I was really really nervous but luckily the interviewers were really kind. The easiest way to create an interview portfolio is to create it in powerpointbut more on that later. Some people sail through with confidence, others mess it up first time, but try again, more determined than ever. It was a group interview for nearly two hours followed by a twenty minute individual interview. Mar 31, 2009 i have an interview for a pgce in secondary science next week. My presentation for my secondary mathematics pgce interview.
The second activity culminates in a presentation of a personal designandmake project to your peers, to consider and reflect on the nature of the process of designing. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass on. A chart, table, infographic or other visual image of data in your powerpoint. We hope that you will enjoy your time at edge hill university. On the surface, a graphic design job interview should be easy. Art and design specialism the key aim of this programme is to enable students to become confident, knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers of art and design. An interview is a twoway process and you should treat the interview as an opportunity to ask the admission tutors questions. Our pgce art and design prepares trainee teachers for a first appointment as a teacher of art and design in a secondary school and assess current developments in the subject. On this multiaward winning ba hons graphic design degree course, youll bring your creative ideas. Great designers should balance exceptional creative skills with the diligence and professionalism necessary to deliver assets that address the business needs or. And this was laid down by robert ball, showing just how much success he has achieved from doing such jobs. I am required to give a 5 minute presentation, i am only allowed to use a flip chartvisual aidoverhead projectorcd player, either all of them or just one. How to create an interview portfolio for a job the muse.
A key element to your portfolio is that it should be visually engaging. So ive been invited to an interview next friday for a pgce. You will be grouped with other prospective trainees and given a book you will have one copy each. Ultimately, the crucial factor is the effectiveness of interview procedures in selecting appropriate high quality candidates for primary teaching, and it will be of interest to establish whether any relationship exists between grades from interview procedures and class teaching grades at the end of the pgce course, similar to that found by. Its at my top choice university and i am shitting myself really, really want to do well. Not the ioe interview, but i did just have an interview for the pgde at glasgow university for teaching english, however some of the people at our interview were modern language students, so i can tell you what they told me the pgde is basically the scottish equivalent, but now our course is at masters level instead of honours level, not sure what level the pgce is exactly. Pgce presentation some interview days will also require you to do a presentation. I have an interview for a pgce in secondary science next week. In the presentation, we will consider your ability to discuss the topic in an analytical and critical way. Subject studies, professional studies and schoolassessed phases. The subject studysubject education strand builds upon your existing expertise in art and design and provides you with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of art and design in the secondary school context.
Interviewing skills for graphic designers and creative professionals duration. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass. I was so scared because a pgce at worcester is all ive ever wanted to do, so i knew i had to put my everything into it to make sure that i get the best chance of a place. Find out more about the pgce pgce and profgce in secondary education art and design course within the school of education at the university of hertfordshire. Around this time last year, i attended my pgce interview. Jun 01, 2007 my presentation for my secondary mathematics pgce interview. Individual interviews, including presentation 25 30 minutes per person candidates are free to leave after their interview if all necessary documents are completed and submitted. Please find below important documents regarding the pgce interview process.
There will be a presentation to give you information about the pgce programme and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. On this page we have provided information regarding the format of the interview and tasks we would like you to complete in advance. Graphic designers use color, imagery, typography, and space to bring your brand to life. For my first interview for a pgce course, i had to teach something new for 8 minutes to a group of other candidates, have an individual interview, and read a 12 page article about studying at masters level and present on it for 5 minutes. Bryan clark, level 2 head tutor in graphic design university college falmouth. If you have been invited to interview you will have received an email from our pgce admissions team referring you to this page and the documents below. The careers and employability service remains open, though in a virtual capacity.
The facility for powerpoint presentations will not be available. Pgce interviews are pretty daunting, and nerves can easily get the better of you if youre not well prepared. Just a few things about my pgce interview for you to pass on if youd like. The 1118 in art and design is a rigorous and imaginative, innovative and intensive nine month programme preparing graduates for the challenges and rewards of teaching art and design within the secondary sector in the artistteacher model.
