GCD Community Resources List

How to Contribute

Getting Started

  1. Access the Website
    Navigate to: gcdcommunityresources.myblog.arts.ac.uk
  2. Log In
    Use your UAL credentials to access the WordPress dashboard

Creating a New Post

Step 1: Navigate to Posts

  • In the WordPress dashboard, click Posts in the left sidebar
  • Select Add New

Step 2: Add Your Title

Format your title as: Title by Author, Year

Examples:

  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Michel Gondry, 2004
  • Jewish Museum, Berlin by Daniel Libeskind, 2001
  • In Search for a Miraculous by Bas Jan Ader, 1975

Adding Content

Images

Important: Don’t upload images that are already available online.

  1. Click the Image block button
  2. Select Insert from URL
  3. Copy and paste the image URL from its original source
  4. Click Apply

Videos

You can embed YouTube and Vimeo videos directly:

  1. Add a Video block
  2. Paste the video URL
  3. The video will automatically embed

[Screenshot suggestion: Video block with embedded video preview]

Description

Write a clear description of the resource. Include:

  • What it is (film, book, exhibition, etc.)
  • Brief summary or key points
  • Why it’s relevant to your practice

If you’re using a description from another source:

  • Acknowledge the source
  • Add a direct link: (Source: [Website Name])

[Screenshot suggestion: Text editor showing description with source attribution]

Categorization & Tagging

Categories (Required)

Select the appropriate unit categories:

Stage Structure:

  • Stage 1: Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4
  • Stage 2: Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8
  • Stage 3: Unit 9, Unit 10

Platform Categories (if applicable):

  • Experience & Environment
  • Information & Systems
  • Narrative & Voice
  • Strategy & Identity
  • Time & Movement

[Screenshot suggestion: Categories panel showing hierarchical structure with checkboxes]

Tags (Minimum 3 Required)

Add at least 3 relevant tags that describe themes, concepts, or media:

Examples:

  • Thematic: memory, ecology, identity, futures
  • Medium: film, architecture, publication, performance
  • Conceptual: speculative design, social justice, non-human

How to add tags:

  1. In the Tags section, type your tags
  2. Separate with commas or press Enter
  3. Suggested tags will appear based on existing community tags

[Screenshot suggestion: Tags input field with example tags and suggestions]

Best Practices

Content Requirements

Each post must include:

  • ✅ Clear title with author and date
  • ✅ Relevant image or media
  • ✅ Descriptive text (2-3 sentences minimum)
  • ✅ Proper source attribution
  • ✅ Unit category selection
  • ✅ Minimum 3 tags

Quality Guidelines

  • Be specific: Choose tags that accurately describe the content
  • Be discoverable: Think about how others might search for this resource
  • Be respectful: Always credit original sources
  • Be relevant: Connect your resource to your learning outcomes

Technical Tips

  • Use Insert from URL for images instead of uploading
  • Embed videos directly rather than linking
  • Keep descriptions concise but informative
  • Check spelling and links before publishing

Publishing Your Post

Before You Publish

  1. Preview your post to check formatting
  2. Ensure all required fields are completed
  3. Verify links work correctly
  4. Check that tags and categories are selected

Publishing

  1. Click Publish when ready
  2. Your post will appear in the community collection
  3. Others can discover it through categories and tags

[Screenshot suggestion: Publish panel showing preview and publish buttons]

Finding Your Contributions

Your Contextual Resources List

  • Use the search function to find your individual contributions
  • Your posts will be grouped by author
  • Others can explore your unique collection of references

Community Discovery

  • Browse by unit categories to see all resources for specific units
  • Use tags to find resources across different units and contributors
  • Explore connections between different practices and themes

Submission Requirements

Per Project: Submit at least 3 resources for each project Per Unit: Contribute throughout the unit, not just at the end Quality over Quantity: Focus on resources that genuinely inform your practice

Getting Help

Technical Issues:

  • Contact your unit tutor
  • Check the WordPress help documentation
  • Ask peers in your unit

Content Questions:

  • Refer to unit briefs for guidance
  • Discuss relevance with tutors
  • Look at existing community posts for examples

Remember: Your contributions help build our collective knowledge and create new pathways for discovery across the entire course community.