1. Welcome! School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS)
September 2010

2. This Morning: Background of the University Induction Week
Study at University

3. Some Stats University of Greenwich has 10 Schools Over 26,000 students
+ 6,000 overseas
3 main campuses

4. Avery Hill Campus (Eltham)
TV studio
Student union buildings
Halls of residence
Avery Hill Campus (Eltham)
The University of Greenwich

5. Medway Campus
The University of Greenwich (this campus also houses University of Kent)

6. Maritime Greenwich Campus
This campus holds the Schools of:
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Humanities
Business

7. School of CMS 82 Academic Staff 30 Research Staff 30 Support Staff
1400 Undergraduates
400+ Postgraduates
Three
departments
Maths
Computing
Information Systems & Digital Media

8. Maritime Campus - Buildings
River Thames
Queen Anne
Queen Mary
King William
Dreadnought
Maritime Campus - Buildings
Filming issues view plan
The University of Greenwich

9. What’s in Digital Media Programmes. http://www. cms. gre. ac
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

10. 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

11. We also do research & consultancy...
E-learning
Web sites/databases
3D modelling
Design/Art Shows
Film/Video

12. 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

13. 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

14. Organisation of Courses
Each course consists of
Lecture
Tutorial/lab sessions
Assessment
exams (May next year)
coursework (throughout the year)
Must pass every course (grade of more than 40%) to proceed to the next year

15. How do we Communicate World wide web: http://www.cms.gre.ac.uk Email
Noticeboards (3rd floor Queen Mary)
School office ( ) room QM345
Academic Staff
Lecturer, tutorial assistant
Personal tutors
Listening Ears
Support staff (e.g. technicians) also VERY IMPORTANT

16. Communication outside CMS
University Portal:
Student Centre: QM045
Student Union: Cooper building (near Greenwich Park)
Learning Resources (library): Dreadnought building
Resource cards: carry with you at all times

17. If not done will we withdraw you?
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

18. 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

19. 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

20. What’s Next? What are you doing each day? What’s in your bag?
Have you started online registration?
Ask questions.
Explore!