Author Archives: Jules Stuart

IP Unit: Reflective Report

This report concerns the planning for my proposed glossary of 3d printing terms which intends to help students get over the initial hurdle of industry specific terminology which can be a barrier to access and understanding. As a technician in … Continue reading

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IP: Intervention Plan (detailed version)

Following some feedback since writing my previous 300 word long intervention plan, I have decided that the main point of focus will be on the illustrated glossary rather than the ‘how to’ guides which would mainly exist to signpost students … Continue reading

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IP: Race

Discussions about race within education are often uncomfortable, but data from institutions like UAL make it clear that these conversations are not only necessary but urgent. Our statistics show that white British home students consistently achieve the highest academic grades, … Continue reading

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IP: Faith

I wanted to start by examining Kwama Appiah’s talk, and the point he makes about the categorisations of world religions as being seen as ‘other’ to Christianity, as I believe this to echoe other topics of discussion across the IP … Continue reading

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IP: Intervention Plan

As a technician in the LCC 3D Workshop, I am always hyper aware of the language we are using – particularly considering that we have such a large body of international students for whom English is an additional language. In … Continue reading

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IP: Disability inclusion within UAL

Intersections between disability and other factors (race, gender, additional disabilities) can impact the experiences of individuals who do not fit into the wholly non-disabled, neurotypical society. Within the arts and especially within teaching there are ways this can impact students … Continue reading

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TPP: Reflective Blog 4

For the final class of the TPP unit we received a guest lecture from Jheni Arboine and Siobhan Clay on looking at data – specifically looking at the attainment gaps within UAL students over the past few years. Banerjee and … Continue reading

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TPP: Teaching Observation (tutor observation)

Below is the information I filled out for John ahead of the observation: What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum? The student has booked a week of printing on the Delta Wasp 2040 Clay Printer. The work … Continue reading

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TPP: Reflective blog 3

I wanted to dive further into my thoughts on the role of a technician – first bought up by Sams’ paper read at the start of the TPP unit. Sams questions UAL technicians on their conception of their own role, … Continue reading

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TPP: Reflective Blog 2

I wanted to ruminate on some thoughts I had after our guest lecture by Dr Lesley Raven on reflective thinking. Dewey is often credited with being one of the first to define reflective practices in his 1910 book ‘How We … Continue reading

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