Cultural Research (8902.2)

This unit develops knowledge and skills pertinent to research conducted by creative practitioners. We begin with an introduction to the research framework, examining research paradigms, and the logic of ethical, experimental and epistemological research. Students develop skills in practice-led research techniques, formative thinking, and high-level reflective and critical practice.

This unit is co-taught with 8903 Cultural Research G.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a clear understanding of the research field and the assumptions underpinning the main research paradigms;

2. formulate a research question and design a research plan incorporating research methods suited to creative practice;
3. demonstrate sound critical and analytical skills with regard to both creative practice and research appropriate to creative practice;
4. reflect critically on their own work.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Completion of 24 credit points or permission of unit convener.

Corequisites

NONE.

Incompatible units

Restrictions: This unit is not open to students who have passed 7891 Practice-led Research Methods, 8300 Creative Research

Equivalent units

8300 Creative Research

Assumed knowledge

NONE