The focus of the Studio Teaching Project was to identify, describe and investigate the circumstances and characteristics of studio teaching and practice in the discipline areas of Art, Architecture and Design. A further aim was to uncover effective studio practice in each of these disciplines to illuminate the practice of studio for the higher education sector and identify practices that enhance student experience and student learning outcomes. A systematic examination of the continuum of practice in studio teaching was aimed at informing curriculum development, future practice, and professional development for studio teachers, and helping to shape university policy with regard to appropriate resourcing.
The project aimed to address the following fundamental questions in relation to the disciplines of Art, Architecture and Design:
