Modules

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 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. This module is a standalone module that is related to Creative Research Portfolio Part 2 where you are expected to apply the methods discussed in Part 1.
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
2026/7, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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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 10 Regular contact with a specialist supervisor who will guide you in your independent study.
Online Guided independent study 183 You will conduct thorough research into a specific topic and prepare a means of communicating your progress with your supervisor.
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 Exam Period , WORDS= 5000 words This critical essay will involve a thorough literature review of your chosen topic. Conducting the literature review will guide your applied research in further studies, usually undertaken in the module Creative Research Portfolio (Part 2). Accompanying your literature review will be a detailed plan for the applied execution of your research.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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