We have an internal School review coming up in 2004. The University
policy is that all module files must contain samples of student work. The
implications of this in terms of staff time are great, and the benefits I
believe dubious.
A photograph of a Fashion garment or a video of a performance cant
realistically be used as a measure of quality the facsimile is too far
removed from the original. Also if we were to try and record a portfolio
which pages would we record - one, some or all? .... the arguments go
on!
Our externals sample extensively every year often reviewing all work on
each module. To our mind this ensures the quality of our assessment
procedures as applied to the genuine article. Photographs or video
recordings cannot provide any real measures of quality and in my opinion
are of little real use for QA purposes.
I wondered what experiences or thoughts anybody else had in regard to
sampling in Art & Design. I am hoping to make a case to the University to
exclude Art & Design from the requirement to sample every module (we
currently have around 300) every year. As part of this I would be
greatful if anyone could spare the time to share their thouhgts.
Jason P-B
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