1. Workshops to explore student tutor interactions in studio learning environments Alison Shreeve Ray Batchelor

2. Context These workshops are an outcome of an Art, Design and Media Subject Centre (ADM-HEA) small grant to examine student/tutor interactions in studio based learning We interviewed 7 students and 7 tutors from a range of subjects and courses. Interactions are very fluid and depend on situation, awareness of individuals and ability to communicate well. To support effective learning there are key sets of information for students and tutors which could help to improve learning interactions

3. Influences on interactions: The environment – working on live projects off site, summer schools, visits can lead to different roles and relationships Political pressures – managing time, resources and demands from different stakeholders Gender and age Lack of interest and commitment on either side Different expectations of encounters

4. The tutor’s roles University roles 1.Academic and lecturer 2.Researcher 3.Facilitator/enabler 4.Passionate enthuser Personal dispositions 9.Friend 10.Mother 11.Father/father confessor 12.Leader 13.Confidante 14.Social engineer Disciplinary practice roles 5.Professional 6.Source of information 7.Expert 8.Practitioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14

5. The student’s roles 15 16 17 19 22 21 20 22 27 24 26 25 University roles 15.Student* 16.Researcher* 17.Passive receiver 18.Active contributor 19.Customer Personal dispositions 24.Friend 25.Child 26.Adult 27.Equal Disciplinary practice roles 20.Proto-professional* 21.Inquirer after information* 22.Novice 23.Fellow practitioner * New categories, not yet monitored 18

6. AIMS for TUTOR WORKSHOPS: To increase understanding of the role and importance of student and tutor interactions in learning in art and design; To gain empathy for the students’ position and viewpoint in the learning environment; To share good practice in learning in art and design; To understand the significance of dialogue as a learning and teaching method in art and design.

7. AIMS for STUDENT WORKSHOPS: To support student’s transition into HE studio based learning environments To explore expectations of students and tutors To enable students to work with tutors to develop learning, teaching and assessment in the disciplines