Briefing and studio workshop 1.30 - 3.15 - SG41

• Award Specific Unit 4

• (Full time and Part time Year 1 students)

• unit briefing

• talk through timetable

• formulating a learning agreement

• creating a framework for making work

Formulating a Learning agreement

why what how

howhow do you write about what you do?

how do you write about what you don’t know?

how do you project into and predict the future?

how to begin to find answers?

questionanswers come from asking yourself some questions.

whatwhat are your core ideas?

whatwhat interests you?

why? - consider the evidence

can you write this down in a sentence?

whywhy are you doing it?

whatwhat do you want to achieve?

what are you going to do?

whatfocus on the issues you wish to pursue

identify your learning needs

define the scope and nature of the study

identify access and resource issues

howhow do you achieve success?

how are you going to achieve the learning outcomes of the unit?

how does it relate to the aims and assessment criteria of the unit?

practicaltimetable

what can you actually do in the time you are willing to give to the course? – be honest

budget

how much are you actually willing to spend ?

how much time are you going to give?

ability

do you need to learn new skills ?

contentbe clear and precise about what it is that you are planning to do

think about what you would like to study and how this relates to your practice

reference material requirements

Starting the processmind mapping - making connections

what is it that you do?

what is expected?

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

• A body of studio work and all supporting evidence of study, which includes final outcomes, prototypes, developmental work and a professional portfolio that critically informs and challenges design.

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

• A reflective journal, which clearly documents your project and effectively applies your research findings relevant to your practice in this unit.

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

• A completed Learning Agreement that proposes the content, intent and context for your work.

Learning Outcome

LO1: Identify and apply concepts and principles associated with your subject to a range of professional contexts and environments.

How you will be assessedWe will be looking for breadth and depth in your experimentation with concepts, issues, materials and processes. We will be looking for resolution of ideas into final outcomes.

Learning Outcome

LO2: Employ appropriate methods, processes and materials to produce experimental and finished work relevant to current practice in your area.

How you will be assessedWe will be looking for an investigative approach and evidence of your decision making in developing and realising concepts towards viable solutions in your reflective journal and supporting documentation.

Learning Outcome

LO3: Examine complex problems in your area of study and articulate a range of solutions.

How you will be assessedWe will be looking for a sustained and rigorous approach to completing your Learning Agreement and reflective journal that shows development, reflection and understanding of working at postgraduate level.

Learning Outcome

LO4: Evidence your understanding of professional practice and the creative industries relevant to your subject area.

How you will be assessedWe will be looking for evidence of an understanding of contemporary industry and design practices and how they are reflected in your own work

enjoy

make work