This module develops and consolidates a student's ability to undertake a major research and writing project. It enables students to carry out an extended body of research on an agreed topic of their choice (appropriate to critical and contextual inquiry) relevant to Art and Practice, in conjunction with the supervisory team. (The module will focus on the various approaches to research and the two main approaches of qualitative and quantitative will be explicated. Attention will be paid to ethical research practices and that students are aware of codes of practice including the utilisation of human participants, environmental and cultural concerns relevant to their topic.
Research and study skills will include - how to manage your project (time, workload and record keeping) ; how to undertake effective literature searches including the use of digital sources; and lastly, effective communication through a written extended assignment (including critical evaluation). These skills will be developed within the context of the subject area resulting in critical inquiry of a text/image format, for example an extended essay or extended report. It will emphasise the cultural, historical, theoretical and conceptual elements as necessary.
- Teacher: Jonathan Moss
- Teacher: Jack Newbert
- Teacher: Samantha Williams