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Introduction My report is about an online workshop for the Valuable 500 aiming to end disability exclusion in the workplace. The workshop itself intersects with my positionality as a white, northern British designer which has worked in the advertising, arts and cultural sector along with the retail and advertising sectors. By challenging my biases on…

In my study of the video ‘The School That Tried to End Racism’ I was shocked and saddened as the students slowly realised how the white privilege prevailed throughout the game. It was encouraging to see how the other children responded in a supportive and collaborative nature. It made me think more adults would benefit…

In terms of positionality, I am from a white, northern, working class background. I went to an all girls secondary comprehensive school (in the North West of the UK, Burnley, a former mining and industrial town) alongside around 60% of us were Muslim girls. This means I grew up with a great deal of respect…

For my Summative Assessment Proposal I’m going to run a design Briefing workshop for the Valuable 500 https://www.thevaluable500.com/ for DPS (Diploma in Professional Studies Students) to design a poster and full marketing / activation campaign including social suggestions for the Synch 25 Event in Tokyo. The event is the world’s first accountability summit on disability inclusion. https://www.thevaluable500.com/sync25 “SYNC25 represents…

I am going to focus my reflection on Christine Sun Kim: “Friends and Strangers” (14 mins) Sun Kim is a deaf artist born in 1980, a similar age to me. I was really excited to see her name because I realised that I unknowingly collaborated with her on her Manchester International Festival project. As former head of…

12 March – Inclusive Practice UnitUnit assessment outcomes • Respond to a set themes and resources through three x 350-500-word  blog posts. • Comment on and respond to your peers’ blog posts. • Design an intervention that enacts intersectional social justice in your  practice – 300 words. Formative Assessment • Reflective report of your intervention…

4/4 reflective blog posts: Reflective Blog 4 Reflection on the reading Addison 2014 – Doubting Learning outcomes SummaryThis resource covers themes of the history of learning outcomes, a critique of learning outcomes and alternative perspectives and ideas. It also critiques the impact on art and design education and makes recommendations to move away from a rigid…

For the three case studies, I have: I teach on the Diploma in Professional Studies which is a one year sandwich course in between years 3 and 4. Its aim is to give Students practical mentorship and guidance into careers and employability and to continue support their academic writing and critical thinking ahead of their…

Case Study 2 Activity For the three case studies, I have: Brief: See image below Intro and Background: Teaching on Diploma in Professional Studies (both year 2 and Year 3) across multiple areas of design, gives many opportunities to enhance the careers and employability. Challenges are year 3 are working internationally in different time zones…

For the three case studies, I have: 15 Jan: Workshop 1B – Developing teaching at UAL Blog 1 Case study of teaching practice use evidence-informed approaches to know and respond to your students’ diverse needsI will start to work with the Professional Standards Framework – see Miro board screenshot from our session as an example.