Author: Rory Parnell-Mooney
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Reflective Blog Post: The Evolution of the Crit in Creative Education
Signature pedagogies, as introduced by Shulman (2005), define the distinctive teaching methods that shape professional thinking and practice in various disciplines. Within art and design education, the crit (or critique) has long been a fundamental pedagogical tool, fostering self-reflection, peer feedback, and professional development. However, in the contemporary creative education landscape—particularly post-pandemic—the crit has evolved…
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Reflective Blog Post : Ambiguity, The Studio and The Hybrid Learning Enviroment
The studio has traditionally been the heart of art and design education, providing a space for collaboration, experimentation, and hands-on learning. However, with the rise of digital learning environments—accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic—the role of the studio has undergone a significant transformation. This shift raises important questions about how students engage with creative spaces and…
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Case Study 002 Planning and teaching for effective learning
Agency And Autonomy Within The Collaborative Project 2025 I have worked at UAL in some capacity since 2016, as an AL or HPL on short courses at CSM to a 0.8 member of staff at LCF on the BA Menswear degree, I have taught across all three years of BA study and am currently year…
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Running a 20 min. micro teaching session
Timed Pession Plan 20-Minute Micro-Teaching Session Plan: Object-Based Learning Vintage Leather Perfecto Jacket Exploring Design Details and Cultural Significance of a Vintage Leather Perfecto Jacket Outcomes By the end of the session, students will: Materials Vintage leather Perfecto jacket (as the central object). Plan 1. Intro (3 minutes) 2. Observation (5 minutes) 3. Discussion (5…