cathedral at 3 am!!!

What Was the last book you read? The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and I loved it!

viCe President Camberwell, Chelsea & wimbledon (CCw)[email protected]

Studying: BA Graphic Design, Camberwell

favourite colour?Red.

best thing you’ve ever got for free? My Hair.

last thing someone bought for you?I traded my generous girlfriend a can of Heinz tomato soup for a padded bike seat cover.

night out or in? Night in.

What Were you doing 30 min ago? Riding my bicycle around Scotland.

What Was the last thing you put in your mouth? ...

The Students Executive are answerable to students; students vote them in, and students set their agenda. To keep the Executive in check, 8 students are elected to the Democracy Scrutiny Committee (DSC)each year with a remit to keep a check on what the officers are up to, making sure they are working on things that matter most to students. Find out more about the DSC and how you can keep tabs on the sabbs at: suarts.org/dsc.

viCe President lCC: This position was vacant when we went to print...

interested? suarts.org/vplcc

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creating changeTo find out what is important to students at UAL, three times a year we have a referendum where a range of topics get put out to an all student vote- so that every student gets a chance to have their say on the issues that effect them. Referendum can be about anything like demanding the University does more about recycling, to employment rights for students on placements. If something gets passed at referenda then it means it becomes the policy of the SU and the Student Executive have to act on it. Any student can submit a topic to referendum, so why not give it a go? To see our current policy go to suarts.org/policy and to find out mote about referendum go to suarts.org/referendum

Why should you care?As a student at UAL you can vote in the SU’s elections and referenda, and it really matters that you use the opportunity to let us know what you think and what you want the SU to change. If you don’t tell us no one else will!

...On yOur COurSe At the beginning of each year, every course chooses who they want to be their Course Rep representing the views of student in their class to the Course Director, Dean and other University Staff. Your Course Rep should be a useful first port of call when it comes to raising issues, as many problems can be resolved informally through discussion and meetings.

...in yOur SChOOl & at yOur Site Each school or faculty and every site at the University has its own representative – they are elected by the relevant Course Reps, and perform a similar role just on a wider scale.

...in yOur COllege & at the uniVerSity On a wider scale still, its’ the Student Executive that represent students to the Senior College & University Staff, see the previous pages for more info on who they are and what they do.

Representing you …

representing students at all levels is the most important thing the su does, find out about representation Work and hoW you can come forWard at: suarts.org/representation

…On a natiOnal leVelSUARTS affiliates to the National Union of Students (NUS). NUS represents the interests of more than seven million students, and work to promote, defend and extend the rights of those students. They fight against barriers to education, empower students to shape their learning experience and the world around them, and support influential, democratic and well-resourced Students’ Unions. Our affiliation means that UAL students can get involved in the national student movement and shape change nationally.

… aS a CreatiVe StudentSUARTS is a founding member of the Arts Group - the body which represents students of the Arts in the UK. Student Representatives from Arts based institutions come together from across the nation, to discuss the common issues we face and lobby NUS, the Government and other bodies to advance the rights of creative students and graduates.

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Assemblies...

aSSemblieS bring tOgether StudentS with Similar intereStS or backgrounds to make sure these students’ voices are heard and we are all empowered to influence positive change within the colleges and the university. There are two types of assemblies... suarts.org/assemblies

2/ Student assemblies …• disabled • black and asian • lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans (lgbT) • parents • Foundation & Further Education (FE) • international • Women’s • Mature • part time • post grad

1/ union assemblies … • Education • Welfare • Ethical & Environmental

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Hello, I’m Carly Aslett, your Culture & Diversity Officer and guess what; I’m all about Culture & Diversity! … an important part of my role is making sure that the Union is as inclusive as possible and that every group of students are able to come together. It’s an exciting year this year as the Union will be doing a lot more work in this area and I’ll be supporting the development of our assemblies. See you at the meetings!Carly Aslett x

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aSSemblieS are a great way tO meet PeOPle bOth SOCially & PrOfeSSiOnally. you can stand up for what you believe in, highlight certain issues to the wider university community or nationally and create real change. here’s an idea of some of the things assemblies will be getting up to...

