Research Methods in CCD

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

240 Hours

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This unit provides an overview of contemporary research methodologies relevant to CCD practice. Focusing on the intersection of arts-based and community-based research, this subject engages critically with the key aspects of research, including the politics of knowledge, developing research questions and research ethics. Students will develop an integrated research design based on these elements. The subject aims to illustrate the value and applications of research within CCD contexts and to assist students to further enhance their own practice.

On completion of this subject students will:

• display advanced ability for critical analysis and intellectual discourse;
• confidently communicate verbal and written skills;
• exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
• demonstrate an understanding of the community facilitation and management skills incorporated in community cultural development practice.

Contribution and participation in seminar discussions (10%); annotated bibliography (30%) and research design of 4,000 words (60%) due in examination period with feedback from individual supervisor during the semester.

Hurdle requirements:
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment
to be eligible for a pass in this subject.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of the subject students will:

• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising artist working in diverse CCD contexts;
• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional artist working in CCD practice in the 21st century;
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of artistic and community environments;
• contribute to a range of cross-sectoral environments as artistic collaborators and leaders;
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across communities;
• understand and appreciate how all the arts connect with the broader society and contribute to its social and economic development, and
• understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.