Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- identify and review relevant research literature
- identify and formulate appropriate research questions
- choose suitable methodologies and methods to be able to carry out their MA thesis research.
Credits: 4
Schedule: 12.01.2021 - 16.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Masood Masoodian
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Masood Masoodian
Contact information for the course (valid 10.12.2020-21.12.2112):
This year the course will be conducted using Zoom application. Please check the links in MyCourses.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course is an introduction to academic research in arts and design. It discusses different types of research methodologies commonly used in arts and design, and provides an overview of the relevant qualitative, quantitative, visual, applied and artistic research methodologies and their related methods. A particular emphasis is given to those methodologies and methods used in visual communication design research. Lectures include group discussions and practical exercises on defining research questions and identifying suitable methodologies and methods to address the proposed research questions in the context of MA theses.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Students are required to: 1) attend and actively participate in at least 80% of the lectures, 2) develop a research plan as part of a course assignment, and 3) take a course exam based on a selected book.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
18 hours in lectures
90 hours independent work
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The proposed books for the course exam, from which one must be selected, are:
- Gjoko Muratovski (2016), Research for Designers: A Guide to Methods and Practice. SAGE Publications.
- Gillian Rose 2016: (4th Edition). Visual Methodologies. An Introduction to Researching with Visual Materials. SAGE Publications.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
DOM-E0005 Research skills. This course is interchangeable with Research Skills with Focus on Photography and Research Skills for New Media.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
None