Building on the knowledge gained, you will explore and develop technical skills within a more focused context with greater emphasis upon research, experimentation, analysis and evaluation within two specialist areas of Art and Design and/or Media. Workshops at this stage will develop your own personal methodology enabling you to work with an increased level of creativity and independence. The evolution of a portfolio of artwork and written proposal is an essential feature of this stage. This module also serves as a precursor to your final project and will provide you with an opportunity to enter a more personal interrogation and diagnosis to identify ambitions within a specific field. In doing so, you will begin to develop the requisite professional skills necessary for progression within your chosen specialist practice. Graduate Attributes: Collaborative, Lifelong Learning. 

In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the critical debates and issues relevant to contemporary practice. It will provide an exciting opportunity for you to explore wider concepts that are applicable to your subject specialism and build on the understanding gained in the HE4 contextual module. The themes explored are also applicable to professional practice modules in respect of the role of the animator/ illustrator. This module will also feed in to the HE6 contextual module.

Through a series of lectures and seminars you will explore some of the meanings, functions and intentions of practice within a dynamic set of theoretical considerations concerning the past, present and future. Research and study skills are an integral part of the module and blended learning forms part of the learning and teaching process, for example electronic checking of written work and participating in online discussions and research. This module emphasises the relevance of conceptual thinking as applied to practice and the themes and theories explored in the module should be applied to the practical modules.

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.

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.

The Major Project module is a substantial piece of work that will enable you to demonstrate the extent of your achievement on the degree, integrating your ongoing personal research with the development of a body of practical work appropriate to your discipline. The final body of work should demonstrate your originality of ideas, independence of study, innovative use of materials and media and an appropriate, coherent, personal understanding of practice, underpinned by sound investigative research practice which fully contextualises the area you are planning to investigate. The final outcomes will be based on your proposal which will be developed and agreed upon in conjunction with your tutor/s.

The Major Project module is a substantial piece of work that will enable you to demonstrate the extent of your achievement on the degree, integrating your ongoing personal research with the development of a body of practical work appropriate to your discipline. The final body of work should demonstrate your originality of ideas, independence of study, innovative use of materials and media and an appropriate, coherent, personal understanding of practice, underpinned by sound investigative research practice which fully contextualises the area you are planning to investigate. The final outcomes will be based on your proposal which will be developed and agreed upon in conjunction with your tutor/s.

Skills 102: This module will further support the development of key academic skills required for degree level study and at the same time develop an understanding of academic integrity and the implications of academic misconduct. You will undertake research and present your findings verbally and in writing. The GAME attributes covered in this module are - effective communicator and self-aware

Welcome to the official Moodle Page for the TIRI Conference 2023, scheduled to take place on September 5th and 6th. This virtual learning environment (VLE) has been designed to enhance your conference experience by providing convenient access to all essential resources and interactive elements. Here, you'll find direct links to live streams, allowing you to engage with insightful presentations and discussions in real time.

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This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the critical debates and issues relevant to contemporary practice. It will provide an exciting opportunity for you to explore wider concepts that are applicable to your subject specialism.

Through a series of lectures and seminars you will explore some of the meanings, functions and intentions of practice within a dynamic set of theoretical considerations concerning the past, present and future.

Research and study skills are an integral part of the module and blended learning forms part of the learning and teaching process, for example electronic checking of written work and participating in online discussions and research. This module emphasises the relevance of conceptual thinking as applied to practice.

Assignment (1) First 7 weeks

Research and create a 'family' of characters for animation. (minimum x 3)

Create turnarounds and character sheets for each.

Explore the characters' traits and expand data.

Assignment (2) Second 7 weeks.

Animate your characters in keeping with work in Ass (1) (30 secs)

This module is designed to bring together contemporary practice developments through critical and practical engagement via a personal, negotiated project. The module will provide the opportunity to build a body of practical work based on a proposal of advanced practice at Master's level. Students will: critically reflect and build upon their previous experience; develop new skills through experimentation and critical reflection; identify, critically explore and apply a research methodology as it applies to the specialism; critically engage with and demonstrate the development of practice; demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems; and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks.

Welcome to your Work Based Project study area, designed to support your employer-led research project. 
Here you will find the Zoom links to the Friday teaching sessions as timetabled and useful materials on business and research methodologies to facilitate your journey. 
Translations:

IfATE: Work based project

University: Dissertation

Organisation: Business case / strategy

Please always refer back to the criteria in the EPA to shape and guide your WBP.

HE3 Foundation Module - Mondays and Wednesdays with Dr Ann Kolodziejski & Dr Brian Williamson

HE3 Foundation Module - Tuesday and Wednesdays with Dr Andrew Collett and Dr Kingsley Bowoto

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In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of product design, systems, modelling, and prototyping as applied to medical devices. You will investigate how elements such as biological, electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. It will additionally develop your knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies and in higher education. This module teaches and assesses (EA2/4b) (D3b) (EL5) (P2) and develops (Sm1b/2b/3b) (D4/6) (EL1/2) (P1/3/4/5/6/7) (G1).

