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Research Methods
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| SCQF level: |
11: |
| SCQF credit value: |
20.00 |
| ECTS credit value: |
10
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| Module code: |
DES11101 |
| Module leader: |
MISS KIRSTIE JAMIESON |
| School |
Arts & Creative Industries |
| Subject area group: |
Art, Design & Communication |
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Prerequisites
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There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
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 2013/4, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Napier University
| Occurrence: | 001 | | Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face | | Location of delivery: | NAPIER | | Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | DR PAUL RODGERS | | Module Organiser: | | | Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning & teaching methods including their alignment to LOs Each taught input uses a wide variety of audio-visual resources, group discussion and activity to foster group engagement in a studio environment. Studio based design activities will enable you to examine various research methods (LO1) and devise your own strategies for gathering data (LO2). You will be supported in the planning and undertaking of research tasks followed by critical appraisal and analysis of the outcomes (LO3,4), and application of conclusions to the deign process (LO5). We will also ask you to undertake peer reviews to develop your self reflective and critical skills. Teaching and learning methods on this module reflect the variety of topics and approaches to self selected projects, both in theory and practice. Tutorials, seminars and practical sessions (e.g. workshops) will explore and develop your capabilities in research and analysis. Supporting documentation and bespoke handouts will facilitate learning.Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsIn industry, major design consultancies will use of specialist design research practitioners. Undertaking a large scale self selected design project develops your critical, practical and analytical capabilities, enhancing your visual, verbal and written presentation skills, and provide a context within which you can locate your individual design work. Assessment (formative and summative)You will undertake two studio based design research projects that will require the submission of creative workbooks (sketchbooks), folios of design research and representation and conclusion of data in appropriate formats (printed presentation boards, slide shows, video, artefacts, and written reports). Formative assessment is provided throughout the module by personal and group tutorials and feedback. Summative assessment occurs twice on this module, once during interim reviews of works in progress, which is weighted at 50% and at the end of the module when the project is presented which is weighted at 50%. Research/ teaching linkagesThe module employs techniques widely in use by our own teaching team. You will plan, research, analyse and interpret collected evidence; your collected research will then be utilised in the development of practical projects; your practical project will integrate their secondary and primary research. Supporting equality and diversity The module embraces the ideals of equality and diversity. The module content examines issues such as multiculturalism, global communication and diversity in society. All project notes are available on WebCT to cater for the diverse student group. Timetabled academic supervision is available each taught week of the module to support students.Accessibility is built into the module . All module materials (visuals, handouts, WebCT) are designed in line with Napier's accessibility policy, and guidelines from the British Dyslexia Association and TechDis.Internationalisation The module embraces a world view of design. Design is a global industry influenced by, and influencing diverse cultures. This module promotes the exploration and understanding of cultural design differences.
| | Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) | | Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | | FACE TO FACE | Tutorial / Seminar / Class Groupwork | 48 | | Independent Learning | Individual Learning Activities | 152 | | Total Study Hours | 200 | | Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment | | Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | | OTHER Progress Review | 50 | 1-5 | 7 | HOURS= WORDS= | | OTHER Final Project Submission | 50 | LO:1-5 | 15 | HOURS= WORDS= | | Component 1 subtotal: | 100 | | | Component 2 subtotal: | 0 | | | | | Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |
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What you will learn and what this module is about:
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This module is designed to enhance your knowledge and skills required to undertake an advanced range of positivist and interpretavist research methods appropriate to contemporary design practice from ethnography and interviews to phenomenology and narrative. as part of the development of a postgraduate level creative project.You will develop and refine your skills in design research methods, analysis of design precedents, and critical interpretation in relation to contemporary design practice by employing strategies and techniques in the collection, analysis and (re)presentation of data from a wide range of primary and secondary sources. You will be able to critically explore and evaluate these research processes graphically, textually and verbally.
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Description of module content:
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We will introduce you to advanced research methods for design practice which include case studies in design research and ethnographically-oriented research. You will undertake a research project using design research methods, collection techniques and analysis/interpretation techniques. This will be evidenced by design research presentation techniques such as morphological analysis, concept selection and evaluation techniques.The module will cover design research methods that will enable you to ask, learn, look and try things during the early exploratory stages of the design process in a creative manner. You will explore advanced research methods for design practice which include case studies in design research and ethnographically-oriented research. You will undertake a research project using design research methods, collection techniques and analysis/interpretation techniques. This will be evidenced by design research presentation techniques such as morphological analysis, concept selection and evaluation techniques.
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Learning Outcomes for module:
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Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:LO1. Demonstrate critical appraisal of research methods for creative and critical practice.LO2. Rationalise and devise appropriate research methods for practical design projects.LO3. Plan and undertake a sustained research investigation in the context of a creative design project.LO4. Analyse, interpret and present a research document or slide show which includes the key findings of the research investigation LO5. Produce and appraise thorough research through the application of appropriate critical research methodologies.
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Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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T1: BRYMAN, A., Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2001.T2: IDEO, IDEO Methods Cards, William Stout Architectural Books, San Francisco, 2002.T3: JORDAN, P., Designing Pleasurable Products, Taylor and Francis, London, 2002.T4: KELLY, T. The Ten Faces of Innovation, Harper Collins 2005T5: NOBLE, I. and BESTLEY, R., Visual Research: An Introduction to Research Methodologies in Graphic Design, AVA Publishing SA, 2005. T6: PINK, S., Doing Visual Ethnography: Images, Media and Representation in Research, Sage Publications Ltd., London, 2001.
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