Part One (provided by the observee, Maria Thelin)
What is the context of this session/artefact within the curriculum?
This session is the second to last tailoring session in a 40 credit unit, Tailoring, Design and Identity (1st year Bespoke Tailoring). During this unit students are making samples, a pair of tailored trousers, a technical resource and a sketchbook.
Resources for this session:
I will show a short presentation at the beginning of the session. There is a worksheet with the steps of the trouser construction process. There are also videos showing how to make the trousers.
I have shared a folder with the Technical Resources for this unit (presentations, worksheets, patterns). All of this is available on the student’s Moodle page, but unfortunately it doesn’t work this year. I have also provided the students with printed worksheets.
How long have you been working with this group and in what capacity?
Since the beginning of the academic year. I am one of their lecturers, delivering their tailoring sessions, conducting personal tutorials, formative reviews, MTG sessions, briefings, assessment.
What are the intended or expected learning outcomes?
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria related to this session:
LO 3: Draft, cut and construct a bespoke tailored trouser. (Process, Knowledge, Realisation).
LO 5: Accurately record bespoke tailoring processes and techniques and design narrative. (Communication
What are the anticipated outputs (anything students will make/do)?
In this session they will work on their bespoke tailored trouser (a classic tailored trouser cut in appropriate material, constructed using handcraft tailoring methods). We will complete the seat seam and finish the fly front. They will also take notes, photos and do sketches for their Technical Resource.
Are there potential difficulties or specific areas of concern?
Late attendance: Difficulties include students arriving late and missing the intro and first practical demonstration.
Low attendance: Another challenge is students who have fallen behind in the making of their trousers. It can be hard to keep them motivated, attentive and working efficiently.
How will students be informed of the observation/review?
The students were informed in the previous week’s session. I will remind them during again at the beginning of the session.
What would you particularly like feedback on?
I would appreciate any feedback.
How to handle no/low/late attendance.
How will feedback be exchanged?
Through this form.
It would be nice with an in-person chat if possible (TBA).