The Keynote Project conducted an in-depth audit of fourteen HE institutions, collating existing good practice in relation to key skills. The institutions were selected after analysis of all QAA Materials Technology Institutional Reports, with supporting analysis of Art and Design institutions.

Six of these institutions, who demonstrated interest and innovation in the area of key skills, were chosen for closer liaison to stimulate/share ideas. They were asked to provide examples of good practice in the development, delivery and assessment of key skills.

Examples were also provided by the Keynote Project consortium partners. Some of the institutions audited in the Materials Technology area were not directly involved in textiles, fashion and printing however, their examples of good practice have generic application to illustrate the embedding of key skills within their courses.