2/ Student assemblies …• disabled • black and asian • lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans (lgbT) • parents • Foundation & Further Education (FE) • international • Women’s • Mature • part time • post grad

• raising awareness of disability • campaigning for ‘plain English’ communication• one World Festival • campaigns around accessibility of sites• silent disco’s• celebrating black history month• children’s parties • attending national liberation events• love Music, hate racism festival and events• campaigning against racism and fascism • shag (sexual health, advice & guidance) week

• gay discos• Taking a stand against homophobic discrimination• Monthly girls night out• ‘Meet the parents’ social events • campaigning to sTop the bnp• celebrating lgbT history month • campaign for equal pay for women• campaigns around language levels, support and fees• chinese new year party• pro-choice campaigns

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Student complaints about ‘green’ issues are really common at UAL so the SU ran its first ever Green Week in May 09. They lobbied the Uni-versity to sign up to five Go Green objectives: better recycling, green

energy providers, green issues on to the curricu-lum, bike storage and a and commit to a sustain-able IT development pro-gramme. Students were painted green from head to toe and invaded stu-dios and lectures getting

students involved and gaining support for the cause. The University has made some changes in re-sponse to our campaign, but the SU will still be go-ing for green this year … get involved at: suarts.org/green

Course reps Rachel Ir-win and Kate Burn from Design for Graphic Communication were so outraged after hearing about the truth behind the appalling way UK University’s are fund-ed they decided to do something about it, and started a Facebook group called Broke and Bro-ken UK - against £7,000 top up fees. Their aim was to raise awareness of the stark facts that the government may up the tuition fees for UK students from £3,000 to £7,000 or more. In a few months the group mem-bership reached around 10,000 members mak-

ing it the widest reaching UAL Course Rep cam-paign ever. Kit Friend has strong views on the is-sue, “Students pay more for their education than ever before, with tuition fees rising, debt levels at graduation would rise to £41,000 for the aver-age student. Degrees shouldn’t be about get-ting in to debt. It’s about studying what you’re interested in and having a fantastic experience.” He continues, “Fees ris-ing would be a disaster particularly for Arts students with on aver-age the lowest graduate salaries.” This year the SU will be working with

LCC Graphic Design stu-dent Alex Rose wanted an end to the barbaric behaviour on our streets so has taken things into his own hands. Alex has established STOP: solve this ongoing problem; Following the support

from Gordon Brown, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Cherie Booth, Alex has seen the cam-paign go from strength to strength. He says “friends and family members have died because of gun and knife crime. Young peo-

ple should stop carrying weapons and think about what else is out there, apart from joining a gang. STOP is about inspiring others to do something positive’. See his campa-ign site: http://tiny.cc/stopgun

Hi, I’m Kit Friend your Campaigns and Com-munications Officer. Part of my role is making sure the SU is campaigning on the issues that students care about most. I’m keen to make sure we, the SU, do more to empower students to get involved in campaigning activity themselves, by providing advice and training. To-gether we have the power to create real, meaningful change. This could be at your college, at the uni-versity, in London or na-tionally. Anything from lobbying the government to ‘keep the cap’ on top up fees, or for UAL to get better facilities access for your college. There is lots we can achieve. I look forward to campaigning with you...Your friend,Kit [email protected]

other unions and NUS to demonstrate how unfair they feel the current sys-tem is.You can get involved in the SUARTS funding cam-paign at: suarts.org/funding

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Charter’ was signed by the Students and UAL’s Rector, Nigel Carrington. Students had completed their mission, heading home to a hot bath and a comfortable bed they took with them a very real sense of achieve-ment. They had created a community where their voices could be heard, and unexpected friends had been made They left with the knowl-edge that a united com-munity is one that holds a certain amount of power and issued a stark remind-er that students really are the heart and soul of any education institution. Jon Rees said: “One of the things that struck me most is how the level of trust around the place in-creased, laptops, cameras and piles of money were left lying around, there was an atmosphere of generosity and concern, there were blankets and pillows shared, and hugs exchanged.” The students involved in, the occupation of Byam Shaw achieved a lot, more than they had origi-nally set out to achieve and successfully secured the Byam Shaw ethos for future generations of stu-dents: the opportunity to study in a small, broad-based art community where ideas flourish.”

