This unit has been discontinued.
Commencing candidates will demonstrate learning and ability in undertaking a practice-based research project through development, writing and presentation of their research objectives and an annotated bibliography or through development of a piece of spatialised writing that includes propositional, relational and critical forms of writing. For candidates who have completed more than six months of study and XGR501 and/or XGR502 learning and ability will be demonstrated through a written research context paper that will form the basis of their confirmation presentation.
Introduction
This unit prepares commencing HDR candidates for practice-based research in the Creative Arts. The unit aims to help candidates to steep themselves in the theory of their own research area, and to be able to examine it analytically in relationship to research production. It will cover material related to research methods theory and practice including: presenting a visual thesis for examination by exhibition; methods appropriate to creative arts research; reporting the results of visual experimentation within the structure of a written exegesis; original knowledge and contribution; creative arts outputs and dissemination avenues.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Introduction to Creative Practice Research Methodologies |
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| Unit code | FSA506 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Arts |
| Coordinator | Dr. Toby Juliff |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Have gained understanding of the principles and practices in higher levels of research skills specific to artistic research.
- Have gained understanding of the relationship of writing to practice within a research higher degree structure.
- Demonstrate the ability to convey ideas and information clearly and fluently in written form through written assessment.
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Delivery is through blending learning and seminar presentations supported by readings and group discussion. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Research Aims and Objective and Annotated Bibliography OR Writing on Artwork (100%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | |
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| Recommended |
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