Study environment 

- Multimedia Design & Communication

 

A “sensuous” approach

What is part of a good study environment is a “sensuous” approach to learning…

At UCN - University College of Northern Denmark we work hard to strengthen students’ abilities to work innovatively and creatively. One specific example of alternative learning in the experience design course was an assignment about expressing the message from a web page through the decoration of a 3 tier cake. The purpose was also to create a sensuous experience.

The following academic purposes were the pivotal points:

• Using principles from methodologies for idea-creation and idea-development 
• Being able to work within a fixed style/trend 
• Being able to use basic design principles regarding: 
• Composition and gestalt theory 
• Chromatology and colour psychology

The location The programme address is Sofiendalsvej 60 which is located in the south west part of Aalborg, close to the City Syd shopping area and surrounded by green spaces. It is also adjacent to the children and youth park with open spaces and plenty of fresh air.   Inside Sofiendalsvej 60 has Main Street that is the centre of many common activities. It offers possibilities for project work, relaxation and participation in the Friday bar. At Sofiendalsvej there are many labs, including heavy and low current labs and a photo studio.

 
Tutors

During the first year of your programme you will be allocated selected tutors who have received tutor training to ensure you a good course of study. You can turn to the tutors with any questions you may have. Learn more about the tutors.

  

Class representatives

Each class on the Multimedia Design and Communication programme has a class representative and a deputy representative who meet approximately once a month with the programme director, a lecturer representative and the study advisor to discuss daily life on the Multimedia Design & Communication programme.

 

Each class sends in topics for discussion for the agenda and this is their chance to directly influence, change, affect and develop the programme and the institution in different ways. In general we try to be informal and the goal is for UCN - University College of Northern Denmark to be a pleasant and vibrant place to be.

 

Wall of Fame for people with commitment and passion UCN Technology and Business recognises students and staff who have made a special effort within their field, institution or for their fellow students. These could be people who have used their achieved knowledge and reflection have used their abilities to generate new ideas. Or they could be people who with their personal insight and development have succeeded in creating long lasting relations and collaboration across the organisation and even reahing into the business community.   As part of their acknowledgement, we prepare a text with a photo of these commited, passionate people to be hung on our Wall of Fame noticeboards at each campus. Wall of Fame furthermore reflects ”the whole person”.

 

The library

UCN Technology and UCN Business has a joint library at our Porthusgade campus. 

 

There are several ways to borrow books and other items for your subject, your project, your bachelor’s assignment etc. You are always welcome in Porthusgade 1 to borrow anything you need.

 

You can also go to www.ucnlib.dk to order or reserve books to be delivered on the campus where you are studying. Each campus has self-service machines for borrowing and returning items. Read more about the many possibilities at the library.