Module Details

Module Code: RESA C8001
Full Title: Research Methods for Creative Media
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 2 Semesters
Credits:: 15
Module Owner:: Ingrid Lewis
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: Students completing this module will be capable of displaying a deep knowledge of various research methodologies including those that are most pertinent to Creative Media. They will also demonstrate an ability to investigate, explore and present their own research in a structured fashion.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Draw together information gathered from secondary sources into a coherent literature review.
MLO2 Appraise and employ the different methodologies available to a researcher.
MLO3 Design a suitable research methodology based on primary and secondary sources.
MLO4 Present and discuss their research with their peers.
MLO5 Integrate knowledge acquired in several distinct areas of study.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Conducting a Literature Review
n/a
Research Ethics and Best Practice
n/a
Quantitative Research Methods
n/a
Qualitative Research methods
n/a
Research in New Mediums
n/a
Evaluating and analysing research results
n/a
Academic writing
n/a
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome  
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Research proposal
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 25
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Literature Review
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome  
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Methodology
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 55
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Final Dissertation
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Reattendance
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. Therefore reassessment on this module will require the student to reattend (i.e. retake) the module in its entirety.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact No Description Every Week 0.50 0.5
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Seale, C.. (2011), Researching Society and Culture, Sage.
  • Wisker, G.. (2009), The Undergraduate Research Handbook, Palgrave Mcmillan.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Boellstorf, T., Nardi, B., Pearce, C. and Taylor, T.L.. (2012), Ethnography and Virtual Worlds: A Handbook of Method, Princeton University Press.
  • Barrett, E.. (2010), Practice as Research: Approaches to Creative Arts Enquiry, I B Tauris & Co Ltd.
  • Greetham, B.. (2014), How to Write Your Undergraduate Dissertation, Palgrave Macmillan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources