Design with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education MA: Who teaches this course

• Staff teaching on this course

The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture teaches this course. The Faculty has its roots in the studio-based approach of Britain's art school system (the original School of Art was founded in the 1890s).

Today, most of your learning still takes place in our specialist studios. Each subject area has its own fully-equipped studio, where you take part in classes, tutorials and critical reviews with fellow students. This strong studio culture also ensures regular interaction between students and tutors.

Our industry connections mean we provide unique study opportunities, such as:

• the chance to have your work seen by eminent members of your profession
• 'live' projects, site visits and placements in prestigious companies or institutions
• project work and workshops with visiting lecturers and industry specialists

Our excellent reputation means that industry leaders regularly visit our student shows to see the best of the new talent.

Where is the Faculty based? Most students in the Faculty are based at the University's Knights Park campus, with surveying courses based at Penrhyn Road. Our well-equipped facilities offer a modern study environment so that you graduate with cutting-edge skills and knowledge.

Dr Bernadette Blair

Title: Director of Academic Development and Reader in Studio-based Learning & Teaching
Email: b.blair@kingston.ac.uk 

Specialist subjects: Bernadette studied Graphic Printmaking at Bradford College of Art, followed by an MA in Printmaking at Wimbledon School of Art. She has over 25 years' experience of design studio teaching. She has also been awarded an MA in Art and Design Education at The Institute of Education, London University followed by a Doctor in Education. Her thesis was entitled 'Perception, Interpretation, Impact: An Examination of the Learning Value of Formative Feedback to Students Through the Design Studio Critique'. She is currently a University Teaching Fellow.

Research interests: Bernadette's research interests focus around the student experience in studio learning and teaching. Her recent research has been particularly concerned with the understanding, interpretation and emotional implications of especially verbal feedback, and formative and ipsative assessment on student learning. She has been an external examiner/consultant in design at numerous institutions and has widely published internationally and in the UK.

Jane Gay

Title: Senior lecturer, Academic Development Centre

Educational/professional qualifications: Jane's education and professional qualifications include Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PgCLTHE) 2007; e-Learning/Tutoring Certificate (Track, OCN); Management Development Programme Certificate (FEnto moderated) 2003; Teacher's Certificate in IT (BTEC) 2000; PgCert in Education 1978; and BA(Hons) in Humanities 1977.

Current professional experience: Jane is currently working as a PAL (peer assisted learning) leader co-ordinator; work placement group co-ordinator; and Disability and Dyslexia Action Group representative.

Marion Webb

Title: Head of Learning and Teaching Development, Academic Development Centre

Current professional experience: Marion is the course director for the PgCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. She is also the module leader for 'Assessment and Feedback in Higher Education Leadership in Higher Education' and module leader manager of 'Learning and Teaching Strategy'. She is chair of both the Foundation Degree Forum and the SEEC Skills/PDP Network, plus a core member of the Higher Education Policy and Practice Research Group.

External examining: Marion is external examiner to South Bank University (PgCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education); the Central School of Speech and Drama (PgCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education); and King's College, London (Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice). She has also published widely on teaching and learning.