August 13th - Live Chat with Director Michael Maynard.
[10:05:53] Michael Maynard: Greetings! Great to have you join us this morning. Who cares if it's Friday the 13th -‐ the sun is shining are we're pumped to be conducting our first web chat.
[10:01:42] Richard: Michael, I will ask the first question. Does the College offer any degree programs?
[10:08:51] Michael Maynard: Yes, we have a 2+2 program with UNB -‐ students complete two years at the College and two years up the hill, graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA). We have 11 students entering the program so far this year.
[10:03:28] Courtney: is this where I can find out about any new programs being offered?
[10:10:55] Michael Maynard: Courtney -‐ you bet. This fall we're starting three new programs: Aboriginal Visual Arts, Graphic Design and Integrated Media. We're planning more for September 2011, but need to do more research before they're announced (stay tuned!).
[10:05:28] Jenn: Does the College have a residence? If not, can you help me find a place to live?
[10:12:00] Michael Maynard: Jenn -‐ we have listings of contract information on our website; there are lots of apartments in town. And we have an agreement with UNB so their residences are an option too.
[10:06:39] Courtney: when does it start?
[10:14:32] Michael Maynard: Courtney -‐ for sure. If you fill in the web contact form and ask for info we'll follow up quickly with details. There's only a couple seats left for the Fall start, so if you are interested, you might want to swing by and talk to our Registrar, Nancy Beaulieu.
[10:09:10] Courtney: Would I be able to get more information about the integrated media program?
[10:09:18] Mike: I'm interested in the Graphics program. What are the requirements for entering the program?
[10:09:18] Jenn: Thanks! I found Gillian's contact info from the website, I'll give her a call.
[10:18:01] Michael Maynard: MIke -‐ see my response to Courtney -‐ same recommendations. These are both great programs, building on our expertise in design and new media. Graduates from our Communication Design program (the previous curriculum) are working in top positions throughout the profession. You may not know that our website was designed by a graduate -‐ Lise Hansen, with Revolution Strategies in Saint John.
[10:12:37] Jenn: What is tuition with the College, and if I did the BAA program you mentioned above?
[10:14:18] Courtney: thanks for the info Michael...I'll stop by and see Nancy some time soon!
[10:14:22] Courtney: this was really helpful :)
[10:20:33] Michael Maynard: Melissa -‐ we have a great program of evening courses offered throughout the year. Info is available on the website, or if you prefer we can mail you a flyer. Just fill in the 'request for information' form on the site.
[10:23:27] Michael Maynard: Mike -‐ we normally require students to complete our one-‐year foundation program, Certificate-‐Foundation Visual Arts, to prepare
students for advanced studies in our major programs. However, if applicants have a strong portfolio showing similar projects, either from school or work, we will consider advanced standing. Either way, check with our Registrar for admission details.
[10:18:03] Bruna Calado: Hello, Michael! [10:23:46] Michael Maynard: Olá Bruna!
[10:18:42] Bruna Calado: How are you? I am glad to be here in this chat!
[10:25:32] Michael Maynard: Hey everyone -‐ Bruna is writing from Brasil! This is so exciting, to be talking about the College of Craft and Design -‐ here in New Brunswick and around the world!
[10:21:18] Bruna Calado: Yes, I'm exciting too!
[10:27:59] Michael Maynard: Jenn -‐ details are on the website, but this year tuition has been frozen so it's still CAN$2,600 per year ($5,200 for international), and that's for all our programs, including the two years students spend at the College studying for the BAA degree.
[10:22:36] Bruna Calado: Michael, I would like to ask you about the exchanges. [10:30:05] Michael Maynard: We're still working out details for international exchanges Bruna. On Monday we have a new International Coordinator starting, Yvette Bourque, and this will be a top priority for her. I'm going to be in Brasil the last week of September and will be talking to our partners then.
[10:24:46] Katie: I heard about your new Aboriginal program, I would love to learn the history and traditional arts. Is it open to people who aren't Aboriginal?
[10:30:58] Michael Maynard: Katie -‐ absolutely. We worked with an Aboriginal advisory group in the program's development, and they recommended that anyone should be able to enrol.
[10:25:38] @JohnPollack: Hi Michael, I'm going into the integrated media program and I'm curious about what find of facilities I'll have access to for my work?
(Computer labs, studios, etc.)
[10:34:29] Michael Maynard: John -‐ congratulations! It's going to be a great year. You'll be working in state-‐of-‐the-‐art Apple computer labs (our great technician, Chris Warren, says they're probably the best in the province), with new 27 inch monitor iMacs, the latest scanners and printers, and you probably knowyou'll have your own laptop so you can work anywhere outside of class (we have our own wireless network).
[10:29:03] Jenn: K. So the 2 years with UNB would be their tuition costs, right? [10:29:49] Melissa: I'm interested in textiles, how much should I plan to spend on studio supplies?
