Bachelor of Visual Arts
Congratulations on starting at Federation University and welcome to the School of Arts! Below you will find everything you need to get started, including the schedule for all the events and activities you need to get you oriented, connected, and ready for your new university life.
Monday 22 February - International students only
Online
If you are an international student starting at Federation University, you MUST attend your International Orientation. You should also attend the rest of the Orientation events and activities. It's all important and designed to set you up ready for your university journey! We've also made it easy for you by creating one central Orientation Hub where you will access both your self-paced and live Orientation events and activities.
Access your Orientation Hub on Moodle
Please note: the Orientation Hub will be live on Monday 22 February.
If you are unable to access the Orientation Hub Moodle please call 1800 333 864 for assistance
| Time | Live or Self-paced | Event/activity |
|---|---|---|
2:30pm - 3:00pm AEDT | Live | Welcome to Federation University - Live Get to know the staff who are here to support you during your time at Federation University |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm AEDT | Self-paced | Key ESOS information - Self-paced Vital information for international students about studying in Australia, who to speak to about your concerns, and rules you need to follow to comply with your Visa |
| 3:30pm - 4:00pm AEDT | Self-paced | Essential health and safety information - Self-paced Learn about the health system in Australia and what you should do to make sure you stay safe while studying in here. |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEDT | Live | Q&A session and meet the mentors - Live An opportunity to ask any questions you have about studying at Federation University or Australia in general. Student Mentors will also be on hand to introduce themselves. |
Tuesday 23 February
Online
For everyone! This part of your Orientation includes the more formal University and School information as well as social events and activities. It's all important and designed to set you up ready for your university journey! We've also made it easy for you by creating one central, online Orientation Hub where you will access both your self-paced and live Orientation events and activities.
Access your Orientation Hub on Moodle
Please note: the Orientation Hub will be live on Tuesday 23 February
If you are unable to access the Orientation Hub Moodle please call 1800 333 864 for assistance
| Time | Live or Self-paced | Event/activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am - 9:30am AEDT | Self-paced | Getting started and university official welcome - Self-paced Jump into Moodle and get started by selecting your School and having a look at some of the resources to help you get the most out of your Orientation. Watch the welcome videos from the Vice-Chancellor and your fellow students. |
| 9:30am - 10:00am AEDT | Live | Meet your mentor (for undergraduate students) - Live Join your mentor group live in Microsoft Teams. Bring a hot cup of coffee and your best morning face. This is your chance to get to know some of the new faces you'll be studying alongside. |
| 10:00am - 10:30am AEDT | Live | School welcome - Live We're a friendly bunch of people and your School would like to welcome you too! |
| 10:30am - 11:30am AEDT | At this time, everyone else are learning about their programs but you'll learn all about yours on Wednesday when you attend campus. So kick back, read a book or take a nap! | |
| 11:30am - 12:00pm AEDT | Live | Mentor chat - Live Jump back in with your mentor group for another round of socialising and getting to know your fellow students. |
| 12:00am - 1:00pm AEDT | Live | Music lounges and lunch: Live Not one, but two online music lounges for you to enjoy while you eat your lunch! Attend one or sample both. The chat window is there on the right, feel free to use it! |
| 1:00pm - 1:30pm AEDT | Self-paced | Belonging and diversity - Self-paced Whoever you are, whatever your background, whomever you love, regardless of your age, ability, gender, relationship status or whether you are a parent or carer... you belong at Federation University. |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm AEDT | Self-paced | Getting Support - Self-paced FedUni offers heaps of different services to help you out while you study. Getting to know them will give you the best chance of success in your studies. |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm AEDT | Live | Virtual Library Tour - Live Just like a real library tour, but now you can get away with wearing your PJs. Discover how the library can help you to build academic skills, research your assignments, get top marks, and much more. |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm AEDT | Live | Q&A with the Mentors (for undergraduate students) - Live Finally! Get your burning questions answered by the experts: students who have already been there and done that. |
| 3:30pm - 4:30pm AEDT | Live | Trivia - Live Join your fellow students for some fun rounds of trivia. Did we mention there are prizes up for grabs?! |
Wednesday 24 February
On-Campus - Camp St
| Time | Room | Event/activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30am - 10:00am AEDT | New North | Mentor welcome Today you'll get to meet your mentors in person! |
| 10:00am - 11:00am AEDT | New North | Program overviews and OHS inductions Find out what your course is going to cover and the OHS requirements for working safely in your work spaces. |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm AEDT | Camp St Campus | Mentor campus tour Check out the facilities available at the Camp st Campus on this personalised tour |
Online
These online events require an RSVP which can be done in the Orientation Hub on Moodle
| Time | Live or Self-paced | Event/activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00pm - 3:30pm AEDT | Live | Virtual scavenger hunt - Live on Teams Experience Melbourne like you've never experienced it before! Students will be put into groups and sent off on a virtual adventure to find interesting destinations and information. How many challenges can your team complete? Did we mention there are prizes up for grabs?! |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm AEDT | Live | Introduction to emotional intelligence workshop - Live on Zoom This 30 minute workshop is a great introduction to the topic of Emotional Intelligence and sets the scene for the upcoming series of five Emotional Intelligence workshops being run during semester. |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm AEDT | Live | E-Games afternoon - Live on Discord Brought to you by our Berwick E-Games Club, come along for some friendly (and maybe slightly competitive!) gaming. Never gamed before, not to worry, club members will be there to guide you through set up and the basics of how to play. Just by participating you’ll have the chance to win some of the great prizes and giveaways up for grabs! |
Thursday 25 February
Another afternoon of being social and personal development. These online events require an RSVP which can be done in the Orientation Hub on Moodle
Online
| Time | Live or Self-paced | Event/activity |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Live | Introduction to mindfulness - Live on Teams We all know life can stressful and embarking on new studies can be hard. The best time to tackle this is now and in this workshop we will introduce mindfulness techniques to reduce your stress during your studies. |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Live | Speed friending - Live on Teams Speed Friending on Microsoft Teams, yes, it's online! You’ll spend 3 – 5 minutes getting to know someone new, and then start the process all over again with someone different! Don't worry, we will add in a few conversation starters to get you going. |
On-campus events from week 1
It takes more than a week to welcome you to FedUni and we have a whole variety of on-campus events and activities planned for you as well.
Pop-up welcome tables
Look out for a pop up welcome table on your campus during weeks 1 and 2. Grab a Fed wall planner, a snack and some merch!
Emotional Intelligence Workshops
This series of workshops looks at many topics related to emotional intelligence from time management to leadership mindsets.
School welcome lunches
Grab yourself some FREE food and spend time getting to know your fellow students and lecturers!
RSVPs are a must and there are a limited number of tickets available so get in quick!
Find the schedule and RSVP links here
FedMoves challenges
The FedMoves app allows you to track your total activity and be part of our regular Federation challenges, such as ...
March to fitness
Start the academic year off right by staying active in March. If you rank in the top five, you'll score some sweet Fed merchandise!
Academic portfolio challenge
Help your School claim the title of most active. Just choose the relevant team and get moving.
Learn more about FedMoves or download the app here
Check out FedShed
The FedShed virtual student lounge is a dedicated Discord server where you can hang out, meet new people and get involved with student groups. Find out more and get social!