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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCaroline Wallace
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning Activities Produce a coherent thematic folio of artwork through praxis.
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission in BEHVA or AHCAB or AHCAM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Visualizing research : a guide for postgraduate students in art and design.
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorGray, C. & Malins J.
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBURLINGTON : ASHGATE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Visual methodologies : an introduction to the interpretation of visual materials.
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorRose, G.
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLONDON ; THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. : SAGE.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Art practice as research : inquiry in the visual arts
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSullivan, G. , c
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOAKS, CALIF. : SAGE PUBLICATIONS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Visual research : an introduction to research methodologies in graphic design.
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorNoble, I. & Bestley R. , c
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLONDON : AVA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
Select to view your study options…