FINEARTS 770 : Research Methodologies
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand advanced key theoretical and specialised concepts relevant to contemporary art and its various historical lineages (Capability 1.2 and 2.1)
- Explore a range of specialised research methodologies relevant to the written and spoken discourses that accompany the production of contemporary art (Capability 1.3)
- Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis and criticism regarding the motives, contexts and methods of one’s practice and communicate these in written and verbal forms (Capability 4.2)
- Develop advanced skills related to framing ideas in a generative and open way and to apply these to an exegetical and critical discussion of the studio project (Capability 4.2)
- Acknowledge the implications of Tikanga Maori values for creative practice within an academic context (Capability 4.1 and 6.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Methodological Proposal | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Seminar Presentation | 35% | Individual Coursework |
| Literature Review | 35% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
| Methodological Proposal | ||||||||||
| Seminar Presentation | ||||||||||
| Literature Review | ||||||||||
● Methodological Proposal 1700 Word Limit
● Research seminar summary 2200 Word Limit
● Literature Review 2100 Word Limit
Teaching & Learning Methods
Each stage of the course produces an assessment outcome, taken together these aim to provide a basis for further academic practise while enabling forms of exploratory research useful to the student’s developing studio project
1. The student’s initial consideration of analytic processes will be captured in their methodological proposal.
2. In their seminar presentation students will articulate the effect and purpose research has within their practice using a method of presentation appropriate to their sense of position as an artist. The seminar will be assessed according to how it synthesizes and identifies relevant material, how it demonstrates an understanding of methodologies and their context.
3. The literature review then provides a platform and resource toward future study.
Workload Expectations
Student independent study time includes; preparatory reading of two hours per week and self-directed study of 7 hours per week.
● 3 staff lectures + 1 guest lecture 8 hours
● Seminars 18 hours
● Literature Review Clinic 6 hours
● Small Group Shared Feedback 4 hours
Total 36 hours
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is [required/expected] at scheduled activities including [labs/tutorials/studios/clinics] to [complete/receive credit for] components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including [seminars/tutorials/labs/studios] will [be available/not be available] as recordings.
The course [will/will not] include live online events including [group discussions/tutorials].
Attendance on campus is [required/not required] for the [test/exam].
The activities for the course are scheduled as a [standard weekly timetable/block delivery].
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
In the event of unexpected disruption
We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.