On Wednesday 18th Feb-ruary 2009 at 4pm al-most 100 students began an occupation of Byam Shaw School of Arts (a school of Central Saint Martins), to draw atten-tion to their complaints about resources. Stu-dents donned t-shirts; banners were hung and posters plastered on the walls. Disillusioned students demanded answers about how the University spent students’ fees and issued a list of demands including a review of stu-dio opening times and employing students at the college. Their plan was to occupy until their views were lis-tened to and negotiations had started. Jon Rees a Byam Shaw student was involved in the planning of the oc-cupation. He said: “The occupation itself was not overtly remarkable, a significant number of students refused to leave the college, the demands were issued and conver-sations and negotiations began almost immediate-ly in an attempt to find a resolution.” The students were working together towards a shared goal. They divided into groups each focusing their atten-tions on either negotia-tions, food, or the media

and to document their actions. Jon Rees said: “There was a fantastical-ly good-natured ethos to the occupation, we tried not to disrupt daily col-lege life, only to add to it” The first few days of the occupation were dedi-cated to consensus meet-ings. Students sat in a circle and a system was de-vised using a series of hand signals to communicate agreement or disagree-ment in order to keep the meetings civilised and al-low each person to have their views heard without disruption. The students quickly de-veloped creative ways to relieve any tension by organising their own en-tertainment, from film screenings to mass en-ergy aerobics class com-plete with lycra. Jon said: “Art worksquickly started to be in-spired by the occupation and an energy was gen-erated which many said they hadn’t experienced before”“By the weekend we rea-lised we could be in for the long-haul and a show started to take shape in the main passageway through the college. We were treated to a stun-ning musical perfor-mance by an ex-student, massages were received, spontaneous perfor-

mances with duvets were filmed and communal curries were cooked.”The longer the occupa-tion continued, a greater sense of community de-veloped. The protest sparked the idea that students could reclaim art for them-selves, away from bu-reaucratic structures, but delivered by students for students. Jon said: “Being in college making work at 2am on a Sunday morn-ing is a strange experi-ence, it made me think about the possibilities of a live in art-community, a 24 hour art school where we taught each other through exchanging our skills, designing our own programme of events and talks according to our so-cial and cultural interests.The occupation proved that we are the most pow-erful voice in the struc-ture of art education. Jon believes that is why many of the demands were met; He said that management were very wary of where the peaceful and consid-erate protest would lead: and some realisation that we are paying money for what we could largely provide for ourselves.”9 days and 6 minutes af-ter the occupation had begun, negotiations end-ed and what came to be known as ‘the Byam Shaw

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Activities at UaL

With financial and staff support, you will be up and running in no time! Find out how at suarts.org/federation or pop into the office.

6. gO tO the ballalways an evening of fun and frolics, this ball is the pinnacle event for all those involved in clubs and societies, with awards presented and great entertainment. if you are involved in sports or societies, this is the event you cannot miss!

7.VarSity! varisty is the big sporting event of the year, pitting ual sports teams against goldsmiths in the highly anticipated challenge for the varisty cup. ual have won the title twice, however, surrendered the cup last year for the first time. be sure, that ual will be doing all it can to bring the cup back to its rightful home, if you’re not playing then come and support: suarts.org/varsity

1.Surf the net suarts.org/federation has all your sports and societies information you need to know.

2.ViSit the StudentS’ uniOn based at The hub on davies street. The central office has all the information about how to join up, start something new and who to contact.

3.giVe it a gO not sure what to expect, then try before you buy! all students have 3 weeks to try a sport or society, so make the most of this time and find out what is right for you before you join up officially.

4.dOn’t miSS the big fayre all of the sports and societies will be there so you can find out more information plus your chance to get your hands on some great freebies!

5.Set it uP can’t find what you want? Then set up a new sport or society.

Top Tips: for sports & socs

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Hello and welcome,My name’s James Burden (JB)I am entrusted by UAL students to continue to bring the sports and societies on offer into a new era! Being part of a Sport or Society is a hugely important part of university life, which gives you opportunities to get more from university than just your degree .

My experience as president of the football society in 2007/08 and my first year in office at the SU in 08/09 has given me the foundations to make significant changes to the structure of Sports and Societies.

If you are interested in starting something up then go to the website to find out how or look us up in the guide or the Students Union and come an speak to us.

Big Arts LoveJames Burden

Focus On Sports …

*Sports Club of the year 08/09* wOmenS hOCkey Last year we had a storming season of played nine, won eight, winning the league by a clear 8 points. This will be the fourth year of Women’s Hockey at UAL and we’re going to make it a good one! We love to have fun and welcome all abilities.

baSketball For anyone who has an interest in basketball whether or not you have played before. With a Mens’ and Womens’ team in the league join us if you want to compete, or just get fit and have fun.

bOwlingSet up during Freshers last year, we never looked back, with games against other Universities and regular socials. Whether you’re a bowling expert wanting to hone your technique or simply looking to chill out after class, come join us.

