Art and Design Foundation (FNDip)

During your induction period make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.

Don't forget to complete your online enrolment. You will be able to do this from Friday 14 August onwards so please look out for an invitation email around that time.

Induction schedule

 

Wednesday 02 September

Time Event details Location
9:45am - 10:00am

Meet at the main reception inside the John Henry Brookes Building

Main Reception, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

10:00am - 12:30pm

Welcome Talks

  • Icebreakers
  • Q & A 
Students will be assigned their groups for the rest of the induction period at this session.

NHHB.2.01, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Welcome Talks

  • Icebreakers
  • Hat Presentations
  • Q & A 

Group A: NHHB.2.07, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus

Group B: NHHB.2.01, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus

Thursday 03 September

Time Event details Location
9:45am - 12:30pm

Workshops

  • Drawing
  • Meet your tutor
  • Getting set up with Google

Groups will rotate around three different workshops across three days unless taking part in the Vin and Omi internship.

  • Groups A1 and A2: Studio 6, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
  • Groups A3 and A4: RH1.23 and RH1.24, FAD studios, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Group B: Lower Foyer, NHHB, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
1:30pm - 4:00pm

Workshops

  • Drawing
  • Meet your tutor
  • Getting set up with Google

Groups will rotate around three different workshops across three days unless taking part in the Vin and Omi internship.

  • Groups A1 and A2: RH1.23 and RH1.24, FAD studios, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Groups A3 and A4:  Studio 6, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
  • Group B: Lower Foyer, NHHB, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus

Monday 07 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 12:30pm

Workshops

  • Drawing
  • Meet your tutor
  • Getting set up with Google

Groups will rotate around three different workshops across three days unless taking part in the Vin and Omi internship.

  • Groups B1 and B2: Studio 6, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
  • Groups B3 and B4: RH1.23 and RH1.24, FAD studios, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Group A: Lower Foyer, NHHB, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5/7, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
1:30pm - 4:00pm

Workshops

  • Drawing
  • Meet your tutor
  • Getting set up with Google

Groups will rotate around three different workshops across three days unless taking part in the Vin and Omi internship.

  • Groups B1 and B2: RH1.23 and RH1.24, FAD studios, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Groups B3 and B4: Studio 6, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
  • Group A: Lower Foyer, NHHB, New Headington Hill Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5/7, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus

Tuesday 08 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 12:30pm

Workshops

  • Drawing
  • Meet your tutor
  • Getting set up with Google

Groups will rotate around three different workshops across three days unless taking part in the Vin and Omi internship.

 

  • Groups B1 and B2: Richard Hamilton Editing Suite Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
  • Groups A3, A4, B3 and B4:Studio 6, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Groups A1 and A2: Large Design Studio, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
  • Vin and Omi: Small Design Studio, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
1:30pm - 4:00pm

Workshops

  • Drawing
  • Meet your tutor
  • Getting set up with Google

Groups will rotate around three different workshops across three days unless taking part in the Vin and Omi internship.

Groups B1 and B2: Large Design Studio, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington Hill Site, Headington Campus
Groups A, B3 and B4: Richard Hamilton Editing Suite Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus
Vin and Omi: Small Design Studio, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus

Wednesday 09 September

Time Event details Location
9:45am - 4:00pm Group work or Vin and Omi

Depending on what you have chosen, you will spend today either on self-directed group work or the Vin and Omi internship. More information will be given to you during your first week.
  • Group work: self-directed, choose your own location
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5/6/7, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus

Thursday 10 September

Time Event details Location
9:45am - 4:00pm Group work or Vin and Omi

Depending on what you have chosen, you will spend today either on self-directed group work or the Vin and Omi internship. More information will be given to you during your first week.
  • Group work: self-directed, choose your own location
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5/6/7, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus

Friday 11 September

Time Event details Location
9:45am - 4:00pm Group work or Vin and Omi

Depending on what you have chosen, you will spend today either on self-directed group work or the Vin and Omi internship. More information will be given to you during your first week.
  • Group work: self-directed, choose your own location
  • Vin and Omi: Studio 5/6/7, Richard Hamilton Building, Headington HIll Site, Headington Campus

Saturday 12 September

Time Event details Location
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Fair in the Forum (optional)

Join the Fair in the Forum to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student.

View the services attending the Fair in the Forum

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Sunday 13 September

Time Event details Location
12:00pm - 4:00pm

Fair in the Forum (optional)

The second day of the Fair in the Forum. Join the Fair to learn more about the wide range of support services and opportunities available to you as a new Oxford Brookes student.

The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Thursday 17 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 4:00pm Sport & Active Wellness Fair (optional)

With nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs and a range of active wellness opportunities, discover how you can move, succeed and belong during your time with us. 

We welcome any ability and any level of commitment, from casual to professional.

The first hour (10am to 11am) is a dedicated quieter time for those who may benefit from a calmer environment. While stall holders will help reduce noise levels, please note that we cannot guarantee a completely quiet or crowd-free space.

Can’t make it in person? Follow us on Instagram @brookessportoxford for updates.
The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Friday 18 September

Time Event details Location
10:00am - 4:00pm Freshers' Fair (optional)

The biggest event of the week! Come to Headington Campus to meet lots of the University societies and find out how to get involved in their Give It a Go taster events. Don't miss it - you might find a society which interests you.

Find out more about the Freshers’ Fair
John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

Student Support Co-ordinators

Your Student Support Coordinators will offer helpdesk sessions from Monday 14 September onwards. You will be able to view details of these helpdesks from Friday 28 August onwards.

If you wish to contact your Student Support Coordinator for support before then, please email AHSS-SSC@brookes.ac.uk.

Other key contacts

Job title Name Contact details
Senior Administrator Chloe Francis c.francis@brookes.ac.uk

Course Leader

Louise Williams

louisewilliams@brookes.ac.uk

Additional Learning Support Lecturer 

Lucy Phillips

l.phillips@brookes.ac.uk

Additional information