An evaluation of the module guides and assignment briefs used in the School of Art and Design (SAD)

Abstract

At the beginning of the 1999/2000 academic year, the School of Art and Design at the University of Wolverhampton introduced all students to new module guides. The aim of this project was to evaluate the module guides and assignment briefs currently used in the School of Art and Design and to propose any modifications. In particular, the objectives were to identify key issues and constraints by means of a literature review; to identify and use methods by which relevant, reliable and unbiased information might be gathered; evaluate collected information; identify aspects of the guides and briefs which might benefit from changes as well as aspects of good practice. Although originally identified as an ‘innovation’ bid, the innovation (the introduction of new module guides and assignment briefs) had already taken place. The primary concern of this project was therefore to review the innovation.