In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of product design, systems, modelling, and prototyping as applied to medical devices. You will investigate how elements such as biological, electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. It will additionally develop your knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies and in higher education. 

The Project involves an investigation into a medical/biomedical engineering problem, theory, or system in order to achieve aims and objectives leading to outcomes that are clearly defined at the outset. The project typically involves research, lab-based or workshop-based activities and investigation, testing and report writing. In response to the findings of the investigation, a design solution will be developed which can be virtual or theoretical or a combination of both. The solution will be achieved through the effective application of a ‘design process’ involving the following steps: Conceive a problem, Design a solution, Implement the solution, and Operate the solution (CDIO). It is reasonably possible to “design” anything: a manufacturing system, an electronic chip, a piece of software, a biomedical sensor, a tissue engineering scaffold, or even a set of experiments to determine an optimal solution to another design brief. As long as the project makes clear what the external requirements were and describes using detailed analysis (qualitative / quantitative) the process of how they have been met, it will satisfy the 'design' requirements. Professional development (CPD) and Project Management are also important elements embedded within this module. This module provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your deep understanding and problem solving ability within an engineering context. Project titles will be agreed with a supervisor prior to commencement. There is also scope for this module to be undertaken in cooperation with an external client or company. This module teaches and assesses (EA1b/3b/4b) (D1/2/4/5) (P2/4/7) and develops (Sm1b/2b) (EA3b) (D6) (EL3b/4/5) (P1/8) (G1/2/3b/4).

The Project involves an investigation into a medical/biomedical engineering problem, theory, or system in order to achieve aims and objectives leading to outcomes that are clearly defined at the outset. The project typically involves research, lab-based or workshop-based activities and investigation, testing and report writing. In response to the findings of the investigation, a design solution will be developed which can be virtual or theoretical or a combination of both. The solution will be achieved through the effective application of a ‘design process’ involving the following steps: Conceive a problem, Design a solution, Implement the solution, and Operate the solution (CDIO). It is reasonably possible to “design” anything: a manufacturing system, an electronic chip, a piece of software, a biomedical sensor, a tissue engineering scaffold, or even a set of experiments to determine an optimal solution to another design brief. As long as the project makes clear what the external requirements were and describes using detailed analysis (qualitative / quantitative) the process of how they have been met, it will satisfy the 'design' requirements. Professional development (CPD) and Project Management are also important elements embedded within this module. This module provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your deep understanding and problem solving ability within an engineering context. Project titles will be agreed with a supervisor prior to commencement. There is also scope for this module to be undertaken in cooperation with an external client or company. This module teaches and assesses (EA1b/3b/4b) (D1/2/4/5) (P2/4/7) and develops (Sm1b/2b) (EA3b) (D6) (EL3b/4/5) (P1/8) (G1/2/3b/4).

The Project involves an investigation into a medical/biomedical engineering problem, theory, or system in order to achieve aims and objectives leading to outcomes that are clearly defined at the outset. The project typically involves research, lab-based or workshop-based activities, and investigation, testing, and report writing. In response to the findings of the investigation, a design solution will be developed which can be virtual or theoretical, or a combination of both. The solution will be achieved through the effective application of a ‘design process’ involving the following steps: Conceive a problem, Design a solution, Implement the solution, and Operate the solution (CDIO). It is reasonably possible to “design” anything: a manufacturing system, an electronic chip, a piece of software, a biomedical sensor, a tissue engineering scaffold, or even a set of experiments to determine an optimal solution to another design brief. As long as the project makes clear what the external requirements were and describes using detailed analysis (qualitative/quantitative) the process of how they have been met, it will satisfy the 'design' requirements. Professional development (CPD) and Project Management are also important elements embedded within this module. This module provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your deep understanding and problem-solving ability within an engineering context. Project titles will be agreed with a supervisor prior to commencement. There is also scope for this module to be undertaken in cooperation with an external client or company. This module teaches and assesses (C4) (C5) (C6) (C8) (C9) (C10) (C11) and (C17) and develops (C1) (C2) (C3) (C7) (C12) (C13) (C14) and (C15).

In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of medical devices and Implants. You will investigate how elements such as biological, mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. The module will additionally develop your knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies, and in higher education.

In this module, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of medical devices and Implants. You will investigate how elements such as biological, mechanical, electrical, electronic, computer, and control, are applied in the context of biomedical systems. You will also explore aspects such as material compatibility, production, manufacturing, and potential recycling. The module will additionally develop the knowledge and skills required for designing new medical devices and processes, and prepare you for potential careers in the medical device supply chain, in research laboratories, in government agencies, and in higher education. This module teaches and assesses M1, M2, M5, M7, and M17 and also develops M4 and M16 of the AHEP4 for CEng.

Further academic skills will further support your development of key skills required for degree level study and at the same time develop an understanding academic integrity and the implications of academic misconduct. You will undertake research and present your findings verbally, visually and in writing. The Game Attributes for this module are: Effective Communicator and Self-Awareness.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module introduces you to business management study, enabling you to understand, develop, apply and reflect on essential professional and study skills required for success. This includes planning and organisation, research and writing, presentation, time management, managing health and well-being and other practical skills which will help you to improve your success in business study and professional practice. The module helps you strengthen your study and learning skills and explore strategies for lifelong learning, as part of your personal development planning.

