In this module, you will learn about a range of research methodologies appropriate to the development of analytical and critical research skills. Topics covered in taught sessions may include: fieldwork methods, ethnography, practice-based research, retrieval skills, referencing and academic writing. You will apply these methods to create an analytical piece of work. 

Students within Art, Design and Innovation will take this module

This module offers opportunities for students to critically appraise methods and subject-specific tools by which research projects are designed and formed. Using methods explored in the module, students will develop a research proposal of their own, which will provide the foundation for the major research project. Independent learning will be a feature of the module.

Students within Art, Design and Innovation will take this module

This module provides an opportunity for the exploration of realising an individual research project.  This requires the presentation of a body of work that demonstrates autonomy of concept and realisation. The student is expected to critique the practices they investigate and deploy a wide range of techniques or research appropriate to the inquiry.  

The outcome of this module will reflect the ambitions of the individual student as identified in a project proposal developed through discussion with their tutor and Programme Leader. Whilst the project proposal provides a useful framework, it does not prescribe the outcome and students are encouraged to experiment and be ambitious in terms of the content, form, and presentation of the work as it develops through the course of the module.

Other students will take this module

This module offers opportunities for students to critically appraise methods and subject-specific tools by which research projects are designed and formed. Using methods explored in the module, students will develop a research proposal of their own, which will provide the foundation for the major research project. Independent learning will be a feature of the module.

Other students will take this module

This module provides an opportunity for the exploration of realising an individual research project.  This requires the presentation of a body of work that demonstrates autonomy of concept and realisation. The student is expected to critique the practices they investigate and deploy a wide range of techniques or research appropriate to the inquiry.  

The outcome of this module will reflect the ambitions of the individual student as identified in a project proposal developed through discussion with their tutor and Programme Leader. Whilst the project proposal provides a useful framework, it does not prescribe the outcome and students are encouraged to experiment and be ambitious in terms of the content, form, and presentation of the work as it develops through the course of the module.