Research Methods (Creative)

Course aim

To familiarise students with a range of research methodologies and methods appropriate to a range of creative disciplines.

Course content

Students will develop advanced knowledge in the theories and practices of research methods and identify their application in creative disciplines as part of becoming an ethical practitioner. Students will apply knowledge and skills in literature searches or archival research, defining a researchable topic, writing a literature review and research proposal, and identifying issues and techniques in the design of small-scale research projects.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Literature review, Proposal

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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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.