This module supports the student’s personal development and employability through self-reflection and the development and delivery of a negotiated mini research project whilst working for an organisation.

It also provides students with an understanding of the roles and career options in Business Management and supports the development of documentation required to effectively apply for a relevant role.

To assist in the completion of the research project, students will also learn practical research methods.

This module supports the student’s personal development and employability through self-reflection and the development and delivery of a negotiated mini research project whilst working for an organisation.

It also provides students with an understanding of the roles and career options in Business Management and supports the development of documentation required to effectively apply for a relevant role.

To assist in the completion of the research project, students will also learn practical research methods.

This module supports the student’s personal development and employability through self-reflection and the development and delivery of a negotiated mini research project whilst working for an organisation.

It also provides students with an understanding of the roles and career options in Business Management and supports the development of documentation required to effectively apply for a relevant role.

To assist in the completion of the research project, students will also learn practical research methods.

This module supports the student’s personal development and employability through self-reflection and the development and delivery of a negotiated mini research project whilst working for an organisation.

It also provides students with an understanding of the roles and career options in Business Management and supports the development of documentation required to effectively apply for a relevant role.

To assist in the completion of the research project, students will also learn practical research methods.

This module supports the student’s personal development and employability through self-reflection and the development and delivery of a negotiated mini research project whilst working for an organisation.

It also provides students with an understanding of the roles and career options in Business Management and supports the development of documentation required to effectively apply for a relevant role.

To assist in the completion of the research project, students will also learn practical research methods.

This module is designed to further enhance your academic research skills. You will consider different forms of primary research and the ways in which data can be collected and analysed. You will explore the discipline of academic writing and further develop an awareness of secondary research sources and literature searching techniques. Ethical considerations such as confidentiality, data protection and unfair means will be taken into account.

This module is designed to further enhance your academic research skills. You will consider different forms of primary research and the ways in which data can be collected and analysed. You will explore the discipline of academic writing and further develop an awareness of secondary research sources and literature searching techniques. Ethical considerations such as confidentiality, data protection and unfair means will be taken into account.

This Professional Dissertation module enables you to undertake an independent and substantial piece of research in an area relevant to your field of study or employment aspiration, in order to further your knowledge and practice. The Professional Dissertation may be a substantial piece of written work or may take the form of a large-scale technical or creative project resulting in an exhibition (online or in a designated space), a live project, event, publication or equivalent artefact. In all cases, the Professional Dissertation will be focused on a personally researched work related theme. The work should be unique and address a specific question or issue. Workshop sessions explore research theories, strategies and data analysis methods. Following the completion of a suitable Professional Dissertation research proposal (Summative Assessment One), which may reflect an expansion of previous bodies of work in cognate subject areas, you will undertake secondary and primary research supported by a Professional Dissertation supervisor. The critical application of Research Ethics will form part of your proposal. You will be expected to demonstrate a high level of autonomy in the critical use of knowledge derived from diverse sources and to demonstrate a high degree of analytical and critical ability in the application of theoretical frameworks and literature, drawing justified conclusions and making recommendations in your Professional Dissertation (Summative Assessment Two) The final part of this module is the Professional Showcase (Summative Assessment Three) where you will demonstrate your output through presentation, poster, performance, creative installation or any other suitable method agreed with your supervisor. This showcase will be a springboard to professional work and will therefore be attended by employers and relevant stakeholders in the field.

This module develops an understanding of the professional and legal constraints within which computing specialists operate. The module operates using a ‘discursive’ environment where you will be confronted with the social and ethical issues of using technology, considering both regional and global trends and perspectives. Skills learnt will include how to communicate your work effectively keeping in line with the process and standards to be adhered to as a Professional in Computing Field. The module helps to develop a mature attitude to working as an ethical, sustainability aware, computer or information systems professional as well as build upon your undergraduate research skills through the introduction and application of advanced techniques to support you in your professional practice.

This module develops an understanding of the professional and legal constraints within which computing specialists operate. The module operates using a ‘discursive’ environment where you will be confronted with the social and ethical issues of using technology. The module develops and consolidates your ability to undertake a major research project. The two main approaches, quantitative and qualitative, will be explicated, exemplifying how data is collected and analysed within each of these areas, looking at the different conceptual frameworks and tools available. Skills learnt will include: how to manage your project in terms of time, workload, and record-keeping; how to undertake an effective literature search including the use of digital resources; and, lastly, how to communicate your work effectively. The module helps to develop in you a mature attitude to working as an ethical, environmentally aware, computer or information systems professional.

The Major Project module is undertaken by all the undergraduate students in the faculty in their final year. It is a substantial piece of work that will enable you to demonstrate the extent of your achievement on the degree as a whole. The range of projects will vary but the following features will be common to all: You will be allocated a member of academic staff to act as a supervisor once your area of study is agreed; Before work on the major project can commence, you will define the projects terms of reference as a document which will include: Aims and objectives consistent with the “SMARTER” notion (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timed, Extending, Relevant); Appropriate consideration of research ethics and health and safety practice in line with University policy. 

