MeCCSA has representatives on the media and communications reference 
group for the HEA-ADM which also supports the potgraduate network. This 
post gives details of a research project currently being undertakien. It would 
be great to have some response from media practioners working in 
media/film/journalism departments and from heads of department or those 
responsible for employing such staff.

Thanks
Christine Geraghty
MeCCSA chairperson



Looking-Out is a major research project being undertaken by the Art Design 
Media Subject Centre (ADM-HEA) on behalf of the Department of Culture, 
Media and Sport (DCMS).

Looking-Out will focus on the role Teacher-practitioners; individuals 
contributing to the student learning experience who also work, or have 
worked, within the Creative and Cultural industries. They may be part-time 
studio teachers, work-based learning supervisors, visiting and specialist 
speakers, external examiners or members of industry liaison panels etc. and 
are frequently cited as a significant means of gaining and maintaining up-to-
date, industry-based knowledge within the curriculum.

We want you to share your experiences and help us to demonstrate ways the 
role of industry supports and enhances the student experience of studying 
Art, Design and Media subjects in higher education. Please help us by 
completing one of the following questionnaires:-

The Heads of Department questionnaire is aimed at Art, Design and Media 
course leaders, department and school heads to provide data on the current 
extent of engagement with the Creative and Cultural industries. Click here 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6cjMPdulLKzvQdSZKPd6Sg_3d_3d> 

The Teacher-practitioners questionnaire is aimed at those who divide their 
time between Higher Education and the Creative and Cultural industries. Click 
here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?
sm=OihUFyxBdjZIkQiECiUQSg_3d_3d> 

For more information about this project, please see the attached pdf file or 
contact us:-

Alison Crowe
Project Manager
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