Assignment Aims/Introduction:
"In terms 1 and 2, a series of themed seminars will develop and extend awareness of approaches and theories to art, design and media. The seminars will give you the opportunity for critical reflection and discussion of topics and texts and enable you to make links between theory and practice, and consider your own practice in relation to the ideas and concepts explored in the seminar sessions. The seminars provide an opportunity for students to develop their understanding of the broad themes in relation to their specific disciplines/areas of practice.
The seminars also provide you with the opportunity to discuss your practice ‘in context’ and to develop ideas based on focused research. You will shape a research proposal and present this to your peers and lecturer, who will offer you considered and supportive critical feedback, which will enable you to develop and strengthen your project. These sessions will help you to develop your research skills, but you will be required to do a considerable amount of reading around your subject and to keep a blog/journal that charts the progress of your project. You will be supported throughout the module by lectures, seminars, small group and individual tutorials."
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