• Aim

  To provide learners with an understanding of computer games development as an underpinning technological concept in the fields of computer gaming and systems development.

• Unit Abstract

  What makes a great game? Although it’s easy to say, “This is a great game” when your character has just cleared a zone and your friend’s voice buzzes in your headset letting you know that everybody is waiting for you to join the party – then another player interrupts suggesting tactics to take down the next objective. However, it is a completely different story when you (the designer) are sitting, staring at a blank sheet of paper and your producer is expecting you to present ‘The next big title’. This unit introduces students to an exploration of the practices, principles and skills needed to successfully design a game. Initially this unit establishes an overall history of games and reviews how they have (and are still) evolving. It also takes the opportunity to introduce and assess common game features and help the students identify the roles, responsibilities and challenges of game design. As part of this unit students will become familiar with a range of standard documents associated with games design including the ‘Game Design Document’. Before students embark on defining, designing and documenting their own game ideas they are given opportunities to work in groups to debate and review the elements of game design, introduced to the design process as well as the practices, principles, tools and techniques. As students progress they are given opportunities to evolve their ideas through peer-reviews before finally presenting a ‘High Concept’ pitch. To help maximise the student involvement, this unit should (where possible) simulate a realworld, design experience. Among the topics included in this unit are: design documentation, research, requirement gathering, idea generation, world design, storyboards, storytelling, characters, levels, gameplay, assets and asset management, tools and techniques, game engines and environments, genres, game mechanics, player motivation and challenge, rewards, game structure, game design vocabulary, and preparing and presenting a pitch. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to critically assess the types, practices, principles and skills used in the design of games, analyse the concepts and elements required for the production of a Games Design Document, evaluate the game design process with regards to game development and production and use game design practices and principles to create an original Game Design Document and present a High Concept pitch.

  Learning outcomes

  On successful completion of this unit a learner will:

  • LO1. Critically assess the types, practices, principles and skills used in the design of games.
  • LO2. Analyse the concepts and elements required for the production of a Games Design Document.
  • LO3. Evaluate the game design process with regards to game development and production.
  • LO4. Use game design practices and principles to create an original Game Design Document and present a High Concept pitch.

• Aim

  To provide learners with an understanding of computer games development as an underpinning technological concept in the fields of computer gaming and systems development.

• Unit Abstract

  What makes a great game? Although it’s easy to say, “This is a great game” when your character has just cleared a zone and your friend’s voice buzzes in your headset letting you know that everybody is waiting for you to join the party – then another player interrupts suggesting tactics to take down the next objective. However, it is a completely different story when you (the designer) are sitting, staring at a blank sheet of paper and your producer is expecting you to present ‘The next big title’. This unit introduces students to an exploration of the practices, principles and skills needed to successfully design a game. Initially this unit establishes an overall history of games and reviews how they have (and are still) evolving. It also takes the opportunity to introduce and assess common game features and help the students identify the roles, responsibilities and challenges of game design. As part of this unit students will become familiar with a range of standard documents associated with games design including the ‘Game Design Document’. Before students embark on defining, designing and documenting their own game ideas they are given opportunities to work in groups to debate and review the elements of game design, introduced to the design process as well as the practices, principles, tools and techniques. As students progress they are given opportunities to evolve their ideas through peer-reviews before finally presenting a ‘High Concept’ pitch. To help maximise the student involvement, this unit should (where possible) simulate a realworld, design experience. Among the topics included in this unit are: design documentation, research, requirement gathering, idea generation, world design, storyboards, storytelling, characters, levels, gameplay, assets and asset management, tools and techniques, game engines and environments, genres, game mechanics, player motivation and challenge, rewards, game structure, game design vocabulary, and preparing and presenting a pitch. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to critically assess the types, practices, principles and skills used in the design of games, analyse the concepts and elements required for the production of a Games Design Document, evaluate the game design process with regards to game development and production and use game design practices and principles to create an original Game Design Document and present a High Concept pitch.

  Learning outcomes

  On successful completion of this unit a learner will:

  • LO1. Critically assess the types, practices, principles and skills used in the design of games.
  • LO2. Analyse the concepts and elements required for the production of a Games Design Document.
  • LO3. Evaluate the game design process with regards to game development and production.
  • LO4. Use game design practices and principles to create an original Game Design Document and present a High Concept pitch.

Welcome to Education Research Community.

This Moodle space is dedicated to all members of the education team to store the information about their research activities. This will hopefully help the team to map their research activities and the impact of these as well as to be ready for the REF evaluation process in 2025/6. Each member of the team can have a dedicated space where they will store links to their outputs (Books; articles; conferences overview; other impact events). The page has links to ethics forms and EFIT links. Other links will provide- recommendations were to publish; about funding opportunities and also general announcements. You are all registered as teachers here so this page will be a collaborative attempt to maintain the spirit of a research community. If you wish to inform other members about a new opportunity to present their research or disseminate the findings, you are welcome to use Announcement function.    

