Student Hub: Sydney - Ultimo

Success Week - Week 3 (2-6 March)

Feeling excited, motivated and inspired— That’s fantastic.

BUT IF NOT ... the great news is that YOU CAN with a little help from your Success Coach!

Your coach is available to support you to create balance in your life, become a Zen master with your studies and understand how to get employed!

Week 3 is Success Week

Join in the conversation on Level 1 with your Success Coach and Academic teams.

You can:

• get yourself a professional headshot (go on, you'll look great ... plus industry don't take a shining to selfies!)
• eat free healthy snacks and pick up some recipes
• learn about the Design & Creative Tech Community (the place where your mates
  hang-out.)
• find out about the Careers Connect (learn how to apply for internships and find that dream job)
• and even find out how to reduce your carbon footprint and much more!

Brief Analysis - Tuesday 25 February, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Doing Research - Tuesday 3 March, 11:00am - 11:30am & 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Referencing - Tuesday 10 March, 11:00am - 11:30am & 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Formal and Academic Language - Tuesday 17 March, 11:00am - 11:30am & 2:30pm - 3:00pm

No need to book. Any questions contact Luciana, Academic Skills Facilitator

Study Success Online Workshops – February 2020

We’re excited to offer you online workshops to help develop essential study skills. These include time management, critical thinking, referencing and much more.

Check out the Workshops tab on the Online campus page to for the full schedule.

Design Technology Store Workshops

Join us for introductory workshops showcasing the equipment available at the Design Technology Store.

When?

•  Monday 17 February 3:00 - 5:00pm
•  Monday 9 March 3:00 - 5:00pm
•  Monday 30 March 3:00 - 5:00pm
•  Monday 20 April 3:00 - 5:00pm

Where?

Ultimo Campus
Level 1, Design Technology Store
(Opposite Student Services)
Click here for more info!

JB Hi-Fi BYOD Online

Providing you with access to a wide range of education-specific laptops, tablets, accessories and insurance, at an affordable price. Products differ from those available in retail stores, as they are education specific and selected for their compatibility to school's ICT infrastructure and curriculum, as well as meeting the student's needs at home.

Benefits include:

• Education specific products, not available in retail stores
• Discounted Pricing
• Extended battery life
• Enhanced performance and connectivity
• Robust devices
• Dedicated online portal

If you have any questions please contact jbeducation.com.au/byod or call 1300 730 584

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Software Skills Workshops, T1 2020 [Weeks 1 - 12]

Having trouble using Adobe Software? Don't know your InDesign from your Photoshop?

Join us for design software workshops, facilitated by one of our design lecturers. This Trimester, the workshops will be run by Fiona Chatteur. 

• Our 1:1 sessions are aimed at providing students with help on using the Adobe programs. 
• Group sessions are aimed at completing set activities using the Adobe programs. 

You will receive assistance with developing or up-skilling existing skills in a range of software.

• Make sure you have the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite installed on your computer.
• Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can start on time.

DROP IN ON AN ON-CAMPUS SESSION 

Software covered: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Animate CC, After Effects, Premiere Pro

Additional help and support: 3DS Max, Maya (limited support), Cinema 4D

Sessions

• Mondays 4-6 pm in UL1.08
• Tuesdays 1-3 pm in UL2.01
• Wednesdays 9-11 am in UL1.07

BOOK AN ONLINE SESSION

Software covered: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premiere and After Effects

• 1:1 Session
  Tuesdays and Fridays: Multiple sessions available from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (NSW time)
  Book Here

• Group Session
  Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Activity sessions NSW time)
  Book Here

Did you miss an online workshop? Check out the workshop recordings here.

Our campus features open-plan spaces, high ceilings, lots of light and creative pods for learning, collaboration and entrepreneurship. This space draws its inspiration from cafés, restaurants and design studios rather than traditional institutions.

During your time at Ultimo you can look forward to:

• Small class sizes with direct access to academic staff
• Dynamic online learning with on-demand access to your course materials
• Opportunities to hear from industry professionals

Campus facilities

At the Ultimo campus we have a wide range of facilities available to help you get the most from your education. Students have access to:

Find your way around your campus

Announcement: Dates for Trimester 1 2020 AV Club Workshops Now Available!

Design Technology Store

The Design Technology Store provides the campus community with access to equipment that includes cinema, cameras, lens, tripods, lighting and audio. We also support the following services listed below

• Design Technology Store 

• 3D printing 

• AV Club 

• VR/AR 

• Photographic Printing Services 

• Tutorials and equipment information 

Book equipment

We are a collective of volunteer students that advocate for positive change in the student community and strive to create an inclusive and dynamic study environment.

Here's what we're about

As students, we're all here to gain skills and pursue our career goals. The ability to bring our thoughts and ideas directly to management, and to exist in an inclusive community can help make our study experience great.

Your Student Representative Council (SRC)works together to make our community a better place. We achieve this by working within our three pillars: Community, Advocacy and Decision Making.

We do things like:

• Bringing community events to life
• Hosting fundraising initiatives
• Helping the campus make better decisions for students
• Advocatingand representing the student body

Your feedback is important

To fulfil our role as student advocates, we need to hear from you.

Share with us your thoughts, comments and suggestions on how we can make your student experience even better.

Provide feedback to your SRC

Joining the SRC is a great way to get involved in your community, meet awesome people, build your leadership skills and contribute to helping the student body get heard.

What is being an SRC member like?

That's a great question! And we're glad you asked it. Watch the short video below to get a taste for SRC life.

 

Perks of joining the SRC

Being an SRC member comes with its share of rewards. Not only are you able to make lasting friendships and have an impact on your community, you will also benefit from:

• A chance to develop your leadership skills
• Actively working to make your campus a great place to be
• Learning about teamwork and developing your organisational skills
• Being able to access exclusive development workshops for SRC members
• Being formally recognised for your contribution to the campus and Laureate community

 

Student Safety

To ensure you stay safe on and off campus we recommend you take the following precautions:

• Avoid being on campus or travelling alone at night
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• Avoid dark, vacant and deserted areas
• If an incident does occur please let a member of staff know so we can support you and work alongside local police to minimise risk and promote safety

Security on campus

After hours emergency - call 000.

• Wear your student ID card at all times
• Never leave your belongings unattended
• Do not bring unnecessary valuable to campus
• Report suspicious behaviour or anything you feel may be unsafe
• Report all injuries and incident to Student Services and complete an incident report form
• If you need assistance or to report any medical conditions, please see Student Services (eg. insulin, asthma inhaler, medication)

Emergency assembly area

The designated assembly area for the Ultimo Campus is on Smail Street, behind the campus (click map for larger image).