My presentation for secondary mathematics pgce interview. The programme provides opportunities for students to explore the theory and practice of art and design education through a range of lectures, workshops and tutorials, and. Jan 31, 2018 this is my video for time to talk day 2018, a campaign led by time to change. Graphic design degree ba hons university of portsmouth. The curriculum on this ba hons graphic design course has a strong emphasis on research and industryinformed design practice. I used these ideas to answer questions i was asked at interview, and gained a place on the course. For now, lets talk a little bit about each section. Well give you the tools youll need to become a confident and.
The interview process takes place over a halfday at our oxford road campus. To ask for your advice on my primary pgce interview mumsnet. The curriculum includes working with resistant materials product design, systems and. Hi all, ive just received my first reply from my pgce applications and have been invited to an interview day next wednesday the email gives a rough breakdown of the day, im fairly confident in the maths and english assessments but it also includes a presentation requirement. Im allowed to bring prepared resources and artefacts also. You are shown how to plan, resource, and organise art lessons, as well as how to monitor, record, evaluate, and assess students art practice.
Secondary education art and design courses university. Pgce secondary education with art and design plymouth. Blindness and partially sighted contemporary issues. A homeless 7yearold who lives on the beach makes and sells stick people to get by. We are thrilled to be inviting you to interview for the primary pgce course at the university of. The art and design postgraduate certificate in education pgce course aims to prepare you to teach art and design to all ages and abilities in the secondary school ks3 and ks4 with planned opportunities for enrichment in post16 contexts. Careers service, careers and employability service. All of which took us by surprise, with the level of time needed in one whole year while undertaking a pgce, the gcse level boundaries shifting upwards to a b grade and the whole what will be expected of us upon a single interview for a role. Professional interview using a portfolio presentation youtube.
At the beginning of your individual interview you will be asked to reflect on the issues raised in the pgce primary interview paper pdf, 311kb in a 5 minute presentation. Registration, then a check of id and qualifications, an observed group task followed by a timed written test, then an individual interview during which you give a short, preprepared presentation. Interviewing skills for graphic designers and creative. Individual presentation teaching a new skill as part of the interview process, applicants will be required to undertake a presentation. All shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview.
Ukpgce anyone ever had an interview at the institute of. Preparation material for initial teacher training, institute. Collaborative presentation based around a childrens book. Pgce secondary timetable and guidance university of. Schoolbased work during the autumn term you are placed in your first school, usually with a partner design and technology student teacher. The following standard questions asked with possible response, and my contribution as a secondary teacher for 6 years. The design and technology programme is structured with a core of design and technology taught to all trainees, including the nature of design and technology in education, ict and graphics, with the opportunity for you to specialise in product design, food and nutrition, textiles technology or electronic and. The second activity culminates in a presentation of a personal designandmake project to your peers.
Design and technology specialism design and technology education. Mar 16, 2014 around this time last year, i attended my pgce interview. As well as the example questions below, you can find further help in our. Our pgce secondary art and design enables you to address all aspects of art and design, gain experience on placements, and develop the skills and knowledge to teach art and design at secondary level. Jan 05, 2014 blindness and partially sighted contemporary issues.
This may be something youre asked to do in front of your interviewer or even other candidates, and the topic will most likely be something along the lines of discuss your current teaching experience or describe a lesson youve witnessed that you. Tips from art and design lecturers on preparing a portfolio and what to expect at an interview. The most unusual jobs come from the most unlikely those words spoken above i believe to be of great truth, with many creatives and designers drilling into countless times that if you want to do something awesome and out there, it comes from the sort of jobs youd normally avoid. We started with a group discussion on contemporary childrens fiction, the use of modern drama in the classroom, non fiction texts, texts from other countries, and videos. You will be awarded a pgce and recommended for qualified teacher status, enabling you to teach in schools. Courses that require an interview ba hons childhood studies with early years teacher status. Secondary art and design pgce university of brighton. Treat your job interview presentation like a threeact play, with an engaging. The pgce course is tailored to individuals requirements, with emphasis being on their ability to articulate their own philosophy of art and design education and. Pgce interviews teacher training university of exeter. You will consider the learning and teaching strategies that are relevant to the specialist subject.
