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Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 12/04/2021 12:54:39

Title of Module: Creative Arts Research Project

Code: DAAD10006 SCQF Level: 10
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)		 Credit Points: 60 ECTS: 30
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Business & Creative Industries
Module Co-ordinator:Dr Rachael  Flynn

Summary of Module

The Creative Arts Research Project module provides students with the opportunity to conduct a piece of independent, student led, enquiry based research. The module provides students with the ability to reference their creative work within a relevant contemporary and historical cultural context, as they build on existing artistic competencies.

The module will support them to correlate verbal, written and practical skills in a critical and professional context. Developing from the Research in Creative Practice module, this module will encourage students to deepen their understanding of the critical contexts which underpin and inform their own practice.

Students will explore the relationship between academic research and their developing practice.

Students will produce a body of new creative work which has been developed through the module, alongside a written critical response, presented as an exegesis document. Their exegesis will position a critical explanation and interpretation of their practice.


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:

 

 

 

 

 

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Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Demonstrate and apply a critical understanding of a range of specific theories, concepts and methodological processes

L2. Demonstrate and apply a wide range of professional skills, techniques and practices, a few of which should be specialised or advanced

L3. Critically identify, define, conceptualise, analyse and or synthesise complex problems

L4. Present and disseminate information, formally and informally, to informed audiences, utilising appropriate academic and creative conventions

L5. Exercise autonomy, ethical accountability and reflexivity

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 10.

Demonstrate and apply a critical understanding of a range of specific theories, concepts and methodological processes (Applied Knowledge & Understanding).

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 10.

Demonstrate and apply a wide range of professional skills, techniques and practices, a few of which should be specialised or advanced (Applied Knowledge & Understanding).

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 10.

Critically identify, define, conceptualise, analyse and or synthesise complex problems (Cognitive).

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 10.

Present and disseminate information, formally and informally, to informed audiences, utilising appropriate academic and creative conventions (Communication).

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 10.

Exercise autonomy, ethical accountability and reflexivity (Autonomy).

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
Module Title:
Other:Research in Creative Practice
Co-requisitesModule Code:
Module Title:

* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

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Learning and Teaching
This module is delivered over trimesters 1 and 2 via personal supervision. Students are assigned a supervisor based on their area of research. Supervision sessions are supported by programme staff through online lectures, student research groups and VLE materials. This module is delivered predominantly using online and virtual learning environments. Students are encouraged to establish a personal studio practice for activity outside class and tutorial times. Campus support can be provided for students who need additional studio space.

In order to evaluate each student's mid-point progress, there will be a formative presentation at the end of T1. This will take the form of a ten minute presentation which may be supported with slides and additional reference material.
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below: 		Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Lecture/Core Content Delivery10
Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity25
Practice Based Learning40
Independent Study525
600 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Alleque, L. et al. (2009) (eds.) Practice as Research in Performance and Screen, London,
Palgrave Macmillan.


Barrett, E & Bolt, B (eds.) (2010) Practice as Research Approaches to Creative Arts Enquiry, London, L.B. Tauris & Co Ltd.

Delong, L., n.d. Designa - technical secrets of the traditional visual arts.

Eco, U., Farina, G.R.t. & Mongiat Farina, Caterina Role: translator 2015, How to write a thesis, MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Foster, H., Joselit, D., Buchloh, B.H.D., Bois, Y. & Krauss, R.E. 2016, Art since 1900 : modernism, antimodernism, postmodernism, Third edn, Thames & Hudson, London.

Griffin, J., Williams, E., Trigg, D. & Harper, P. 2014, The twenty first century art book, Phaidon Press, London.

Hoffmann, J., 2012. The studio. London: Whitechapel Gallery.

Manovich, L. 2002, The language of new media, MIT Press, Cambridge, MA

Nelson, R. (ed.) (2013) Practice as research in the arts: Principles, protocols, pedagogies, resistances. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Williams, G. 2014, How to write about contemporary art, Thames & Hudson.

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Students will be required to complete a summary form following each of their personal supervision sessions in order to monitor progress and engagement through the module.

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Supplemental Information

Programme BoardArts & Media
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelAMP
ModeratorTrent Kim
External ExaminerGina Wall
Accreditation Details
Version Number

2.02

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
Assessment A: Written Exegesis (50%) 5000 words.
Assessment B: Creative Work (50%) Students to submit a body of creative work which represents the development of an independent studio practice achieved through the module. Format and scale to be negotiated with supervisor.
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Learning Outcome (4) Learning Outcome (5) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Dissertation/ Project report/ Thesischeck mark check markcheck markcheck mark5020

Component 2
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Learning Outcome (4) Learning Outcome (5) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Creative output/ Audiotapes/ Videotapes/ Games/ Simulations check markcheck markcheck markcheck mark5015
Combined Total For All Components100% 35 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

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Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity
Aligned with the overall commitment to equality and diversity stated in the Programme Specifications, the module supports equality of opportunity for students from all backgrounds and with different learning needs .Using Moodle, learning materials will be presented electronically in formats that allow flexible access and manipulation of content. The module complies with University regulations and guidance on inclusive learning and teaching practice. Specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. The University’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy can be accessed at the following link:
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
Our partners are fully committed to the principles and practice of inclusiveness and our modules are designed to be accessible to all. Where this module is delivered overseas, local equivalent support for students and appropriate legislation applies.

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

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