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CART7001: Introduction to Research Methodology

2020 unit information

This unit introduces Master of Fine Arts students to the processes of research, including how to develop a research proposal into a research paper and abstract, and how to contextualise the research project in relation to current concerns in contemporary art, theory, philosophy and history. Through weekly seminars the unit builds on students' existing knowledge of research by focusing on how to select and apply research methodologies in order to achieve the goals of the research and develop appropriate strategies for planning and writing.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney College of the Arts

Code CART7001
Academic unit Sydney College of the Arts
Credit points 0
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate depth of disciplinary expertise
  • LO2. demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, communication (oral and written), and information/digital literacy inventiveness
  • LO3. demonstrate cultural competence
  • LO4. demonstrate interdisciplinary effectiveness
  • LO5. demonstrate an integrated professional, ethical and personal identity.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2a 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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