CV4041 - Introduction to Research Methodology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Creative Arts

Available to students with a bachelors degree in Communication Design, Music, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts or equivalent qualification.

This subject focuses upon the need for methodology/formal recognition of the techniques and issues involved in creative arts research documentation and practice. It leads students to a critical examination of the theoretical/practical aspects of a variety of research strategies as well as providing experience of creative arts techniques. Students are introduced to flexible delivery formats allowing for AV presentation, performance, discussion and other practical activities.

Learning Outcomes

• identify the requirements, conditions and issues associated with the implementation and management of a research project;
• identify and discuss the major theoretical perspectives particular to the various disciplines in creative arts;
• introduce candidates to a range of research methodologies, practice and theories;
• use computer software to enhance the management, analysis and production of a research project;
• acquire the skills of conducting a formal analysis of artistic forms of expression;
• enable candidates to locate their work within the framework of their discipline of contemporary arts practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

Literacy in computer communication and word processing

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 4
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Non-standard start/end 10-Feb-2007 to 04-May-2007
Face to face teaching (Two full day workshops on 10/2 and 10/3)
Coord/Lect:	Dr Stephen Naylor.
Contact hours:	16 hours workshops/Seminars - Two one day seminars (10th Feb and 10th March) 13 hours - Online workshops
Assessment:	presentations (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (15%); multidraft Essays (25%); class work development of aims and rationale for your research topic (10%); research journal (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.