Storytelling as a multicultural and ethical act. Online workshop series between the UK and Mexico. This intervention report reflects on the proposal of a series of online workshops, a collaboration between the Bachelor’s in Design of Fictions and Transmedia Narratives at IBERO (Mexico) and the MA in Animation at LCC, course in which I’m an […]
Author: Sara Massieu
BLog post 3: Race When I joined UAL as a student, I wasn’t expecting diversity. In my mind, I was going to go and study in a British university that was going to be mainly formed by a white British community, and I was fine with that reality. At the end of the day, you […]
I am designing and preparing an international online workshop series in collaboration between the Bachelor’s in Design of Fictions and Transmedia Narratives at Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico) and the MA in Animation at LCC. Its aim is to create a shared, practice-led learning environment where students can explore the power of storytelling as an emotional, ethical, […]
Inclusion in educational settings is not merely about representation; it also requires patience, nuance, and a willingness to engage with differences. As institutions evolve and become increasingly diverse, particularly in countries with high levels of migration, it is essential to reflect on what inclusion looks like in practice. Moreover, it is important for me to […]
Video Blog Post In case the video is not working go here: https://youtu.be/7SDfm_-2DVQ Video transcription: References: Castellanos, X. and Massieu, S. (2018) Manual of Inclusion in Museums. Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México & Libre Acceso A.C. Crenshaw, K. (1991) ‘Mapping the margins: Intersectionality, identity politics, and violence against women of color’, Stanford Law Review, 43(6), pp. […]
Since I started teaching at UAL, I have struggled with the education system separating ‘academic’ and ‘technical’ teaching. I think it doesn’t make sense to divide theory from practice. I come from a country where the education system is integrated. All teaching staff is referred to as ‘academic. ‘ The same person can teach both […]
Assessing learning and exchanging feedback As a technician, I have a different relationship with students. One reason is that technicians don’t assign grades for students’ work. Because of this, I feel the relationship is less hierarchical, making it easier for students to ask questions and share their work. Another aspect of my connection with students […]
Planning and teaching for effective learning Since last summer, I’ve been creating an archive of resources that students can access whenever needed. I began by developing a Padlet of photography resources. This compilation includes different types of resources, such as highlights from my presentations, YouTube tutorials, video tutorials I created, magazine articles, LinkedIn Learning courses, […]
I reviewed the lesson plan for an online video game zine workshop for year 3 students in the illustration bachelor’s degree program. The workshop topic is really interesting, especially since videogame zines are not widely known. Including an email with trigger warnings for sensitive topics is an excellent approach. At the same time, discussing sensitive […]
I am happy to hear that I could create a welcoming environment at the beginning of the session. I’ve always managed to establish a light and friendly atmosphere with the students in this course. Since I began teaching it, these students have consistently sought support and shared updates on their projects, making the tutorials feel […]