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  • Transart Institute MFA Advisor Assessment Form - semester two

  • See Module Aims & Outcomes here pw:TT23


    This semester covers modules:

    7503MFATIN - Reflection / Synthesis / Revised Proposal

    7504MFATIN - Practice - Project Development


    Assessment is according to Grade descriptors for Level 7 Portfolio work (Liverpool School of Art and Design PGT programmes):

    90-100%

    Exceptional Pass

    Exemplary attainment of all learning outcomes

    Demonstrates an outstanding synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Wide-ranging emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline

    Offers an exhaustive exploration of the literature and evidence-base appropriate to the practice

    The material covered is accurate and relevant

    The argument is highly sophisticated

    The standard of work is refined

    Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style.


    80-89%

    Outstanding Pass

    Excellent attainment of all learning outcomes, with some met to an exemplary standard

    Demonstrates a comprehensive synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area. 

    Wide-ranging emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline

    Extends far beyond expected levels of engagement with the literature and evidence-base appropriate to the practice

    The material covered is accurate and relevant

    The argument is generally very astute

    The standard of work is refined

    Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style.


    70-79%

    Excellent pass

    Excellent attainment of all learning outcomes

    Demonstrates a thorough synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Strong emphasis on knowledge, ideas and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline

    Thorough use of literature and evidence-base appropriate to the practice

    The material covered is accurate and relevant

    The argument is persuasive and there are very perceptive elements

     The standard of work is refined

    Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style.


    60-69%

    Good Pass

    Good attainment of all learning outcomes

    Demonstrates detailed synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Good emphasis on knowledge, ideas and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline

     Good consideration of relevant literature and application of evidence based materials appropriate to the practice.

    The material covered is accurate and relevant to the practice

    The argument is persuasive

     The standard of work is refined

    Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style.


    50-59%

    Pass

    Adequate attainment of all learning outcomes

    Demonstrates a limited, but sufficient, synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Some emphasis on knowledge, ideas and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline

    Sufficient consideration of relevant literature and application of evidence based materials appropriate to the practice.

    The material covered is mostly accurate and relevant to the practice

    The argument is straightforward and relatively clear

    Well-presented and organised in an appropriate academic style


    40-49%

    Needs some improvement

    Meets most, but not all learning outcomes

    Demonstrates limited synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Less than expected emphasis on knowledge, ideas and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline

     Basic consideration of relevant literature or application of evidence based materials appropriate to the practice.

    Some inaccuracies or irrelevant materials that suggest confusion and misunderstanding

    The argument is relatively clear, although some elements are difficult to understand

     Well-presented and organised work


    30-39%

    Needs major improvement

    Approximately half the learning outcomes are met

    Demonstrates very little synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Little emphasis on knowledge, ideas and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline

     Minor consideration of relevant literature or evidence-base appropriate to the practice

    Some material is accurate, but the amount of inaccurate or irrelevant materials indicates insufficient understanding of key concepts

    The argument is poorly defined and defended

     Generally well presented and organised


    20-29%

    Needs significant revision

    Most learning outcomes are not met

    Demonstrates no synthesis of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    Little or no emphasis on knowledge and ideas that are at the forefront of the discipline

    Superficial consideration of relevant literature or evidence-base

    There are major inaccuracies or significant amounts of irrelevant material

    The argument is very weak

     Good presentation that may include some organisational errors


    0-19%

    Needs substantial work

    Does not meet any learning outcomes

    Demonstrates misunderstanding of varied theoretical and technical/practical positions in the analysis of key issues in the subject area

    No emphasis on knowledge, ideas and practices that are at the forefront of the discipline

    No engagement with relevant literature or evidence-base appropriate to the practice

    The material covered is inaccurate or irrelevant

    The argument is incoherent

     Acceptable presentation that may include some organisational errors

  • Assesment semester two:

    Submission of revised written project proposal
    At the beginning of semester two, based on the first semester of practice-led research, students submit a revised written project proposal. The proposal was sent to both advisors via email and posted to their creative research journal. Feedback was delivered via email and discussed in advisor meetings. (Re-cap submitted previously via feedback form)

    Draft of written component
    Students submit a draft of the written component. Feedback should be submitted via email to student, copying other members of the advisory team. After sending feedback and reviewing feedback from other members of the advisory team, please fill out this form.

  • For the following section, indicate succesful completion of your student's learning outcomes.  Check the box if the outcome has been successfully addressed.  Leave blank if it has not.

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