RESEARCH METHODS - VISUAL ARTS A

VPA4RVA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The theory/research component is mandatory and must be undertaken concurrently with VPA4SPA in Semester 1 and VPA4SPB and VPA4RVB in Semester 2. Critical dialogue and theoretical analysis pursued through lectures and tutorials contribute to the production of an exegesis which will inform examination of studio outcomes.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Elliot Howard

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission in either BEHVA or RHVAGD

Co-requisites: VPA4RVB, VPA4SPB, VPA4SPA

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Art practice as research : inquiry in the visual arts	Recommended	Sullivan, G. , c2005.	OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE PUBLICATIONS
Readings	Visual methodologies : an introduction to the interpretation of visual materials.	Recommended	Rose, G., 2001	LONDON ; THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE.
Readings	Visual research : an introduction to research methodologies in graphic design.	Recommended	Noble, I. & Bestley R. , c2005	LONDON : AVA.
Readings	Visualizing research : a guide for postgraduate students in art and design.	Recommended	Gray, C. & Malins J., 2004.	BURLINGTON : ASHGATE

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Elliot Howard

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
Exegesis Part A- (3000 - 4000 words)		50
Exhibition		30
Seminar presentation - Context paper (equivalent to 500 words)		20

Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day