FINE ARTS (510.A0) STUDENT MANUAL 2011 - Dawson College

Learning Centre: Assistance in improving study, reading and writing skills aswell as peer tutoring for certain courses at minimal cost, 4E3 (1488).Library: The library is in the C-wing, 5th Floor (5C1). The library has over100,000 volumes, databases, audiovideo tapes, and specialized materials for yourresearch needs. The library offers a variety of services to make studying easier,including a computerized catalogue system, reserve readings, photocopying,periodical indexes on CD ROMs, and borrowing privileges from other libraries.The library catalogue is accessible on the Web (dolls@dawsoncollege.qc.ca). FineArts students also consult the Concordia University libraries and the McGilllibraries.Lockers: All Fine Arts students must have a locker. Early each semester lockersare offered on a first-come, first-serve basis by Student Affairs. If you have difficultyin obtaining a locker, please communicate with the department chairperson.Second year students are allocated additional space in the studios. Thisincludes (sharing, generally two to a locker): 1 flat portfolio drawer in thePrintmaking studio (2G13), 1 locker 30 x 30 x 30 cm in the studio, 1 open shelfin the painting studio.Lunch hour: There is no formal lunch hour. Some Fine Arts Professors permitfood in the studio. Always ask first, otherwise have your lunch before or after thestudio. Even if you are allowed to lunch in the studio, be respectful of otherstudents,by avoiding foods that are smelly or that may trigger allergies (peanutbutter, etc.). Obviously, don’t leave a mess.Macintosh computer labs: The Visual Arts Macintosh laboratories are situatedon the fourth floor. You have access to all open labs at all times with a valid ID.Metro: The subway, or metro, is directly connected to the campus. The passagewayalso provides access to shopping centers and downtown.Museums: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is located at 1379 SherbrookeWest, (A few blocks east of campus) Its general collections are open free ofcharge. Special exhibitions have student rates. The Montreal Museum ofContemporary Art, 185 Ste-Catherine West (metro Place-des-Arts), has studentrates and is open free of charge on Wednesdays. The Redpath Museum at McGillUniversity is used often for drawing classes. It is located on the McGill UniversityCampus (398-4086).33