Author Archives: Mikolai Berg

Introduction This intervention is shaped by Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality, which helps us understand how different parts of identities, like race, gender, class, or disability, can overlap to affect how critique sessions are experienced in the classroom. Alongside this, … Continue reading →

I’d like to reflect on and discuss race in the framework of inclusive (or non-inclusive practice) in employment strategies at the UAL, in light of topics discussed in the article ‘Racism shapes careers: career trajectories and imagined futures of racialised … Continue reading →

In this blog I aim to reflect on my exploration of the concept of intersectionality, this time considering religion as a core element in this framework. I have chosen to consider the suggested reading by Riedel and Rau, ‘Religion and … Continue reading →

The aim of the intervention is to redevelop a crit session to better meet the needs of those with invisible disabilities. Last year, the session was generally successful but did not achieve the element of constructive feedback I had hoped … Continue reading →

Theory The focus of this blog post is the journey that I have experienced interjecting a broader understanding of intersectionality as a concept and how it can be a useful tool to further comprehend disability as lived experiences. The seminal … Continue reading →

INCLUSIVE PRACTICES UNIT

(picture 1) A reflection and appropriation of Slöjd, a Swedish arts and craft delivery approach, that I was fortunate enough to experience in my primary and secondary teaching in Sweden in the 1980s and 90s (see my metal work result … Continue reading →

Introduction I’d like to examine the validity and constructiveness of Learning Outcomes in art and design education by looking at feedback in specifically designed sessions in in my classroom. I shall examine the benefits and deficiencies through a couple of … Continue reading →

Session/artefact to be observed/reviewed: WIP Crits Size of student group: 15 Observer: Tim Stephens Observee: Mikolai Berg   Note: This record is solely for exchanging developmental feedback between colleagues. Its reflective aspect informs PgCert and Fellowship assessment, but it is … Continue reading →

I’d like to discuss the importance of technicians’ contribution in the delivery of the curriculum on Fashion Photography Year 2, of which I am year lead. The delivery content focus of Year 2 is an introduction to virtual imaging (in … Continue reading →