What is a professional artefact?

Standalone evidence of professional practice

•Has significant value•Contains a message•Reflection of opinions•Worthy of documentation•Provides a deeper understanding of activity

“Collecting, creating, analysing and discussing artefacts is central to the development of the ... reflective-practitioner”.

Source: <http://newlearningonline.com/learning-by-design/glossary/artefact/>

NEW LEARNINGtransformational designs for PEDADOGY and ASSESSMENT

Artefact

What is the purpose?

Inform / transform professional practice/understanding/knowledge

and ...

Impress employers with your professional knowledge

What does it look like?

How can it happen?

Through professional inquiry

Professional Inquiry

Professional Inquiry

Professional Artefact

been learntTranslating what’s

•Developed from professional inquiry findings•Professional presentation•Has clarity for audience•Uses graphics to illustrate points (if appropriate) •Accessible for professional audience•Publication standard•Suitable format for content and audience

Professional Artefact

Professional Artefact Formats

•Book•Pamphlet•Poster•Video•Animated slide show

Some tools that can be used...Click on icon for access

Rosemary McGuinness July 2011

BA Professional Practice (Arts)