Author Archives: Becky Allen

My project focus as a transition tutor on BA Illustration Year 3, will be to investigate engagement with the progression activities I have been developing with the year 3 team. Through my research, I aim to find out what makes … Continue reading →

My artefact aims to address the attainment gap on BA Illustration by employing strategies within a co-creative ‘transition’ workshop to make course content more accessible, inclusive and diverse. The artefact acknowledges that intersectionality (Crenshaw, 1990) plays a role in students’ … Continue reading →

It is important to acknowledge that more needs to be done in relation to decolonisation in the HE setting. Although there is more diversity within student and staff populations and policies to both protect and support minority groups at UAL, … Continue reading →

On BA illustration I am a transition tutor and provide a series of workshops for both second and third years to support their student journey and progression aims for post-graduate life. I aim to support all students achieving the most … Continue reading →

When considering how I have encountered faith in my own teaching practice at UAL, I was conscious and shaken by how I initially struggled to think of an example. This alone highlighted that being aware of a student’s beliefs or … Continue reading →

On reviewing the three interviews that discuss the intersection of disability with other identity factors I have made the following reflections. Ade Adepitan discusses his experience of how disability interacts with his race when he says ‘I intersect disability and … Continue reading →

Session to be observed: Animation Pitch PresentationsSize of student group: approx 20Observer: Becky AllenObservee: Vida Vega Part One What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum?The pitch session is the first formative assessment point for students on MA … Continue reading →

Session: Concrete Future WorkshopSize of student group: up to 25Observer: Chris RowellObservee: Becky Allen Part One What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum?Concrete Future is workshop run once each term to support year 3 BA Illustration students … Continue reading →

Session to be observed: Concrete Future WorkshopSize of student group: 15-25Observer: Vida VegaObservee: Becky Allen Part One What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum?Concrete Future is workshop run once each term to support year 3 BA Illustration … Continue reading →