Content in Writing
Pat Francis, Kent Institute of Art & Design


This discussion paper proposes one way to improve the content of students’ writing: that is, to work from the centre of their personal experiences outwards, to more objective viewpoints. This is rather than making formal writing a separate activity to which students often fail to relate. Keeping a reflective journal enables students to practice and develop their writing skills. Focussing on the content of the writing takes the debate away from declining standards in grammar, spelling and style, towards a concentration on the essence of art and design and the communication of its ideas.