Category Archives: TPP

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Contextual background (50 words) As a technician I do not formally assess students work as part of their course – in fact very often we are left in the dark about their briefs and the LOs they have been set. … Continue reading →

Below is the information I supplied to Laura-Beth ahead of her reviewing the 3D printing online content. The reason we went for an online observation is due to Jan-March being the quietest time in the 3D workshop (and across a … Continue reading →

Case Study 2: Planning and teaching for effective learning Contextual Background (c.50 words):  Within 3D printing we face the challenge of using a lot of technical industry specific terms and vocab, which can be a challenge to students without prior 3D … Continue reading →

I was lucky enough to observe Laura-Beth Cowley do a crit with some of her second year MA Character Animation students. Below is the information Laura-Beth supplied to me prior to the lesson observation: What is the context of this … Continue reading →

For Microteaching I presented last, meaning that I first got to sit through the lessons of everyone in my group. We contained a wide range of job roles from other technicians to behind the scenes software support and librarians, providing … Continue reading →

Contextual Background (50 words) The 3D Workshop is open access; we are not course aligned and can be used by students from any course, year, or technical ability. Courses will brief students differently – some emphasize experimentation through process and … Continue reading →