The perception and interpretation of formative assessment and feedback in art and design

Although there is a good deal of pedagogic literature around feedback assessment and learning in higher education and a continuing growing research body of work around assessment and feedback in the art design and media (ADM) sector there remains varied interpretations and understandings held by students and academics on what is feedback how feedback is defined and how this can inform learning. Assessment and feedback continue to be highlighted in the National Student Survey (NSS) and despite some improvements made in this area there is still much to be researched clarified and understood.