Visual, Performing Arts & Media 0n Programme Survey 2009 - 10

We are keen to know how you are feeling about the quality of the courses we offer in Visual, Performing Arts & Media. Please take some time to answer the following questions as honestly as possible and we will use your responses as part of the yearly review we undertake as we strive to offer you a really good arts education.

You do not need to give your name in Question 1 but we do need to know which course you are on so please tell us this in Question 2.

Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. Your name


  1. Name of course*


  1. Age*
    16-18
    19+


  1. Gender*
    Male
    Female


  1. Ethnicity
    Arab
    Asian or Asian British, Bangladeshi
    Asian or Asian British, Indian
    Asian or Asian British, Pakistani
    Asian or Asian British, any other Asian background
    Black or Black British, African
    Black or Black British, Caribbean
    Black or Black British, any other Black Background
    Chinese
    Greek / Greek Cypriot
    Latin American
    Mixed - White and Asian
    Mixed - White and Black African
    Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
    Mixed - any other mixed backround
    Turkish / Turkish Cypriot
    White - British
    White - Irish
    White - other European
    White - any other White Background
    Any other


  1. If other, please state


  1. Do you have a learning difficulty?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you have a disability?
    Yes
    No


  1. My tutors know their specialist subjects well
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Working with my tutors is helping me develop new skills
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am learning at the right pace
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. If I have problems with the work my tutors are helpful and guide me towards solutions
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My sessions start on time
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I understand the aims of my classes - I can see what I am meant to be learning
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am kept interested in my classes
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I know that I can get additional help with my studies (eg written assignments) if I think I need it
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My assignments always explain what I am being assessed for and have the criteria for assessment clearly displayed on them
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Deadlines for handing in work are clearly stated on the assignments I receive
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. When I meet the hand-in date, I receive feedback from my tutors within two weeks
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I know what I am doing well and what I need to do to improve
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I know what to do if I disagree with my marks
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The feedback I get on my assessments is helpful
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The course is well organised
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The timetable is fair and is well planned
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The rooms I use for my course are appropriately tidy and clean
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The specialist rooms I use are suitable for my course ie art rooms, media classrooms and spaces, drama and dance studios
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I can get technical support when I need it
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The computers I use are of good quality and allow me to complete my work to a standard I'm happy with
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The Arts and Media area is a safe place in which to learn and work
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The College is a safe place in which to learn and to study
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The toilets are nearby, clean and well serviced
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. The communal areas and cafe are clean and welcoming
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I receive reports on my progress which include clear targets for me to work towards
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have 1-1 reviews with my personal tutor to review my progress and set new targets
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Discussions about my progress with my tutors are not just confined to tutorials but are constantly ongoing and sometimes happen out of class
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My tutors genuinely care about my progress on the course

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have the opportunity to take part in the enrichment programme (eg Explosive dance class, Acting Workshops, sports activities, trips)

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am encouraged to take part in activities outside the college
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Overall, I am finding my course to be fun and challenging

      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am aware what I can do after my course ends (ie what I can do next)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am being helped by my tutors to decide what to do next
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have been given help to apply to university/higher education (if appropriate)
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My property and I are safe while I am at College
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am asked for my views about issues on my course
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My tutors listen to my views
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My views are taken seriously and, where possible, acted upon
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with your College?
    Extremely satisfied
    Very satisfied
    Fairly satisfied
    Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    Fairly dissatisfied
    Very dissatisfied
    Extremely dissatisfied


  1. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the quality of teaching on your course(s)?
    Extremely satisfied
    Very satisfied
    Fairly satisfied
    Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    Fairly dissatisfied
    Very dissatisfied
    Extremely dissatisfied


  1. How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the level of support you receive from your tutors?
    Extremely satisfied
    Very satisfied
    Fairly satisfied
    Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
    Fairly dissatisfied
    Very dissatisfied
    Extremely dissatisfied


  1. An honesty question! How much do you think you have contributed to your course this year?
    I think I have contributed much to the course
    I think I have made a good contribution to the course
    I think I have made a fair contribution to the course
    I think I could have contributed more to the course
    I think I have contributed little to the course


  1. I am treated with respect by staff within Arts and Media
    Strongly agree
    Tend to agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Tend to disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. I am treated with respect by other staff within the College
    Strongly agree
    Tend to agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Tend to disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. My College asks learners for their views on how it can improve its courses, teaching and facilities
    Strongly agree
    Tend to agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Tend to disagree
    Strongly disagree


  1. My College responds positively to learners' views?
    Strongly agree
    Tend to agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Tend to disagree
    Strongly disagree





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