CheerleadingDo it, try something that you have always wanted to but never dreamed possible… be a Cheerleader. Represent UAL at national competitions, support UAL’s finest teams, make friends for life, keep fit and get flexible!

menS fOOtballArts FC is one of the oldest and biggest clubs at UAL, with three squads competing in the BUCS leagues, a tradition of good footballing teams, unity and a decent social presence within the University.

netballOne of our oldest teams, UAL Netball boast 2 teams, competitive matches and a fantastic social side. Pro or a novis; get involved and make your time here amazing.

wOmenS fOOtballFor girls keen to represent UAL on the football field; Arts Ladies FC is new this year, and will be going all out! Competing against other Unis and building a fantastic social presence.

menS rugbySet up three years ago, Arts’ Mens Rugby Club has since been BUCS League Champions twice. If you’re a keen player who wants to raise their game and get to know some top lads, don’t hesitate to get involved!

menS hOCkeyUAL Hockey will be competing in the BUCS league and challenging against other universities from across London. What ever standard you are, get involved, keep fit, socialise and make friends for life.

SurfLive for the water or a complete beginner, it matters not with UAL Surf. Regular trips to the coast; a great opportunity to try your hand at this extreme sport.

Ski & SnOwbOardLast year 144 students had the time of their lives in Val Thorens! Join us in making the 2009 UAL Ski Trip the best one yet! All levels are very welcome, lessons are available for those of you who have never been and want to give it a go.

ultimate friSbeeA mixed team sport, we hold chilled and fun training sessions twice a week. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Join in sports socials and compete nationally.

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Focus On Societies ...

*Society of the year 08/09 *the breakin’ SOCietyA great way to keep fit; learn Popin’, lockin’ and breakin’ and find out about the history. Find your own style and develop as a dancer .Taught by professional dancers from One-Motion Crew. Comfortable clothing and footwear is a must !

ballet SOCietyWeekly dance classes with professional dance teachers from London’s exciting, international dance community. We also go on trips to dance performances.

CaPOeira SOCietyAn Afro-Brazilian art form incorporating dance, fighting movements, music, poetry and theatre in a flowing, acrobatic game played between two people to the

rhythm of the berimbau. Develop your fitness, flexibility, strength, coordination, balance and rhythm.

CreatiVe writing SOCietyCreating a platform for UAL students to share and discuss their prose, poetry, plays, scripts & literature in all its forms. We aim to publish at least one magazine a year to showcase our writing. Get your pens out!

ChriStian uniOnMotivated by a love for God and supported by local churches, we hope to encourage students to study God’s Word, explore theological issues, and integrate art and faith. Expect artist talks, gallery visits, debates, worship, film nights, lectures, much fellowship & food!

film SOCietyDo you enjoy watching films? Do you enjoy discussing films? Are you are filmmaker? Features, shorts, documentaries, animation, if it moves, we screen it. Also organise: guest speakers, group trips, and opportunities for students to show their work.

lOVe muSiC hate raCiSm (lmhr)LMHR was set up in response to rising levels of racism. It uses the music scene to celebrate diversity and involve people in anti-racist and anti-fascist activity. We organise events at UAL and elsewhere, if you want to perform, co-organise or just attend events, join us now.

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WE ALSO HAVE : AcoUstic soc / AFro - cAriBBeAn society / Another eDUcAtion is PossiBLe /BUrLesqUe society / chinese society / choir / conservAtive society / DJ soc / DrAmA soc / events soc / JeWish society / LABoUr society / rADio / LesBiAn, gAy, BisexUAL & trAns society / LiBerAL society / mArxist society / PALestine soLiDArity netWorK / rAg - rAising AnD giving / rocK soc / tAiWAnese society / theAtre goers soc / yogA

PeOPle & Planet SOCietyLinked to the national organisation, UAL P&P is part of the largest student network in Britain campaigning to end world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment.

PhOtOgraPhy SOCietyA collective of people passionate about photography. Members have the chance to expand their skills and explore new aspects of photography and image manipulation. Exclusive access to a range of events and equipment. Come to the Dark Side... or at least the Dark Room.

JiVe danCe SOCietyLearn to dance 40’s and 50’s style, it’s fun and easy to pick up with step-by-step training. You don’t need a partner to join. Additional outings, events and one-day workshops are planned, using every opportunity to go Jive dancing across the UK.

muSiC SOCietyDedicated to spreading music throughout UAL, bringing together students We have a classical orchestra Pop/Rock group and are always open to new ways of expanding our club, and hope that we can start new bands/groups. If you’re a musician or just fond of music, feel free to join our club!

iSlamiC SOCietyThe Islamic Society otherwise known as ISOC is mainly based LCC. We aim to cater for all your religious needs as well as helping you find your way in your new surroundings.

faShiOn SOCietyEstablished last year and already had great success with a charity catwalk, a popular monthly magazine club at fashion mecca RD Franks and the hottest socials at top London venues. Got a passion for fashion? - we want you!

manga, anime &gameS SOCiety… or MAGS for short is all about precisely that! Our aim is to promote the enjoyment of anime, manga and videogames . Included screenings, gaming tournaments and general fun.

