Monday, August 31, 2009

Research supporting Studio Practice

Most visual artists gather information, explore new ideas, select and solve technical problems to further develop ideas, perspectives and subsequently new art work. The exciting activities involved in research and development are found intermeshed in other disciplines. For example, a research scientist might gather data after experimenting with a method; a medical research doctor might prove reliability through clinical trials, in industry and engineer might research a design option and develop a product based on a design innovation.

Research is defined as to investigate, to study, explore, examine, and inquire. A well-defined, 1 page, typed research proposal in hard copy is due on Wednesday September 3rd.

Individual meetings will then be scheduled with the instructor to discuss the proposed research; its focus and development. If the project lacks depth or needs adjusting the parameters will be further defined through mutual brainstorming. All research proposals must have final approval of the instructor.

An illustrated research report (format discussion follows) will be presented during the seminar as per the calendar schedule. In progress research meetings with the instructor will be scheduled throughout the semester.

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