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Alumni Technical Facilities Access Scheme

About the scheme

The Graduate Extended Access Scheme provides eligible Arts University Bournemouth graduates with free access to selected technical facilities for up to six months after graduation.

The scheme is designed to support your transition into professional practice by enabling you to continue developing your portfolio, establish your creative practice, build your business or undertake early freelance and commissioned work using the facilities you are already familiar with. This access is intended to help bridge the gap between graduation and employment while making the most of the skills and experience you've developed during your studies.

Who can access the scheme?

You may be eligible if:

  • you graduated from Arts University Bournemouth within the last six months;
  • you wish to use facilities and equipment you have previously been trained and authorised to use during your course; and
  • the facilities are available and can accommodate your request alongside teaching and operational priorities.

The scheme is intended to support independent creative practice and professional development following graduation.

Facilities available

Access may be available to selected technical facilities, including:

  • Workshop
  • Print Room
  • Bindery
  • Acting Studio Theatre
  • Dance Studio
  • Costume Store
  • Photography Resources
  • Selected standard classroom spaces
  • Equipment from Central Media Store (on site only)

Availability may vary depending on teaching, maintenance and operational requirements.

Accessing the Scheme

To request access:

  1. Contact the relevant Senior Technician or technical team for the facilities you wish to use.
  2. Discuss the facilities and resources you would like to access.
  3. Complete the Graduate Extended Access Registration and User Declaration.
  4. The relevant technician will confirm your access arrangements and any booking requirements.
  5. Book facilities using the normal booking arrangements for that technical area.

Conditions of Use

To help ensure the scheme operates safely and fairly:

  • Access is subject to facility availability and teaching priorities.
  • You may only use facilities and equipment that you have previously been trained and authorised to use.
  • Access is normally available during staffed opening hours.
  • All University workshop rules, health and safety procedures and technician instructions must be followed.
  • Technical support is not normally provided unless required for the safe operation of equipment.
  • The University reserves the right to amend, restrict or withdraw access where operational, safety or conduct considerations require.

FAQs

No. Access is subject to availability and teaching priorities, although every effort will be made to accommodate requests wherever possible.

No. The scheme is limited to facilities and equipment that you have previously been trained and authorised to use.

Yes, where appropriate and in accordance with the conditions of the scheme. If you are undertaking freelance, commissioned or commercial work, you are responsible for ensuring you have any insurance appropriate to your activities. Further information is provided in the Graduate Extended Access Registration and User Declaration.

Technical support is not normally provided, although technicians may provide assistance where necessary to ensure the safe operation of equipment or facilities.

Please contact the relevant Senior Technician or technical team for the facilities you wish to access.