Also the minutes and recordings from meetings will be stored here. If you have any suggestions, please share these with me. I do hope this will encourage you to explore an area of your academic expertise and will result in some great collaborative projects. 

This module offers you the opportunity to observe learning and teaching in an educational setting.  You will be required to undertake a placement in an educational setting for at least the equivalent of 15 days (e.g. 30 x 3hrs).  You will begin by considering your expectations about what you are about to observe and then make detailed recordings (as a journal) of what you see. Following this, you will analyse your recordings and then present your findings to your peers, followed by the production of a written report.  The module content will include ethical issues relating to research and enquiry, participant and non-participant observation, writing a learning journal, reflective writing, theories of learning, models of teaching and schooling and education.

This module offers you the opportunity to observe learning and teaching in an educational setting.  You will be required to undertake a placement in an educational setting for at least the equivalent of 10 days (e.g. 10 x 4hrs).  You will begin by considering your expectations about what you are about to observe and then make detailed recordings (as a journal) of what you see. Following this, you will analyse your recordings and then present your findings to your peers, followed by the production of a written report.  The module content will include ethical issues relating to research and enquiry, participant and non-participant observation, writing a learning journal, reflective writing, theories of learning, models of teaching and schooling and education.

This module offers you the opportunity to observe learning and teaching in an educational setting.  You will be required to undertake a placement in an educational setting for at least the equivalent of 10 days (e.g. 10 x 4hrs).  You will begin by considering your expectations about what you are about to observe and then make detailed recordings (as a journal) of what you see. Following this, you will analyse your recordings and then present your findings to your peers, followed by the production of a written report.  The module content will include ethical issues relating to research and enquiry, participant and non-participant observation, writing a learning journal, reflective writing, theories of learning, models of teaching and schooling and education.

This double module provides you with the opportunity to further your professional and academic development by pursuing a line of enquiry and its implications in depth. The dissertation allows you to extend your experiences of research by undertaking an extended academic study within an area of negotiated choice. You will be required to demonstrate that you are cognisant with the ethical issues of research and that you have sound knowledge of your area of concern. Undertaking the dissertation also places demands on you in terms of organisational and time management and, in doing so, offers you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate these important personal and professional skills. Environmental sustainability is integrated into the module through use of online learning resources, e-books and Moodle.

The dissertation represents the pinnacle of your undergraduate studies and is the strongest indicator that you are able to work as an independent researcher. To be at the stage of beginning to work on your dissertation indicates that you are successfully studying at a high academic level and have already achieved considerable success.

The overall aim of this module is to promote an understanding of the theory and practice of leadership in the education sector. Throughout, the key focus will be the relationship between effective leadership and school improvement in terms of learning and teaching. We will analyse and discuss case-study material that draws attention to educational leadership in practice. The importance of research informed practice will be stressed. Diversity issues in educational leadership will be addressed. Environmental sustainability is integrated into the module through use of on-line learning resources, e-books and VLE.

This module introduces you to the scholarly requirements of study in HE and some of the core elements that underpin the study of both literature and creative writing. The module concentrates on key requirements in terms of study skills (e.g. writing styles, giving a presentation), research skills (retrieving and referencing information) and self-management skills (knowing your learning style, identifying areas for improvement, producing a personal development plan). The module will also enable you to identify some of the social and cultural factors that determine the creation and analysis of writing: class, gender, culture, and media, for example. In order to outline the significance of both scholarly skills and these contextual aspects to English and Creative Writing disciplines, these skills and ideas will be explored within the context of a particular area of content central to that particular subject. The module will seek to develop not only knowledge but also the various practical and conceptual tools that will provide you with a firm foundation for future success in your degree programme.

This module introduces you to the scholarly requirements of study in HE and some of the core elements that underpin the study of both literature and creative writing. The module concentrates on key requirements in terms of study skills (e.g. writing styles, giving a presentation), research skills (retrieving and referencing information) and self-management skills (knowing your learning style, identifying areas for improvement, producing a personal development plan). The module will also enable you to identify some of the social and cultural factors that determine the creation and analysis of writing: class, gender, culture, and media, for example. In order to outline the significance of both scholarly skills and these contextual aspects to English and Creative Writing disciplines, these skills and ideas will be explored within the context of a particular area of content central to that particular subject. The module will seek to develop not only knowledge but also the various practical and conceptual tools that will provide you with a firm foundation for future success in your degree programme.

This module offers an innovative, research-led approach to critically examining themes of gender, sex and criminality in the Victorian period. Active participants in practice-based research collaboration, students will explore a range of canonical texts in combination with a diverse and rich array of archival, digitised online resources. Students will have the opportunity to examine contemporary materials such as literary magazines, newspaper articles and visual imagery, in order to explore how such sources help to contextualise and enrich our interpretation of canonical texts. With advanced research skills and methods embedded within the teaching delivery, the module will consider how this kind of research may fill the textual gaps of the canonical writings, concluding with an examination of how the Victorians are re-imagined in the twenty-first century. Finally, students will develop their own areas of research interest in relation to the key themes explored on the module, presenting a record of their ongoing research findings and therein re-presenting the Victorians.

