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FADA Annual Report 2012 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 1 OPERATING CONTEXT 7 1.1 Nature and scope of the Faculty 7 1.2 Strategic objectives 8 1.3 Governance and quality management 9 1.4 Risk management 15 1.5 Branding and marketing 16 2 TEACHING AND LEARNING 19 2.1 Enrolment figures 19 2.2 Student profile 22 2.3 Performance overview 24 2.4 Student awards and achievements 27 2.5 Teaching and learning interventions 32 2.6 Programme and module developments 38 2.7 New progammes planned for 2011-2013 42 2.8 Student experience 43 2.9 Report Teaching and Learning Forum 44 3 RESEARCH AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION 49 3.1 Performance overview 49 3.2 Research funding 62 3.3 Report: FADA Research Centre (VIAD) 66 3.4 Report: FADA Gallery 67 3.5 Report: Design for Social Development 69 3.6 Research capacity building 70 4 COMMUNITY SERVICE AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 72 4.1 Community projects 72 4.2 Service to academic and professional communities 78 4.3 Public lectures, presentations and media interviews 88 4.3 New agreements and partnerships 89 4.4 Advisory committees 90 4.5 Interaction and collaboration 90 5 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 102 5.1 Employee profile 102 5.2 Staff achievements 106 5.3 Staff developments 107 5.4 Health and Safety 113 5.5 Working environment 114 5.6 Financial Report 115 5.7 Studios, laboratories and equipment 117 5.8 Social responsibility and environmental sustainability 117 6 CONCLUSION 118 6.1 Review 118 6.2 Planning for 2013 121 APPENDICES 123 1 Departmental reviews 123 2 Departmental comments on quality management 139 3 Undergraduate and postgraduate external moderation and assessment 143 4 Departmental Risk management 150 5 Departmental marketing plans 157 6 Module throughput and success rate 166 7 Non-subsidised research 173 8 Part-time staff profile 2012 181 9 Departmental training and development plans 189 10 Teaching and module evaluations 2012 193 11 Social and environmental responsibility 194 ii Executive summary 2012 Introduction Aligned with the strategic objectives of the University of Johannesburg, the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) continued throughout 2012 to enhance its growing reputation as centre of excellence in tertiary art and design education in Johannesburg. The key strategic objectives identified in 2011 were: Building a competitive and relevant programme mix and offering; Continued contribution to the technology drive; Building staff profile, qualifications and development; Promoting and sustaining excellence and relevance in teaching and learning; Nurturing an environment conducive to research and creative production; Advancing Faculty recognition in alignment with UJ strategy; Focusing on operational efficiency and institutional culture; Focusing on community service These objectives were largely maintained in the strategic planning for 2012, while efforts were made to align and integrate the Faculty’s objectives with the University’s strategic thrusts. To this end, emphasis was placed on initiatives related to (1) the relevance and depth of FADA’s academic offerings, research, and community engagement; (2) aligning FADA’s programmes with the notion of a technology-driven university; (3) building FADA’s brand, identity, reputation and stature; and (4) building FADA’s institutional capacity and fitness for purpose. Imperatives driven by these initiatives academic offerings included: The attraction and retention of top students; meeting the changing needs of industries in terms of curriculum content; enabling postgraduate studies; facilitating growth in strategic areas; investigating international precedents as directives for future development; ensuring compliance with the Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF); and continuing to work towards a comprehensive Programme Qualifications Mix (PQM). Enhancing research and creative output; strengthening research enablers and catalysts in the Faculty; extending the profile and capacity of the Visual Identities in Art and Design (VIAD) Research Centre nationally and internationally. Profiling and strengthening technology programmes and achievements. Encouraging student participation in national and international competitions with a technology focus. Continuing to promote the research cluster ‘Design for Social Development’ and the community of practice for Digital Design through support for appropriate projects, multidisciplinary and collaborative partnerships and industry connections. Ongoing publicity initiatives to maintain public presence. Promoting the creative profile of the Faculty through strategic connections with high-profile national events such as Design Indaba; maintaining a dynamic FADA Gallery programme, and leveraging the VIAD Research Centre’s growing reputation and recognition. The Faculty was largely successful in meeting its objectives in these areas. 