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Stylist/model // Luke Hippolyte Photographer/model // Megan Sharp

Halls of Residence...Living in hALLs is A once in A LiFetime oPPortUnity, never AgAin WiLL yoU hAve 30+ FrienDs At A Doors KnocK AWAy From A PArty, Dinner or movie night. it is reALLy the Best PLAce to settLe into A BUsy city LiKe LonDon AnD tAKe the First stePs to inDePenDence.

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“Brooke was where I met my first bunch of friends, it was great fun. We made a chair out of beer cans, that’s what uni and halls is all about” Lester, BrooKe hALL

“Halls was fab, I felt safe and my room was great. Having an en suite bathroom made life easy and the communal kitchen/lounge area allowed for great relaxing and socialising with my friends.” reBeccA, mAnnA Ash hoUse

“Being in halls in London was a fantastic way to meet people in the city especially as we are not a campus uni. It gave me an opportunity to meet people from all six colleges.” nAsiF, Don grAtton hoUse

“Ewan Henderson rocked, being down at New Cross scared me at first, but once I had moved in, I realised what a great student vibe there is down in South East London” chLoe, eWAn henDerson coUrt

“My time in Halls was amazing. The first three weeks were just party after party, and that broke the ice to meeting so many people in my halls, before long, our flat was renowned for being the party flat.” JAmes, JULiAn mArKhAm hoUse

“I studied at Camberwell so Bernard Myers was ideal. I really enjoyed living there and made some great friends that I know I will keep for life.” sAmmy-Jo, BernArD

Top Tips:Find out who your halls president is, they will have all the information about halls specific events and university wide parties, activities and events.

go door knocking and meet as many people in your halls as possible. it’s the best way to break the ice and settle into your new home.

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Less Common More Sense is our media wing … including our , award-winning arts magazine, which is published three times a year and is co-ordinated, edited and designed by a team of student volunteers. Being part of the magazine team is a great experience, building your skills, contacts and portfolio as you go. Look online at: suarts.org/lesscommon

This year we’re also taking Less Common More Sense online, so will be on the look out for writers for the blog, budding DJ’s for podcasts and radio shows and some moving image geeks to create video content .. continually finding different platforms to showcase students’ work.

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Showcase Your Work!

sign UP- receive BrieF-sUBmit WorK-Win the Pitch- get PAiD*

*creative’s whose work gets selected for use will get paid between £50-£200

Will Marshall Tim devas stuart ruel nadine richards

WINTER MARKETEach year, when the snow starts to settle, no wait we’re in England, well when it starts to rain … the Students’ Union organise the Winter Market, where students sell their arts & crafts! We invite the UAL community and public to come and buy – a great opportunity for students to make a bit of money and fulfilling the seasons need for presents. Perfection! suarts.org/market

XHIbITXhibit is the biggest annual student-led exhibition. Organised by the Students’ Union, and held at the Arts Gallery in Davies Street it gives all students the opportunity to get their work seen by a wider audience. Look out for the call for submissions around xmas online at: suarts.org/xhibit

WE ARE ARTS The Students’ Union has a number of gallery spaces and exhibition venues around UAL, which students can use for FREE to exhibit their work or stage one-off art events! Have a solo or group show, hold a short film festival or use the spaces for your latest performance piece. This year we’re also going to be breaking out of the UAL walls, looking for exciting exhibition spaces across London. Find out more at: suarts.org/wearearts

Showcase Your Work!one of the main things that us creative types live for is getting our work our there for all to see, so the students’ union aim to provide a range of ways for students to showcase your work …

Tatiana Woolrychlydia hardwick Elizabeth young hannah Fricker Meiko kikuta

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Once upOn a semester, in a kingdOm faraway the art wizards cOme tOgether frOm september till maypOssessing gifts Of cOlOur, mOvement and Of sOundthey summOn all art nOvices frOm the cOrners Of the land

amOngst these nOvices a fresher appears with creativity in his blOOd and yOuth in his years he bids gOOdbye tO his lOved Ones and battles the undergrOundemerging lOst and dishevelled and shOrt Of a few pOunds

but when stumbling thrOugh the campus, a vOice shOuts ‘dOn’t despair!’as rugena and her buddying chariOt swOOps frOm the air,the fresher jumps On and shOuts ‘this is nang!’the buddy tuts and frOwns ‘mate please lOse the slang.’

