framework for the implementation of a virtual design studio model in ...

Students are expected to embrace all aspects of the virtual design
process including prolonged and extended use of the VDS technology in
order to achieve the best possible results through intensive
collaboration.
Students are required to prepare for the studio through a means of set
texts and tasks given prior to the actual studio in order to familiarise
themselves with the philosophy and expectations of the project.
Students must begin in the studio with a clear idea of their own
philosophical and political beliefs which will be encouraged by the tutors
and built upon throughout the course of the studio.
The assessment philosophy of this studio places value on the
collaborative aspect of the studio; therefore assessment will take place
throughout the duration of the studio, and students will be assessed on
their level of participation. The final film installation will also be
assessed.
Participants will be assessed in the following methods:
Continual Assessment: Due to the nature of the studio, the tutors will be
responsible for continually assessing the students both online and off.
Students will be assessed through critique, debate, and discussion;
verbal and visual presentations during studio time; and through their use
of the Digital media provided, namely Facebook. Tutors will focus on
status updates, and contribution to individual Facebook groups.
Students will also be assessed on their contributions made to the daily
discussion board and blog available on the VDS website and the VDS
group on Facebook.
Self-Assessment: Students will also be subject to self-assessment which
will be provided in the form of a questionnaire, found in the open
learning work-book.
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