This module offers an innovative, research-led approach to critically examining themes of gender, sex and criminality in the Victorian period. Active participants in practice-based research collaboration, students will explore a range of canonical texts in combination with a diverse and rich array of archival, digitised online resources. Students will have the opportunity to examine contemporary materials such as literary magazines, newspaper articles and visual imagery, in order to explore how such sources help to contextualise and enrich our interpretation of canonical texts. With advanced research skills and methods embedded within the teaching delivery, the module will consider how this kind of research may fill the textual gaps of the canonical writings, concluding with an examination of how the Victorians are re-imagined in the twenty-first century. Finally, students will develop their own areas of research interest in relation to the key themes explored on the module, presenting a record of their ongoing research findings and therein re-presenting the Victorians.

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and analyse and identify the major components in a simple research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. You will develop effective literature search techniques and skills to critically appraise evidence for its quality, validity and reliability. You will reflect on the research process and consider the impact of research evidence on early years practice.

In studying this module you will be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to complete the EYC5005 Independent Study module. The module will encourage your development as an independent learner who takes responsibility for their own learning and effectiveness. This module provides you, the student, with the underpinning knowledge of the research process needed to become a more informed and effective early years practitioner.

The module also aims to develop transferrable skills such as communication, planning and organisation, action planning, and social, public and ethical responsibility. 

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and analyse and identify the major components in a simple research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. You will develop effective literature search techniques and skills to critically appraise evidence for its quality, validity and reliability. You will reflect on the research process and consider the impact of research evidence on early years practice.

In studying this module you will be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to complete the EYC5005 Independent Study module. The module will encourage your development as an independent learner who takes responsibility for their own learning and effectiveness. This module provides you, the student, with the underpinning knowledge of the research process needed to become a more informed and effective early years practitioner.

The module also aims to develop transferrable skills such as communication, planning and organisation, action planning, and social, public and ethical responsibility. 

This module is aimed at practitioners who are working with young children and builds upon the knowledge gained in EYC4008 Introduction to Child Development. The purpose of the module is to evaluate established theories and more current research in the area of child development in more depth and apply these to practice. In particular, you will consider the observation and assessment of children to ensure the individual needs of children are met. The module also aims to promote partnership working with parents and other professionals working with the child and their families.

This module is aimed at practitioners who are working with young children and builds upon the knowledge gained in the introductory child development module. The purpose of the module is to evaluate established theories and more current research in more depth and apply these to practice. In particular you will consider the observation and assessment of children to ensure the individual needs of children are met. The module also aims to promote partnership working with parents and other professionals working with the child and their families.

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and identifying the major components in the research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. 

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and identifying the major components in the research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. 

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and identifying the major components in the research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. 

This module provides you with an opportunity to further your professional and academic development by planning and carrying out a research project in an area of interest. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a sound understanding of the ethical issues of research with children and in the context of early years settings.

The module will foster your ability to work independently on a particular topic, developing advanced study skills and your organisation and time-management skills. The dissertation will help you develop your own critical voice, give you experience of the research process, develop your ability to plan, organise and manage a project, alongside analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence to inform practice in the early years sector and beyond. 

This module provides you with an opportunity to further your professional and academic development by planning and carrying out a research project in an area of interest. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a sound understanding of the ethical issues of research with children and in the context of early years settings.

The module will foster your ability to work independently on a particular topic, developing advanced study skills and your organisation and time-management skills. The dissertation will help you develop your own critical voice, give you experience of the research process, develop your ability to plan, organise and manage a project, alongside analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence to inform practice in the early years sector and beyond. 

This module provides you with an opportunity to further your professional and academic development by planning and carrying out a research project in an area of interest. You will be required to demonstrate that you have a sound understanding of the ethical issues of research with children and in the context of early years settings.

The module will foster your ability to work independently on a particular topic, developing advanced study skills and your organisation and time-management skills. The dissertation will help you develop your own critical voice, give you experience of the research process, develop your ability to plan, organise and manage a project, alongside analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence to inform practice in the early years sector and beyond. 

This module provides an introduction to key historical, cultural, political, social and economic contexts, which affect our readings of fashion. The module will introduce you to contemporary research and writing practice: the critical, contextual, historical and conceptual dimensions of fashion design and the wider art and design context; reviewing aspects of visual and material culture and archive retrieval, whilst encouraging the development of writing across various academic channels. Additionally, this module will introduce you to design communication, branding, marketing and design terminology and language and the investigation of career directions for fashion graduates. It is designed to enhance communication skills, research skills, critical analysis and writing skills. Through exploring both historical and contemporary contexts of fashion you will build the relevant skills and knowledge to support your practice and provide underpinning knowledge and skills relevant for the remainder of your study at HE. Research and referencing skills are embedded into contextual studies to support your investigation into a variety of historical, cultural and critical contexts within art and design, with specific focus on fashion. You will have the opportunity to apply research skills acquired throughout the module to a practical, design-led micro brief. Emphasis will be placed on responding to and reinterpreting historical and archival references for a contemporary context. You will work collaboratively to explore applied and digital print processes for fashion purposes.

Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Collaborative, Lifelong Learning, Self-Aware. 

This module provides an introduction to key historical, cultural, political, social and economic contexts, which affect our readings of fashion. The module will introduce you to contemporary research and writing practice: the critical, contextual, historical, and conceptual dimensions of fashion design and the wider art and design context; reviewing aspects of visual and material culture and archive retrieval, whilst encouraging the development of writing across various academic channels. Additionally, this module will introduce you to design communication, branding, marketing and design terminology and language and the investigation of career directions for fashion graduates. It is designed to enhance communication skills, research skills, critical analysis and writing skills. Through exploring both historical and contemporary contexts of fashion you will build the relevant skills and knowledge to support your practice and provide underpinning knowledge and skills relevant for the remainder of your study at HE. Research and referencing skills are embedded into contextual studies to support your investigation into a variety of historical, cultural, and critical contexts within art and design, with specific focus on fashion. You will have the opportunity to apply research skills acquired throughout the module to a practical, design-led micro brief. Emphasis will be placed on responding to and reinterpreting historical and archival references for a contemporary context. You will work collaboratively to explore applied and digital print processes for fashion purposes.

This module introduces the critical, historical, and contemporary context of fashion design. As an introduction, students will be guided through a timeline of moments, events and influences that informed fashion and will develop an understanding from which they can explore these themes in further detail.

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The components of this module work together in building understanding of academic research and writing skills whilst also allowing the development of subject specific content knowledge. Through lectures and seminar discussions, research tasks individually and in groups, through skills sessions students will build a weekly understanding of critical theory and how to utilise the research and skills developed along the way.

The  module builds from its foundation at week 1 the students understanding and awareness of both the subject knowledge and specific key skills; academic research, academic writing and critical awareness and analysis, this culminates in formal written submissions that allow students to demonstrate their understanding and skills development in a written submission and in doing this, they will consolidate and strengthen both their critical theory knowledge and academic skills, which they will build upon each academic year..

This module encourages you to extend your knowledge beyond that of HE4 and deepen your understanding of the critical debates relevant to contemporary practice, which affect our readings of fashion, including the impact of fashion on wellbeing, health and happiness. Through a series of lectures, seminars and workshops you will explore the meanings, functions and intentions of practice within a dynamic set of theoretical considerations.

You will be encouraged to explore a variety of related and interrelated exhibitions, events and undertake visits to galleries, museums and archives as part of this module and during independent study time. Research and study skills are an integral part of the module and workshops will focus on developing academic practice.

Assessed components encourage you to develop and consolidate knowledge, to engage in extended research and make links between and across fields of practice. This module aims to encourage depth of enquiry, to cultivate contemporary research and writing practice, across various academic channels. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator and Global Citizen

The module is designed to enhance and consolidate your communication, research, and critical writing skills. The discipline involves the study of cultural and creative processes that goes beyond the history of fashion and theories of art and design. You will focus on extending various aspects of theoretical knowledge through the exploration of a self- selected research project and as a result this will strengthen your critical analysis and investigation skills. You will discuss and analyse historical, cultural, social and political contexts, which affect our readings of fashion. You will experience learning in different environments with attention given to one-to-one research tutorials tailored to the specific needs of the student. In addition group seminars and workshops will provide support for academic study skills and, furthermore, online forums and access to digital resources will support you throughout the module. You will be actively encourage to conduct independent study visits to relevant galleries, museums and archives in order to review and retrieve primary research (text and image). In addition you will be encouraged to attend events and conferences that support your academic development and construction of theoretical knowledge. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator and Global Citizen.

The module will introduce you to historical, critical and theoretical concerns of art from the early part of the 20th century to the present. Intended to work alongside your developing studio practice and skills, you will develop an understanding of the relationship between research and practice, how it functions, and its importance in the world of contemporary art. 

The module will introduce you to historical, critical and theoretical concerns of art from the early part of the 20th century to the present. Intended to work alongside your developing studio practice and skills, you will develop an understanding of the relationship between research and practice, how it functions, and its importance in the world of contemporary art. 

160 cm Line Tattooed on 4 People El Gallo Arte Contemporáneo. Salamanca, Spain. December 2000

This module is designed to enable you to maximise your potential for professional engagement, culminating with a public facing outcome negotiated with you module tutor. This module will provide you with the skills to investigate art in public contexts. You will learn how to research and develop your project, from idea to fully executed public facing art work.

This module is designed to enable you to maximise your potential for professional engagement, culminating with a public facing outcome negotiated with you module tutor. This module will provide you with the skills to investigate art in public contexts. You will learn how to research and develop your project, from idea to fully executed public facing art work.

The module will concentrate on critical and theoretical concerns in contemporary art practice. You will contribute to debate and discussion on and around contemporary concerns that form the basis of contemporary art. You will continue to develop a critically evolving practice of critique and writing, understanding the relationship between research and practice, and how it reflects and responds to political, economic and cultural concerns in the world of contemporary art.