Secondary pgce interview day guidance for candidates 2012 20. I prepared this document last year when i had my interview for primary pgce at nottm trent uni. This will be followed by a formal interview looking at. Although this is a postgraduate course, current pgce students are eligible for the finance support package available to fulltime undergraduates the department for education also offers a bursary for art and design trainees, subject to the qualifications you hold. These assessments are made through group and individual interviews. Many subject areas ask candidates to give a short presentation. If you have already booked an interview with us, please be assured we will be in contact to offer an alternative arrangement. This teacher training programme prepares you to teach art and design in secondary schools. It was then checked by a careers advisor after i had finished. The pgce secondary programme is a continuous and open assessment of your progress across all aspects of the training. This postgraduate certificate education pgce secondary art and design course leads to the award of qualified teacher status qts, qualifying. Three assignments are offered at level 7 postgraduate award through which you can gain 60 masters level credits to put towards further parttime study at the.
Pgce primary interview day as part of the pgce primary interview, applicants will be required to undertake an individual presentation, participate in a group discussion as well as complete individual online literacy and numeracy tests and a written task. Most teaching jobs whether youre applying for a headship or first. Interview details for applicants applying for one of our pgce primary programmes please note all applicant interviews will now take place by skype or zoom. Sample pgce interview questions below is a list of sample questions you may be asked during your pgce interview. I applied to two universities my main one being the university of worcester obviously. As you can imagine i was totally overwhelmed and petrified.
Format of the interview candidates will be given the opportunity to demonstrate that they have an enthusiasm for. Here are some example questions to help you prepare for your pgce university interview. Congratulations on being invited to a skypezoom interview for one of our pgce primary programmes. I wanted to share my recent experience of 3 pgce interviews, where i made a conscious decision to talk about mental. Pgce secondary art and design specialism university of. A degree in graphic design could open doors to a creative career in areas such as editorial and print design, interactive and web design, motion graphics and specialist typography. Pgce art and design secondary canterbury christ church. Information for pgce primary interview candidates university of. Below is a selection of useful tips from teachers and students that have been there and gone through the interview process. Secondary art and design pgce birmingham city university. After all, youre talking about the subject you know the most aboutyourself. They are in written format rather than bulletpoint, because i believe they should be. You will be asked to prepare a subjectbased presentation and then engage in a discussion with other applicants before an individual interview with a pgce tutor. Need ideas for childrens book for pgce interview presentation.
Thank you for your replies, i did post here for traffic, when i last posted in staff room didnt get a single reply i have spent a looong time putting together a massive portfolio of work talking about why i want to teach, my opinions on behaviour management, lesson structure, routine in the class room, the role of the teacher etc and included lots of work with children. Ive been told i have to do a three minute presentation on a childrens book published in the last 10 years. A conversation and presentation in the target language mfl applicants only these sessions will either be followed by or will include a discussion on aspects of the specialist subject. Also not bringing sketch books, underpresenting significant items and not having thought about the. When design is effective, it communicates your brands key attributes with clarity and power. I had to do a presentation on my favourite topic in high school mathematics, i decided to think a bit differently and did one on simple maths puzzles. I wanted to share my recent experience of 3 pgce interviews, where. Home university applying to university ucas application guide interviews teacher training pgce university interview questions. But when anxiety, pressure and nerves get in the way, you might give answers that dont exactly paint a lovely picture of you as an employee. Teacher training pgce university interview questions. The presentation should focus on a key idea thats relevant. Our pgce art and design develops a range of teaching styles appropriate to the delivery of art and design within the national curriculum and gcsea level specifications. It should be an easytoskim, impressive outline of your accomplishments. While theres no miracle cure for being nervous, it helps to make sure youre prepared for any question the.
An interview with ba hons graphic design alumnus sam barclay find out how ba hons graphic design prepared sam barclay for the graphic design industry, and opened many career doors including kickstarting a successful visual book, i wonder what its like to be dyslexic. Professional interview using a portfolio presentation. You should be prepared for many scenarios as universtities may hold differrent types of interview, this can include one on one or group interviews. Preparation material for initial teacher training, institute of education we hope the following information will give you some guidance and support when preparing and selecting your teacher training course within the institute of education. They want to see the notes i make for the presentation.