Symposium 21/10/2021 – Panel discussion on pass/fail assessment – Video

This panel discussion on pass/fail assessment in arts higher education is between invited speakers:

• Professor Sam Broadhead (LAU)
• Dr Neil Currant, (UAL)
• Peter Hughes, (LAU)

It is facilitated by Dr Kate Mori (Academic Engagement Manager, QAA). 

The discussion explores the potential of pass/fail as a compassionate approach to assessment and explores the challenges in changing practice and policies from the perspective of staff, students and the wider institution. A fascinating conversation that explores the complexities of feedback and assessment and implications for student belonging. 

This panel discussion on pass/fail assessment in arts higher education took place online during the ‘Belonging through assessment: Pipelines of compassion’ symposium on 21st October 2021.

The symposium forms part of the QAA Collaborative Enhancement Project 2021 and is a partnership between University of the Arts London (UAL), Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and Leeds Arts University (LAU).