This module enables an in-depth exploration of a topic of your choice and consolidation of knowledge and understanding. During this time you will carry out a literature review, identify a suitable methodology, collect and analyse information, discuss your findings and draw conclusions. This module provides opportunities to develop a critical, inquiring and reflective approach to an area of study, demonstrate originality and creativity, acquire research skills and gain experience in research practice. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Lifelong Learning

Module aimed at developing your skills in understanding research in the area of Social Sciences

This module will introduce you to digital sculpting techniques. The focus will be on sculpting a portfolio of multi-resolution elements, one of which will then be developed into a game-ready asset. You will be taught the software starting with the initial theory through to its application in practical projects. You will also learn how these toolsets relate to current industry pipelines.

The practical knowledge taught in the module will be applied to a series of assignment tasks, these assignment tasks will involve research and ideation, digital sculpting, 3D modelling, texturing and portfolio presentation. You will be expected to develop your own concepts that fit in with the assignment criteria, create these in the sculpting software, complete the pipeline by taking one of the sculpts through to a final game-ready asset and present the portfolio of work, giving particular consideration to aesthetics.

The following GAME attributes are developed in this module, Resilience, Effective Communicator and Lifelong Learner.

This module will introduce you to digital sculpting techniques. The focus will be on sculpting a portfolio of multi-resolution elements, one of which will then be developed into a game-ready asset. You will be taught the software starting with the initial theory through to its application in practical projects. You will also learn how these toolsets relate to current industry pipelines.

The practical knowledge taught in the module will be applied to a series of assignment tasks, these assignment tasks will involve research and ideation, digital sculpting, 3D modelling, texturing and portfolio presentation. You will be expected to develop your own concepts that fit in with the assignment criteria, create these in the sculpting software, complete the pipeline by taking one of the sculpts through to a final game-ready asset and present the portfolio of work, giving particular consideration to aesthetics.

The following GAME attributes are developed in this module, Resilience, Effective Communicator and Lifelong Learner.

In this module you will be introduced to key ideas and theories relating to contemporary graphic design practice. You will develop the necessary research and communication skills to produce a piece of designed writing that explores some of the issues and themes covered. You will consider and explore the links between graphic design theory and practice. The theory you develop will feed into the designs you create in other modules, this may cover concepts such as juxtaposition, understanding of hierarchy as well as authorship and the history of graphic design. The module will also give you the skills to relate graphic design to other related disciplines such as illustration and photography. Lectures, seminars, workshops and visits will help you to explore the historical, critical and cultural contexts of graphic design practice. This will enable you to contextualise the theories covered and present your findings in an accessible format. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Global Citizen

In this module you will be introduced to key ideas and theories relating to contemporary graphic design practice. You will develop the necessary research and communication skills to produce a piece of designed writing that explores some of the issues and themes covered.

You will consider and explore the links between graphic design theory and practice. The theory you develop will feed into the designs you create in other modules, this may cover concepts such as juxtaposition, understanding of hierarchy as well as authorship and the history of graphic design.

The module will also give you the skills to relate graphic design to other related disciplines such as illustration and photography. Lectures, seminars, workshops and visits will help you to explore the historical, critical and cultural contexts of graphic design practice. This will enable you to contextualise the theories covered and present your findings in an accessible format. Graduate Attributes: Effective Communicator, Global Citizen

Welcome to your 2nd year of BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at the University of Bolton. This is your research practice module, from which you will gain fundamental knowledge, skills and behaviours of evidence-based practice to underpin your life-long learning and professional career. 

This is a single semester, 20 credit module running from September- January. 

Welcome to your 2nd year of BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice at the University of Bolton.

This module will challenge students to critically analyse a recent advancement in perioperative practice and appraise latest evidence base in healthcare research literature. Completion of this research module is a fundamental element of a degree programme and will enable students to develop evidence-based practice rationale to contribute to enhancements in patient care and outcomes.

Key topics taught and assessed will include: research methods and design, research methodologies, conducting a literature search, critical appraisal, research ethics and using research to inform practice in healthcare.

This is a single semester, 20 credit module running from September- January. 

Module Lead: Gina Lewis g.lewis@bolton.ac.uk

Module Tutors: Gina Lewis g.lewis@bolton.ac.uk, Jo Wroe j.wroe@bolton.ac.uk

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop research methodology knowledge to inform design of a research proposal relating to an aspect of practice. It will provide you with a working knowledge of the principles and practice of research design to undertake independent research at advanced level. Your learning will include an introduction to critical thinking about ontology, epistemology and methodological approaches (research strategies) to enquiry, before proceeding to consider enquiry focus, aims, objectives and feasibility.

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop knowledge and understanding in research design. The focus will be on an area of practice within your discipline which will allow you to identify an area of study that will assist in the development of new knowledge and ultimately enhance your own personal and professional development. You will learn to design and plan an effective research project and evaluate its potential impact and innovative solutions for an area of practice. This module will provide you with a working knowledge of the principles and practice of research design so that you are equipped to plan and undertake independent research at advanced level.