they ride thrOugh the campus and the secrets unfOld,cheap drinks, the laundrette and where vintage clOthes are sOld.the freshman lOOks On, with hOpes, ideas and a grin,the buddy shOuts Out ‘yOur future can nOw begin.’

a message tO all new fresher’s –yOu’re nOt On yOur Own,this kingdOm is yOur Oyster sO we’ll make it yOur hOme,and if ever yOu feel alOne and at a lOss Of what tO dO,remember that a buddy is there waiting fOr yOu.

Poem by Nacima Khan

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... mounted ceramic deer // Will Marshall

[email protected]

Dear Cyndi...

Dear Cyndi, I need your help. I have been on a skiing holiday over Xmas and have broken my arm. I have an essay deadline in 2 weeks but can’t complete it. What can I do? Will my tutors give me an extension?Florence, 19

Dear Florence,I am sorry to hear about your accident. You should put in an extenuating circumstances form as soon as you can, and submit any work you have even if incomplete on the deadline. UAL doesn’t give extensions, but this form will notify the exam board of your situation and if accepted, they will allow you to hand it in at a new deadline without penalising you. Come and see the Advice Workers, Samantha or James, at the SU and they will help you fill in the form.

Dear Cyndi,I’m a fresher from Devon and have been in London for less than a month. I have made no friends and feel lonely. Can you offer me any advice?Ben, 21

Dear Ben,The Students’ Union has a great buddying scheme that can help you with your problem. They will partner you up with a ‘buddy’ who is a current student, who will show you around University campus and London, and help you make friends. Drop an email to Rugena at [email protected]. Leave your details and they will match you up!

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Dear Cyndi,I am really angry about the way I have been treated by my tutor, and feel my course is not meeting my expectations. What can I do? Hardeep, 36

Dear Hardeep,If you are comfortable talking to your course team, or Dean, you may want to discuss your grievance informally with them to start with, to see if the situation can be resolved. If you remain unsatisfied, you may want to put in a formal complaint. Please contact the Advice Workers, Samantha or James, at the Students’ Union, where they can assist you with the forms, and attend meetings with you for support.

the students’ union advice service offer free & confidential advice, either pop into a drop-in session or book an appointment. suarts.org/advice / [email protected]

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adjacent to the canteen, studio has a comfortable atmosphere and is an ideal place for working and socialising of an afternoon. studio doubles as a gallery space ‘The rotating gallery’ which see a rolling programme of student work, with new shows each month. studio is a flexible evening venue, being able to expand into the canteen area so it’s played host to varied events; band nights, private views, drawing-offs, kiss My.arts, and dJ nights.

“I come to studio to enjoy cheap drinks and chill out after lectures.” - molly“I will definitely try and come down for some of the events and hopefully show off my work in the gallery” - Chloe

at the centre of the student hub and in the centre of the West End, the hub café is a smart and spacious venue. during the day the extensive menu of main meals, snacks and takeaways makes it the ideal spot to pop in for a long lunch or a quick bite to eat. The bar is open every evening for food and there are always drinks promotions on offer! in the past the hub café has played host to a wide range of events, fashion shows, prestigious private views and artist talks as well student election results night parties.

“The change in menu is good and it’s a great place to meet friends after lectures. Its good value for money aswell” - francesca “The hub cafe is centrally located so once it closes there’s lots of good places to choose from to carry on the party at and they are all in walking distance... even in high heels! You can book part of the bar for private events which is what I did and had a very memorable night” - manveer

The students’ union has 4 bars across ual each with their own unique atmosphere.all of our bars are friendly, fun and cheaper than your average london venue! located in camberwell, cheslea, lcc and davies st. We offer safe environments for students to socialise and generally have a good time! What ‘s more, every penny you spend in the su bars goes back into funding sevices for students.

sU Bars

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set in the main building opposite the canteen, frame may be small but it’s a fantastic space at the heart of the college. With a laid back atmosphere during the day it turns into a vibrant, busy area during the evenings. The regular acoustic shows, experimental music nights; ‘Feel The noise’, dJ sets, and pool competitions means there’s always something to do and the cocktail menu makes it just that little bit different!

