Learning & Teaching Conference 2022

The aim of this session is to present the plurality of assessment that characterises the courses in the four Schools of the Faculty of Creative Culture Industries (Portsmouth School of Architecture, School of Art, Design and Performance, School of Creative Technologies, School of Film Media and Communication).  It particularly focuses on modules that aim to assess knowledge, understanding and exploration of theory and research in their respective disciplines through a route that is not the traditional written dissertation format.

This presentation is based on the results of a report composed by the relative CCI working group and demonstrate the way the courses have implemented University of Portsmouth Hallmarks, such as CCI graduates  having ‘a critical and reflective knowledge and understanding of their subject, with both the ability and readiness to question its principles, practices and boundaries’.  In addition the presentation reflects the successful implementation of the University’s education strategy, the curriculum framework and the assessment for learning policy.

It raises questions about the assessment workload and how this can be interpreted. The way coursework can be actually interpreted in broad terms to enhance the learning experience of different students, with different learning styles and skills, in order to make the assessment experience inspiring, motivating and inclusive taking into consideration the different learning styles and learning experiences of students.

The aims of the session are to:

• Provide a brief overview of the work that is happening in the Faculty and describes the fruitful discussions that were initiated

• Share observations where good practice has been demonstrated

• Reveal areas to explore regarding equality and diversity and the possible positive results they may create, especially for international students

• Show promotional points for the courses and the identity of the Faculty

• Provide a solid base for module coordinators to explore ideas that have been tested, sharing of knowledge and allowing these practices to grow further