Core Module Information
Module title: Research Methods

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: DES11101
Module leader: Peter Buwert
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

You will be introduced 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 leading to an informed and rigorously developed proposal for the execution of a design major project. 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.

Learning Outcomes for module:

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 major project.

LO4: Analyse, interpret and present a research assignment and supporting journal which includes the key findings of the research investigation.

LO5: Produce and appraise thorough research through the application of appropriate critical research methodologies.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Buwert
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Seminar 48
Online Guided independent study 152
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 50 1~2~3~4~5 7 , WORDS= 3500
Project - Written 50 1~2~3~4~5 13 , WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Research Methods