Author: Josh Masih

“Sound vibrations are visceral and internal in contrast to Sign Language” For me the film by Christine Sun Kim was very powerful in that it demonstrated a new perspective on ‘ownership’ because through the video we experience ‘sounds’ from an individual perspective. I suppose the disability of not hearing sound becomes an ability to experience… Continue reading #DisabilityTooWhite

Through my Tutor feedback following my teaching observation, Tim Stephens gave me invaluable and in-depth observations, through our dialogue. He cited Carl Rogers, on becoming a person + ‘being fully present’ in humanistic therapy. This led me to the following video on YouTube: Carl Rogers Empathic Listening (https://youtu.be/2dLsgpHw5x0) Below is a transcript I wrote from… Continue reading Listening x 121

My Microteaching group session was transformative in that I learnt about pace as a lecturer through experiential practice. Between my peers we shared characteristically different ways to deliver our micro-teaches. By the end of the day, I had observed, reviewed and commented on a range of different approaches, which made me reflect on my own… Continue reading Fast v Slow

My guiding principles as a Lecturer is my philosophy to learning and teaching, which at its core is my belief system of Christianity and this shapes my approach to life and practice. Being a central driver, my faith has built a deep belief in lifelong learning and the importance of community. For example, daily Bible… Continue reading Guiding Principles

Our government scheme of widening participation at UAL is called ‘Insights’. I was first introduced to the programme through an academic colleague whilst being an associate lecturer. The invitation to join this programme for school/college students held within our university campus was exciting. Our focus was to deliver a fashion course which integrated tailoring and… Continue reading Kindness is the Saturday Club

With art and design courses nationally, the College/School Tutors focus is broad, to cater for a wide range of students. UAL being Europe’s largest specialist university for the creative industries, my role as the College Admissions Tutor, with a remit focus on Home/European students, is to introduce or remind them of specialisms. In the autumn… Continue reading What I have to say about Portfolio design?

Our discussion on Research with Dina Sabri, on Wednesday 12th January 2022, in our scheduled session lead me to consider how I holistically introduce the subject matter of ‘research’ to my students within the discipline of Fashion. Under the two umbrellas of quantitative and qualitative research, there is a question of ‘integrity’ and its identification.… Continue reading Insider Research

My thoughts on studying Object Based Learning are fascinating with the bonus of reading a key recommended paper from a former institute colleague, Dr Kirsten Harding. I have always in practice used OBL in my delivery to an extent to which I deemed appropriate to bring ‘fashion products’ into the studio space to enrich students… Continue reading OBL v the World

In the session delivered by Tim Stephens, on Friday 28th January 2022, it compelled me to reflect on the title question ‘What are we fostering or enabling?’ which  resonated deeply.  That of ‘How am I fostering confidence as a lecturer to my students?’ I am aware that I share knowledge with my expertise in the specialism +… Continue reading What are we fostering or enabling?

Welcome to myblog.arts. My name is Joshua Masih and I am a Fashion Creative. My role at UAL is the College Admissions Tutor: School of Design + Technology. I work with CL’s and academic colleagues across the School, recruiting a diverse range of students to LCF and my teaching practice is primarily in Design on… Continue reading Love, Peace + Blessings world!