Networks magazine

Up until issue 12, Networks was a predominantly hard-copy publication distributed free of charge to those who signed up for it and who work in art, design and media higher education. See below for issues 01-12. Approximately 3,000 academic and support staff received hard-copy Networks and readers tell us that the news, features, projects and reviews impact on their teaching practice in positive ways. We hope that Networks online will reach a broader audience and that, with continued contributions and enthusiasm from the sector, it can be maintained into the future.

Networks issue 13 and subsequent issues will be produced in an online only format. Previously published three times a year, from Networks 13 onwards we produce 4 issues a year.

Networks 13
Exploring relationships between technology and teaching and learning in art, design and media higher education.

Networks 14
Imagining the future of art, design and media higher education teaching and learning.

Networks 15
Resources for learning and teaching in art, design and media.

The first twelve issues of the Art Design Media Subject Centre's magazine Networks are available to download from this page (see below)

Networks contains a range of news items, feature articles on contemporary issues, project and event reports, student contributions and resource reviews which we think you will find informative and stimulating.

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Please note that only the feature articles are listed below but each issue also contains more articles, including project reports, event reports, news and resource reviews.

Networks 12 - Spring 2011 Some thoughts on the current higher education landscape Mark Hunt's reflections Impoverished Pedagogy, Privatised Practice Natalie Fenton examines the implications of government proposals for HE Mental Pictures - and their implications for higher education Rutherford reimagines HE Learning from Fellows Reports from some ADM Teaching Fellows and a National Teaching Fellow: Richard Sober, Gillian Wilson, Jake Abrams, Sarah Atkinson and Kevin Petrie	Networks 11 - Autumn 2010 Education for Sustainability and beyond: contemplating collapse Arran Stibbe explores the educational implications Looking into Outreach Olivia Sagan examines arts outreach activity Department 21 Students at the RCA report on a student-led experiment in interdisciplinary learning Working at the edges Mark Bailey outlines the develop- ment of a Masters programme in Multidisciplinary Design Innovation 'A-Z of Sustainable Materials' Clare Qualmann reports on using a hands-on workshop to engage students	Networks 10 - Summer 2010 Making Marks Susan Orr gives an overview of her research into art and design lecturer's assessment practices 'You just end up feeling more professional' Daniel Ashton's winning paper for the ADM-HEA MeCCSA prize examines media production and industry-ready personhood
Networks 9 - Spring 2010 Student Engagement: paradigm change or political expediency? Christine Hardy reviews the concept and measurement of student enagement Issues of Engagement for International Students in Art and Design Silvia Sovic and Margo Blythman report on a CETL funded project All Rise Creating a better learning environment for all? Students from AUCB report on a learning event On Trial, which has been developed with their tutor Kirsten Hardie Postgraduate Research Daniela Berghahn report on workshops in Screen Studies and Visual Culture ISSUE 09 IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS A HARD COPY	Networks 8 - Autumn 2009 Beyond the Beanbag? Jos Boys examines new ways of thinking about learning spaces The Best Use of Infinity Alan Clarke examines Open Educational Resources and the Politics of Knowledge Doing Media 2.0 Julian McDougall and Steve Dixon describe and evaluate a new module The B:Fest: Pedagogy and Public Spaces Robin Saklatvala and Janey Gordon report on a Bridges CETL project	Networks 7 - Summer 2009 Don't Mention the 'c-word' Mark Readman examines the rhetorics of creativity in the Roberts Report The Value of ambiguity as a tool for stimulating creativity Nik Mahon Sound, music and radio in the creative curriculum Tim McClellan's perspectives on undergraduate study Student-centred student teachers Niall Brennan, Mehita Iqani and Frederik Lesage on maintaining teaching opportunites while expanding learning support offerings
Networks 6 - Spring 2009 Communication and media studies: curricula responding to a changing world Arran Stibbe considers some of global challenges students are likely to face Mainstreaming Ecodesign Simon O'Rafferty provides a Welsh perspective	Networks 5 - Autumn 2008 Learning on Placement Andie Robertson's investigation of work placement opportunites within the designer-maker community Fashion, Textiles and Related Industries Catherine McConnell examines work-related learning and the student experience	Networks 4 - Summer 2008 Transforming Learning: Building an Information Scaffold Tara Brabazon offers models and examples for students to learn how to find and evaluate information Widening Participation and the Media Student Experience Angela Devas's winning paper for the ADM-HEA MeCCSA prize applies cultural studies methods to the issue of Widening Participation
Networks 3 - Spring 2008 Creativity Diagnostics Karl Jeffries examines the use of Creativity Diagnostics software Using biomechanics to enhance student learning about chair design A team from the University of Brighton share their development of an interdisciplinary teaching programme PDP for creative practitioners - beyond skills to employability Jacqui Bleetman and Lisa Webb	Networks 2 - Autumn 2007 Art Imitates Life Brian Hoey looks at how arts tutors can use life coaching to enhance their professional skills Widening Participation David Hayward questions assump- tions on widening participation in art, design and media	Networks 1 - Summer 2007 Perception/Interpretation/Impact Bernadette Blair examines the design studio critique and the value gained through formative feedback Qualitative rather than Quantative John Danvers examines the systems of assessment in arts education