AAD Research Methods

Course aim

To familiarise students with a range of research methodologies appropriate to related specialisation in art, craft and/or design.

Course content

Students will develop advanced knowledge in the theories and practices of methods of research and their applications in the fields of architecture, art and design. Students will apply knowledge to demonstrate skills in literature searches and archival research, defining a researchable topic, writing the literature review and the research proposal, issues and techniques in design of small-scale research projects in art, craft and design.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Annotated bibliography, Literature/artefact review, Thesis proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.