RESEARCH METHODS A - VISUAL ARTS
VPA4RMA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to and examine ideas and methodologies relevant to practice-led research. In weekly seminars students will engage with key ideas, theories and methodological frameworks, which will inform and help refine their research question/proposal and develop a research methodology appropriate to their year-long project. Subjects covered in the seminars will include the investigation of advanced theory, the development of research skills and an exploration of methodological approaches in a contemporary art and practice-led context. This will be complemented by gallery visits and studio critique sessions. Students will expand their theoretical knowledge and develop critical, analytical and research skills required to write a minor thesis (exegesis) which through the exploration of content and contextual data describes their area of research interest. This subject is linked to the second semester subject VPA4RMB and the writing of the final exegesis and must be undertaken concurrently with VPA4SPA in Semester 1. Honours can only be completed full time.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Caroline Wallace
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: Produce a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission in BEHVA or AHCAB or AHCAM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
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Learning resources
Visual research : an introduction to research methodologies in graphic design.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Noble, I. & Bestley R. , c
Year: 2005
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Publisher: LONDON : AVA.
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Visualizing research : a guide for postgraduate students in art and design.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Gray, C. & Malins J.
Year: 2004
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Publisher: BURLINGTON : ASHGATE
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Art practice as research : inquiry in the visual arts
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Sullivan, G. , c
Year: 2005
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Publisher: OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE PUBLICATIONS
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Visual methodologies : an introduction to the interpretation of visual materials.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Rose, G.
Year: 2001
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Publisher: LONDON ; THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE.
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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WBL addtional requirements: N/A