“It’s a great bar, I come here after my lessons and catch up with friends on different courses” - melanie“I’ve recently been to a couple of really good events hosted by the third years to raise money for their end of year show. I had a really good time. Oh and the drinks are super cheap, which is always good.” - benia“On a student budget this place is great, good music and it has a pool table.” - ben

darkroom at lcc is the largest of the su bars just off the lower street it offers an escape from the rest of the college. by day, the bar is chilled-out, serving hot and cold food from 11am until 8pm meaning you can always grab a bite to eat with a refreshing beer or your chosen fizzy pop. darkroom comes alive at night thanks to the varied club nights including ‘Fuck art, lets dance’, ‘Funky Fridayz’ and ‘charity shop disco’

“It’s really good here, it’s open late and it drinks are cheap.” - dean“I’m organizing an event here, it’s such a great space and I can do it for free.” - rebecca“I’m here tonight to see my friends event, they have organised a dance off in the bar.” - emma

... photography // Will Travers

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Want to run your Own Event?Our bars are available for students to use for free or hire out of hours.They are versatile spaces, great for gigs, club nights, fashion shows, live performances, comedy, quizzes, exhibitions and much more. SU staff will also help out as much as they can to ensure your event gets off the ground and is a success. The more diverse the better. Get in touch with your ideas just email: [email protected] with any bookings or questions. Visit: suarts.org/bars .

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not interested in organising your oWn event?Then come along to one of ours!We run several events, parties & balls throughout the year. here are just a feW examples…

Vintage fayreTHE place to pick up that vintage tea dress or designer jacket. The fayre is attended by a number of specialist sellers as well as all those would-be collectors. This is a great opportunity to pick up a truly unique bargain.

Pub CrawlNormally run in aid of RAG’s nominated charities, this pub crawl takes place at the beginning of the year and is one not to be missed. It’s seriously cheap, a great way to meet people, as well as a cheat’s guide to all the best student pubs in London!

hallOween PartyIt’s horrific… but it’s meant to be! Come along to our Halloween special, wear your freakiest outfit, take a bullet to the head by our special effects make up artists, take advantage of slashed drinks prices and dance alongside zombies & witches!

eleCtiOnS reSultS nightThe big one! The point when all those running for positions in the union find out their fate. This is a great night to find out a bit more about the union and who will be running it the following year, there is always high tension and hopefully a few laughs along the way!

big thank yOuOur annual volunteer awards evening. Previous years have seen it held at the Hub Café, the Summer Fayre and most successfully at the Bloomsbury Bowl, where an evening of bowling, food and dancing ensued!

graduatiOn ballThe final blow-out event of the year! Expect Arts-style black tie, tuxedos and frocks, delicious food and outstanding entertainment, guests have included Dave Pearce and many more. A great end of year party as well as a farewell event for all those graduating.

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Student Hub at UALCourse Enquiries * Information Desk * Student’s Union * Housing Services * Creative CareersStudent Services * Counselling Services * Disability * Student Advisors * Arts GalleryLearning Zone * Enterprise Centre for the Creative Arts * Alumni Association * Open Access IT International Office * Language Centre * Café/Bar * Activities Studio

www.arts.ac.uk/student-hub.htm65 Davies Street, London W1K 5DA (nearest tube Bond Street)

nus extra disCount Card WWW.nus.org.uk/nus-exTra

get amazing cheap deals and prices with our student discount card nus Extra. save money at many of the best high-street and online shops. your nus Extra card can be purchased online or from the students union office at davies st.

suarTs.org/idealarE you inTErEsTEd in iMproving your cv, going To ThE Top oF ThE EMployErs lisT and gETTing ExpEriEncE ouTsidE oF your coursE?

The ideal referral service is an easy-to-use database featuring loads of new long and short term projects and opportunities to volunteer your time and skills. search our referral service to find an opportunity that suits you.

community Volunteering

College ShopsFor all your coursE MaTErials

SPRAYMOUNT 400ML OUR pRiCE £8.95 high sTrEET pricE £10.95SkETCHBOOk A4 OUR pRiCE £4.95 high sTrEET pricE £5.95ARTCARE FOLIO A2 OUR pRiCE £29.65 high sTrEET pricE £49.95£chElsEa …

millbank shop

chelsea college of art and design

16 John islip street,

london sW1p 4Ju

☎ 020 7514 7767

✉ [email protected]

j M-F: 10-5.15 sat: 10.45-3.45

lcc …elephant & castle shoplondon college of communicationElephant and castle, london sE1 6sb