1 Student Profile and Performance A total of 1,195 undergraduate and 52 postgraduate students enrolled in the programmes offered by the Faculty in 2012. This represents an increase in total headcount enrolments, rising from 954 in 2008, to 1,093 in 2009; 1,112 in 2010; 1,160 in 2011 to the 2012 figure of 1,195. International student enrolments have remained static at 43, 42 and 42 respectively over the last three years. There has been a gradual increase of 8% over the past four years in the total enrolments of black students, rising from 47% in 2009, to 48% in 2010, 51% in 2011 and 55% in 2012. Black first-time entering students showed a significant increase of 22% for over the similar period, rising from 41% in 2009 to 53% in 2010, 57% in 2011 and 63% in 2012. First-time entering black African students increased from 41% in 2010 to 44% in 2011 and 50% in 2012 of total first-time enrolments over the three- year period, while white first-time entering enrolments dropped from 48% in 2009 and 2010 to 43% in 2011 and 36% in 2012. Masters enrolments increased from 20 in 2009 to 52 in 2012. This can be attributed largely to the introduction of the coursework Masters in Architecture. The academic performance of students in the Faculty remains very good, with a consistent success rate of between 84% in 2010 and 85% in 2011. The success rate increased to 87.5% in 2012. Overall first year success rates improved, rising from 74.3% in 2010 to 75.9% in 2011 and 79.8% in 2012. First year black African diploma success rates increased to 76% in 2012 from 68% in 2011. Performance in second and third year improved considerably to 86% and 89% respectively. There were 223 undergraduate modules taught in 2012. Undergraduate module pass rates in all departments were generally above 65%, with only three modules achieving a pass rate below 65%. Module throughput rates (success rate) were less positive, with 21 modules reflecting throughput rates of less than 65%, and seven of these reflecting a throughput rate of 60% or less. Overall, 132 undergraduate modules reflected a throughput above 75%. A total of 348 graduates obtained their qualifications in 2012 compared to 313 in 2010 and 308 in 2011. The Faculty continued to provide support to its students through ongoing initiatives such as an extended system of tutors for first-year students and special assistance to at-risk students, the first year experience programme (FYE), orientation, on-site writing tutors, and special recognition of students’ achievements. Where necessary, students were referred to appropriate support services. Concerted efforts were made to encourage students to visit the Writing Centre once they had been referred. Ongoing initiatives aimed at curriculum enrichment included Green Design Week, a number of multidisciplinary and collaborative projects, an ongoing roster of lectures and presentations both by members of staff and guest speakers from industry and academia, which aimed to expose students to wider socio-economic, environmental and cultural issues. Students from the Faculty gained national and international recognition through their creative achievements during the year in the many awards and prizes they garnered in competitions. Some of the noteworthy competitions in which FADA students featured in 2012 included the Des Baker Architectural Award, the Corobrick Architectural Students Award, the Loerie Awards, the Assegai Awards, the Pendoring Awards, the Indiafrica Awards, the Eco Design Competition 2011-12 (an international competition sponsored by the Department of Arts and Culture, the Swedish Institute, the Swedish Arts Council and Malmö Museums), the Association of Rotational 2 Moulders Awards, the Car Magazine Design a Car Competition, the PG Bison National Student Competition, the Thuthuka Awards, the De Beers Shining Light Awards, the Absa Atelier Awards, and the PPC Cement Sculpture Award. Students’ interests were addressed at the Students’ Forum and in Departmental Representatives’ meetings. Items dealt with at the quarterly Students’ Forum meetings included academic matters, Faculty administration related to the student life cycle, Faculty events, student life and student concerns. Overall, students expressed high levels of satisfaction, although ventilation and air-conditioning in the building and access to the building after hours remained areas of frustration. The Faculty’s Top Achievers were included in the programme organized for students on the Dean’s Merit List. Academic Programme and Curriculum Developments The introduction of a degree track which is to be implemented across the next few years continued to enjoy priority in terms of academic programme and curriculum development during 2012. In
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