COP3 Aims Lecture

Theory -> Action -> Reflection

The module is holistic and there will be a grade for the whole module.

Theory and Practical will be synthesised.

Cohesive Research Project across practical and contextual outcomes, in response to a proposal and this research has to be self organised and personal (independant).  In depth, critical research, a coherent written argument and related practical investigation based on analysis and evaluation.

Written element cannot just be subjective or reflecting,

The work undertaken will reveal the student's appreciation and application of research approaches and methodologies.

Methodology - trying to figure out what the possible outcome could be, a way of going about doing something, or the science of it.

Lecture 2 - Organising your Research Project - 23/10/2013 - 4pm-5pm

Lecture 3 - Methodologies & Critical Analysis 6/11/2013 - 12.15pm-1.15pm

Lecture 4 - Academic Conventions 28/11/2013 1pm- 2pm

Lecture 5 - Resolving your Research 

400 hours study for 40 credit module

6-9000 word written element

DEADLINE - 17th January 

Try to have a substancial draft submitted by Christmas and have received feedback

Learning Outcomes

6A1 Demonstrate and independant critical understanding of the aesthetic, cultural, historical, technololgical, social, political or other contexts relevant to individual subject disciplines.  

Show a critical understanding! 

6B1:  Evidence the ability to use logic, reasoning, and critical judgement to analyse ideas from a range of primary and secondary sources, and employ critical and theoretical methodologies to evaluate examples from the relevant subject discipline.

6C1:  Evidence the capacity for undertaking a wide range of independant practical and theoretical research that demonstrates an informed application

6D1:  Organise, plan and effectively manage self - directed


Adapt Proposal Form to use as the starting point as a discussion with supervisor
Reconsider the viability of your research
If necessary complete a new proposal form
Try to complete in as much detail as possible

Contextual Research
Research into Audience/Market
Research for Making/New Techniques
Experimenting
Practice centered Research*