Monthly Archives: March 2026

Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Professional Portfolio Size of student group: 11 students Reviewee: Daphne Bikker Reviewer: John O’Reilly Part 1: Reviewee to complete What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum? This session is with the year 2 cohort of the BA … Continue reading →

Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Alice’s Backdrop Painting Club! Size of student group: 5 students       Reviewee: Alice Karsten Reviewer: Daphne Bikker Part 1: Reviewee to complete What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum? This is a club that … Continue reading →

Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: Design Sketchbook Review Size of student group: 11 students Reviewee: Daphne Bikker Reviewer: Alice Karsten Part 1: Reviewee to complete What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum? This session marks the halfway point … Continue reading →

Workshop The focus of Workshop 3 was Assessment, and we were asked to produce three statements reflecting a challenge, a personal insight, and a hope or expectation for the future of assessment in the arts. Challenge As a design lecturer, … Continue reading →

Learning Outcomes When briefing a new unit, the section where I introduce the learning outcomes and assessment criteria is often met with blank stares and the sound of crickets chirping in the distance. Students frequently appear uncertain about their meaning … Continue reading →

Assessment and Feedback Assessment and feedback form part of my key responsibilities as a design lecturer. I approach these as opportunities to nurture growth, encourage reflection, and support each student’s creative and professional development. I deliver both formative and summative … Continue reading →

Practice-Based Education As part of my commitment to preparing students for successful professional lives after graduation, I place a strong emphasis on practice-based learning that places students in real-world (or closely simulated) occupational contexts. Higgs (2011, cited in Higgs et … Continue reading →

Drawing Workshop During the first weeks at college, first year students are introduced to sketching footwear through a series of four 3-hour workshops. I have designed and delivered these sessions to give students a foundational understanding of how to communicate … Continue reading →