James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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GA4021:12

Research Practice

Townsville

HECS Band 1

Contact hours as negotiated with the Head of College through the supervisor. Full year.

Available, at the discretion of the Head of College, to all students with a BCommunication Design or equivalent qualification undertaking the honours research degree.

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of practice-based research and provides them with the opportunity to further develop graphic design or illustration skills to enhance their individual creative portfolio.

Learning Objectives:

practise and acquire advanced techniques within the chosen field of design or illustration to a fully professional level;

create a body of work where a strong relationship between theory and practice is demonstrated.

Assessment by presentation of a previously agreed upon body of work leading to a one-person exhibition, presentation or installation in an accredited space or site. The body of work should be accompanied by a professional standard of documentation in the form of a catalogue, statement, invitations and identification of works shown.