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VCO402: Research, Critique and Practice

Module Title	Research, Critique and Practice
Module Code	VCO402
Module Tutor	Nick Pride
School	Art and Design
CAT Points	30
Level of Study	7
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module contextualises cross-disciplinary approaches and provides research opportunities through critical analysis of historical and contemporary applications of visual communication. At the heart of the module a series of lectures illuminate and explore different aspects of visual media and its applications. The module will introduce research methodologies and analytical skills including reviewing literature, key sources, research ethics.
Indicative Syllabus	Questioning existing practice, experimenting and innovating comes from a position of being well-informed. This module is key to developing understanding of the strengths of reflective practice and an underpinning for the methodologies through which it is achieved and presented. Students on this module should develop an informed appreciation of the fundamental importance of research in relation to interrogating practice and practices, developing creative thinking, exploring ideas and making judgments that are critically informed. Content will integrate the development of postgraduate-level research skills including primary and secondary research skills, essay structuring, and presentation skills to provide a preparation and foundation for theoretical and practice based research. The module will encourage the recognition of the importance of excellent communication and social skills in order to encourage collaboration, and to be articulate and engaging in the presentation of work and ideas. A ‘pitch’ at the beginning of the module in advance of research, and a presentation to the cohort disseminating research will provide opportunity to demonstrate verbal, visual and social skills. Skill in written communication will be demonstrated through assignments.
Learning Outcomes	On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: Outline a topic for research and make a survey of existing work in the field Locate and survey a range of sources relevant to the work undertaken for practical projects, essays and dissertation Discuss the application and integration of theoretical underpinnings in relationship to practice Structure a theoretically informed argument and demonstrate the ability to synthesise information from a range of sources in the pursuit of supporting a proposition or stance Present work in the form of a seminar talk to fellow students and staff Write fully referenced and annotated prose Critically evaluate and position their own work in relation to contemporary debates and practice within visual communication. Critically debate the role of cross disciplinary approaches within their practice
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff / student contact: 20% (lectures, tutorials) Student directed learning: 80% Total study time 300 hours
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 10% Coursework: Standard: 900 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Standard: 4500 words or equivalent 003: 40% Practical Exam: Oral Examination: Individual Presentation (20 minutes)
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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