Research Methods (MUSI40083)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
A weekly seminar that begins to introduce and examine the relationship between research and practice within the context of practice led research. This seminar acquaints students with a range of research methods and research paradigms, key issues and practical skills relevant to the creative arts. It assists students in refining their research question/proposal and developing a research methodology appropriate to their discipline and project. In the seminar research skills, techniques and methodologies are demonstrated both by instruction and example.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to:
- introduce and provide students with key research concepts and skills relevant to their chosen project
- introduce students to an overview of contemporary debates and methodological traditions in the field of arts-based research
- enable students to develop a research methodology appropriate to their discipline and project
- train candidates in preparation for research activities involved in higher research degrees
- facilitate discussion of research ethics, including codes of conduct and ethical frameworks governing research
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate:
- the ability to engage in independent and contextually-informed artistic practice
- well developed and flexible problem-solving abilities appropriate to the discipline
- the capacity to effectively communicate the results of research and scholarship by oral and written means
- an ability to initiate major projects and formulate viable research questions
- a capacity for critical evaluation of relevant scholarly literature and artistic practice
- an ability to manage time and to maximise the quality of research and scholarship
- an understanding of, and facility with, scholarly conventions in the discipline area
- an understanding of the relationship with and responsibility to the cultural environment and society; respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethic of research and scholarship
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants are required to have completed a major study in a Fine Arts discipline and attained a three year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or equivalent qualification at H2B standard or equivalent.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Annotated Bibliography
| Mid April | 30% |
Research Presentation and Paper (Please see below) | May - June | 70% |
Additional details
Research Presentation and Paper (70%):
- Abstract (150 words) (due late May)
- Research Presentation (15-20mins) (due early June)
- Research Paper (1500words) (due mid June)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Robert Vincs Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours comprising, one 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022