liters per minute
further thoughts on student log-books/documentation:
i would like (expect) 450 words of critical reflection per week from students. 150 in response to a quote, 200 of general refection (thoughts, review of show, etc.), and 100 (minimum) of concise lesson notes.
students would also need to document two or three ‘artifacts of interest’ (image, video, audio), give a bibliography of their reading (or performance/gallery attendance), and ensure all items documented are properly referenced.
this is intentionally prescriptive and aimed at year one and two undergraduates. the purpose is to develop a habit of logging/referencing their research, thoughts and practice. in the first two years of study i want to offer methods that ‘work’ so they can master key skills. in the third year we can give them more freedom, knowing they have a ‘solid’ approach to fall back on.
these number are per module, not a ‘course’ level recommendation. if students start writing essays in ‘good time’ the could be writing 1200+ words a week. they also have to put in creative/artistic studio time, technique practice, and performances. i also think students should make work in their own time, that has nothing to do with the course per se. this is the place should scratch their artistic itches, modules (usually) have more specific aims and objectives.