Core Module Information
Module title: Creative Research Portfolio Part 1

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

Module code: DES11155
Module leader: Tom Flint
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:

This module is a standalone module that is related to Creative Research Portfolio Part 2. This module enables you to prepare the groundwork for an extensive individual research project that tests creative practice and design issues through primary and secondary research. Over the course of this module you will be supported through your management and preparation of a literature review. This module will enhance your ability to critically assess methodological applicability, research credibility, ethics and develop an understanding of research in and through creative practice and guide your management of a research project. The suitability of format and research content will be agreed between you and your tutor early in the module. The final submission will be in the form of a 5,000 word literature review with a timeline that outlines proposed activity, primary research methods and outcomes that set out a plan for further study, typically in Creative Research Portfolio Part Two.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Demonstrate critical awareness of current understanding around a contextual topic by conducting a suitable investigation and thorough investigation into current thinking around this topic.
LO2: Critically evaluate a creative research process to inform and generate ideas.
LO3: Critically appraise and select a proposal for further creative development.
LO4: Detail, specify and produce a plan for a creative outcome to appropriate industry standards.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, 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: Kirstie Jamieson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 7 A series of lectures and workshops discussing how to investigate and conduct a research project.
Online Project Supervision 12 Regular contact with a specialist supervisor who will guide you in your independent study.
Online Guided independent study 181 Guided Independent Study drawing from your self directed study and supervision meetings.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 15 , WORDS= 5000 words This critical essay will involve a thorough literature review of your chosen topic. Conducting the literature review will guide your topic for the second part of the module. With your literature review you will submit a detailed plan for the applied execution of your research in the second part.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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