Author Archives: James Hopkins

I recently visited the digital fabrication area at Chelsea so get a feel about what their set up is and how the technicians feel about it. Since I work at the School of Pre Degree at UAL it’s beneficial for … Continue reading →

My action research project has been shaped by the circumstances of my role at UAL. I work as a digital fabrication technician at, what was, CCW Foundation but which is now The UAL School of Pre Degree. I have since … Continue reading →

What is the context of your teaching practice, your positionality in relation to your practice? I am a Digital Fabrication Technician at CCW Foundation, soon to move to Lime Grove when Pre-Degree courses combine in September. I work in the … Continue reading →

Through the readings for this blog post, an initial quote that stuck out to me was regarding education: ‘whiteness is an invisible structural feature of the institution.’ (Garrett, R. 2024) For BAME students and academics they have to navigate academia … Continue reading →

For my intervention I want to look at previous workshops I have delivered and expand on them with ideas developed from this part of the PG cert. Within my role as a Digital Fabrication Technician my dialogue with students mainly … Continue reading →

After engaging with the resources for this blog, an initial thought that stuck with me regarding faith and how it intersects with someone’s identity is how in essence faith and identity are intertwined and shouldn’t be seen as separate, independent, … Continue reading →

From the videos, resources and workshop 1 & 2 a key point that stuck out to me and kept re-entering my mind is the prospect of not being ‘seen,’ or invisibility as a privilege, seamlessly blending into everyday life and … Continue reading →

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Contextual Background  As a Digital Fabrication Technician, I heavily depend solely on formative assessments and regular feedback exchanges to facilitate the learning process. For instance, I provide direct feedback to students on their files during drop-in sessions or scheduled one-on-one … Continue reading →

Contextual Background As a technician, I am conscious of the fact that students might not be fully aware of the possibilities of the Creative Tech Lab and what can be produced. Myself and my colleagues have curated a series of … Continue reading →