Theoretical investigation

This unit allows you to focus on an area of theoretical investigation that will support and enhance your visual practice inpreparation for your dissertation.
The brief aims to assist in the development of your research, critical and analytical skills in a series of supportive seminars and tutorials. You will be introduced to a variety of research methods, both primary and secondary,including image analysis and how to make the most of an interview.
You must choose your own subject for this assignment. It is strongly recommended that you choose something that is related to your area of practice to enhance and support your visual work.Guidance from your tutor will help you settle on a relevant topic and develop a specific line of critical enquiry that will inform and underpin your visual practice.
On Tuesday 23rd and 25th Aprilyou will be expected to present your proposal(what you intend to research, why and how that relates to your visual practice), which should include your: subject; working title;rationale; aims; and key theoretical ideas, including authors and images you will be using in your investigation.
The submission for this unit is divided into two parts:a literature review (Research Proforma), and a critical, analytical synopsis of your research and the development of your critical argument (Synopsis).

Part One:Research Proforma
The research proforma is a way of recording key information from your research clearly in one place. It might make it easier to imagine this as a literature review or an expanded bibliography.The sources noted on your proforma must be relevant to your individual subject area and the question you are aiming to answer. Yourproformamust adhere to the following format.
Your proforma must include:
? The title of your essay
? Your research question
? A minimum of 6 sources you have researched (e.g. Books, Journals, catalogues, interviews etc)

You are expected to note the subject and key points of each of your sources of reference, this section should have a word count of 50 ? 100 words. You must include the following information for each source:
? Author
? Critical Position
? Title
? Publisher/Publications
? Date
? Chapter/Article Heading
? Subject/Key points
? Quotation
? Other references

Place this order with us and get 18% discount now! to earn your discount enter this code: special18 If you need assistance chat with us now by clicking the live chat button.