☎ 020 7514 6519 ✉ [email protected] j M-F: 9.30-6 / sat: 9.30-3.30

lcF …lime grove shoplondon college of Fashion

lime grove, london W12 8Er

☎ 020 7514 7835 ✉ [email protected]

j M-Th: 10-2

mare street shoplondon college of Fashion

182 Mare street, london E8 3rE


j M-F: 9.30-4.30

curtain road shoplondon college of Fashion

100 curtain road,london Ec2a 3Jk


j M-F: 11-2.30

csM …

back hill shop

central saint Martins college of

art & design, back hill,

london Ec1r 5En


j M-F: 10-5

southampton roW shop


art & design,southampton row,

london Wc1b 4ap


j M-Th: 10-6 F: 10-5

charing cross road shop


art & design, 107 charing cross

road, london Wc2h 0du


j M-Th: 10.30-5.30 (closed 2-3)

F: 10.15-2.45

WiMblEdon …Wimbledon shopWimbledon college of artMerton hall rd, london sW19 3Qa

☎ 020 7514 9668 ✉ [email protected] j M, Tu, W & F: 10.30-2 Th:10.30-1

caMbErWEll…peckham road shopcamberwell college of artspeckham road, london sE5 8uF

☎ 020 7514 6361 ✉ [email protected] j M-F: 10 -5

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throughout the year alumni offer many talks for current students, through your course, in collaboration with eccA and creative careers, and at University weeks such as Freshers’ Festival, enterprise and graduate Weeks. to find out more about the Alumni Association visit: arts.ac.uk/alumni

edmund kevill-daviesLCC, BA (HONS) PHOTOGRAPHY, 2007photographer and recipient of the Jerwood photography prize 2007

rosie albaster CSM, BA THEATRE DESIGN FOR PERFORMANCE (1998)scenography lecturer & set designer

john blaney CAMBERwELL, MA CRITICAL STUDIES (1998)author of The beatles:how Everything They Touched Turned to gold.

stephanie Wilkinson wIMBLEDON , BA (HONS) FINE ART (2007)practicing artist and part time lecturer

steven thomas CHELSEA, DIPAD FINE ART (1966)designer, clients include biba, The rolling stones & pepsi

julia lundsten LCF, BA (HONS) wOMENSwEAR (1999)Fashion designer with own label, Finsk, & a range in Topshop

here ‘s A FeW Pointers From oUr Alumni before you begin...

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UAL Style

Postgraduate diPloma in PhotograPhy.

We are loving…The glasses, zhen! The glasses made iconic by yves saint laurent, himself. not to mention, the big maroon bag. The big bag may not be the ultimate trend this season, but hell! it definitely makes a statement against the neutral shades you´re wearing, zhen!

he is loving... “I sometimes go to the LCC bar, the nights there are great”

We are loving…Fringe girl! Everyone´s doing it. From rihanna to lady gaga who is rocking it with those extensions.The fringe is of perfect length. a little trouble to see maybe, but the ̀ half covered, half visible´ eyes look sexy. The hat & the slightly open mouth pout complete the rock chic look !

she is loving... “The guys at the SU really care and believe in what they stand for”

ba teCh effeCts (lCf)

We are loving …sam’s rock glam look. reminiscence of 80’s rock from the denim shorts, leggings and top. The highlight of her look is in the hair & make-up: accentuating the lips & cheeks in hot pink sweeping the hair off her face with a high tuft. This compliments her face, beautiful & ever-so dramatic!

she is loving... “The SU facebook group is really useful for keeping in touch with everything”

fda Knitwear (lCf)We are loving...Mercedes waistcoat. We like her style: wearing denim over a plain black dress & complimenting it with a chic scarf & black tote. she kept her make-up natural, perfect to sport on a hot summer day. The look is relaxed chic.

she is loving...“I really like the activities run by the SU. Less Common, More Sense is a great magazine too. I love the photography.”

ba hons graPhiC design

We are loving…That you´re keeping it simple, Ellen- The short hair, loose striped shirt, the skinny black jeans & the ever-`white´ canvas shoes. keeping it simple doesn’t stop you from making the statement with the brown tribal necklace. We love your style of keeping it minimal!

she is loving...“The events during Freshers’ Festival were really good fun”

Freshly Squeezed favouriteBA hons costUme Design, WimBLeDon coLLege oF Art

...UAL Style by Maya Pinto & Shruti Mehta

Interested in Music & Performance?this year we are looking for music and performance related groups to come forward. From Live Bands, poetry, draMa to coMedy, and MusicaLs or radio. Would you like to apply for funding and support to help you launch something like this? … email: [email protected]

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