[10:35:26] Bruna Calado has logged out
[10:36:07] Michael Maynard: Jenn -‐ yes, total cost of annual tuition and fees at UNB is $6,180.
[10:36:31] Bruna Calado has entered the room "www.nbccd.ca Room" [10:38:05] Michael Maynard: Melissa -‐ fees vary depending on your studio discipline. In textiles, I'd budget for around $600-‐800 per year.
[10:32:43] Jenn: Ok, thanks!
[10:33:30] Melissa: Thanks Michael :)
[10:33:57] Bruna Calado: Michael, now I have to go school, Thank you very much! See you soon.
[10:39:48] Michael Maynard: Tchau Bruna! Obrigado, and hope to see you next month!
[10:34:25] Mike: I read in the news the college is getting a new building. Will it be ready for the start of the 2010 school year?
[10:35:19] Bruna Calado: Tchau! Sim, eu também! [10:35:23] Bruna Calado: :D
[10:36:01] marilise: Morning dear friends!!!
[10:36:05] marilise: Chris and Michael, are you there?
[10:43:09] Michael Maynard: Mike and John -‐ unfortunately renovations to the new building (Soldiers Barracks) haven't started yet, so we won't be moving in for a few months. But it's going to be great space, incorporating a learning commons, new computer lab, classrooms, hopefully even a café. We're working on a capital plan and hope to renovate this building over the next couple years -‐ a true Centre of Excellence!
[10:37:50] @JohnPollack: Thanks. I hear the school plans to grow over the next few years and is going to be moving offices into the Barracks building across the court yard. When will that happen? What's going into the freed up space in the main building? I know there are new programs this year; what else might be add or expanded?
[10:44:24] Michael Maynard: Marilise-‐ Olá! Yes, Chris and Mike are here -‐ hello to Rondônia, Brasil!
[10:39:32] marilise: Hello!! Missing you all a lot! Mulheres Mil is starting now!!! [10:45:37] Michael Maynard: Marilise -‐ I hope to visit Brasil the last week of September -‐ are you going to be around?!
[10:47:36] Michael Maynard: Marilise -‐ congratulations on starting your own Mulheres Mil! I will follow up with you and we can work out details.
[10:42:15] marilise: YES!!!! actually, we are waiting for your coming so that we can have a workshop in Ji Parana with our women students, nice to hear you are coming!
[10:43:28] Melissa: These upcoming changes sound amazing, how can I book for a college tour?
[10:50:17] Michael Maynard: Melissa -‐ we'd love to show you round the campus. Our great marketing and recruitment coordinator, Jaclyn Wilson, can help make arrangements. Simply fill in the 'Request for Information' form on our website. [10:44:53] marilise: We are very excited about our starting now! After a workshop on PLAR last month we think the whole team is ready!
[10:44:58] Katie: Do I send my application to the College? [10:51:07] Michael Maynard: Melissa -‐ here is the link:
http://www.nbccd.ca/en/home/aboutus/requestmoreinformation.aspx
[10:52:33] Michael Maynard: Katie -‐ all applications have to be processed by our provincial College Admissions Service (CAS). You can access their website via
[10:47:10] Jessica: What is the best times to contact the registrar? and how do I do so?
[10:54:26] Michael Maynard: Jessica -‐ you can contact our Registrar during regular hours (8:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday), by phone at 506-‐453-‐6491 or toll-‐free 1-‐877-‐400-‐1107, or anytime at [email protected]
[10:48:59] Melissa: Thanks again Michael, I will have to check that out!
[10:51:09] marilise: Congratulations, Michael, it amazing talking to you once again, let´s work on the details of your coming to Rondonia later, thank you!
[10:57:30] Michael Maynard: Marilise -‐ likewise, it's always wonderful to talk to you, thanks for taking the time to chat. See you soon!
[10:52:08] Melissa: This was helpful, will there be more public chats? [10:52:25] marilise: see you! bye
[10:58:03] Michael Maynard: Tchau!
[10:59:31] Michael Maynard: Melissa and Jackie -‐ yes, we're planning another one at the same time (11 am Atlantic Time) next Friday (August 20), with a focus on the new Aboriginal program. Thanks for joining in our first live chat!
[10:54:05] Jackie: I'm joining late, will you have another chat?
[11:02:44] Michael Maynard: We're coming to the end of our session this morning. If there are no other questions, I'm going to sign off. Thanks everyone, this was great! If you'd like to read a transcript of this session, or pass it on to friends, we'll post it at http://www.nbccd.ca/en/home/currentstudents/chats.aspx. We'll be doing the same for all of upcoming chats (we're planning one every week from now on) [10:57:50] Jackie: Sounds good! Bye everyone!
[10:58:04] Richard: Michael, this was great. Thanks for all the information!
