Author Archives: Sophie Reynolds

In preparation for our session on February 12th, we completed pre-selected readings, one of which was How Art Became a Force at Davos by Carole Becker. The reading reflects on Becker’s experience at the Davos conference after being appointed Dean … Continue reading →

Introduction & Background   I gave 2, 2-hour workshop on beading/embellishment to second year fashion print students, as part of their brief where they had to use analogue techniques rather than digital.   I received positive feedback from the students, who … Continue reading →

When we were asked to lead the microteaching session, I felt quite anxious, and that anxiety stayed with me throughout. I also questioned the purpose and nature of object-based learning (OBL), particularly in an online setting. However, the readings I … Continue reading →

Provide a brief background of the teaching context, summarising the diverse needs of your students. For example, for the PgCert I would say that many of our participants are either in full-time teaching work or juggling part-time teaching with professional/creative … Continue reading →

After Session 2, we will begin our case study reviews. I’ve chosen to reflect on the learning resources available in our workshop, particularly focusing on Wilcom embroidery software. This topic resonates with me personally, as I am dyslexic and know … Continue reading →

Reading Clare Sams’ article How Do Art and Design Technicians Conceive of Their Role in Higher Education, 2016, really resonated with me, as it captures themes that often arise in discussions among groups of technician colleagues. One key point that … Continue reading →