Sensory Guide: United College Teaching Spaces
Introduction
The United College teaching spaces include five lecture theatres used for lectures, society events, and teaching, as well as larger areas such as the Lower and Upper College Halls, which are used for social gatherings and Open Days.
This sensory guide outlines what you might experience in key teaching spaces within United College.
United College is located on North Street, St Andrews.
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General
Visual 👁
- Good signage with plaques in front of entrances
- Large open green space in front of the building
- Big doorways with heavy doors (often propped open)
Audio 👂
- Can be loud and crowded due to high footfall during the day
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Busy thoroughfare at peak times
School I
Visual 👁
- Big windows provide plenty of natural light
- Various lighting fixtures allow for better control of brightness
- Blackout curtains available to limit light
Audio 👂
- Generally moderate lecture noise
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Cushioned seating, close together
School II
Visual 👁
- Big windows provide natural light
- Bright white lighting
- Blackout curtains available to limit light
Audio 👂
- Typical lecture and audience noise
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Cushioned seating, close together
School III
Visual 👁
- Big windows provide natural light
- Blackout curtains available
- Soft, comfortable lighting
Audio 👂
- Loud, heavy, and creaky doors can be disruptive
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Cushioned seating, close together
School V
Visual 👁
- Comfortable, soft lighting
- Windows around the room provide natural light
- Blackout curtains available
Audio 👂
- Generally calm once seated
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Cushioned but very firm seating
- Seats are close together
School VI
Visual 👁
- Soft yellow lighting
Audio 👂
- Quiet once class begins
Touch & Personal Space ✋
- Cushioned but very firm seating, close together
- Only one entrance at the front of the room, which may feel exposing when arriving late