RESEARCH METHODS - CREATIVE ARTS B

VPA4RMB

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Research in art and design practice enables students to examine the content and principles upon which their work is based in order to place their practice in a contemporary context. Students will develop the critical and theoretical research skills required to write a minor thesis (exegesis) which through the exporation of content and contextual data describes the area of research interest.The exegesis is a vital component of the honours year, as it should inform and support synegistically the practical project.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Vincent Alessi

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 BEHVA or AHCAB or AHCAM

Co-requisites: N/A

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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop and apply art project management skills in a professional environment

Activities:: Produce a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Work independently and collaboratively in the creative arts discipline in response to project demands.

Activities:: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and contextualize either individually or collaboratively in an arts project.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

03. Apply interpersonal communication skills in modes suited to a range of audiences

Activities:: Interpret, communicate and present complex work and ideas to specialist and non specialist audiences using professional conventions.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

04. Develop a research methodology around a selected content proposal

Activities:: Demonstration of the ability to generate, research and explore ideas, concepts through integrated creative, critical thinking
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Develop professional academic writing skills

Activities:: Produce an academic exegesis/report that conforms to academic requirements
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

06. Apply appropriate presentation skills to exegesis and visual work submission.

Activities:: Develop the appropriate professional standards of visual presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vincent Alessi

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Fial Exegesis (9000 words)		100	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06

Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Day