Postgraduate - UnitADD6093 - Documentation studies

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Synopsis

This unit develops the focus of the PhD research through an analysis of the documentation methodologies brought to the investigations and outcomes of the candidate's research, and through a critical appraisal of the relations between the exegesis and studio methodologies.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, candidates will:

1. have competence in documenting the studio research with critical reflections on its concepts, processes and outcomes;
2. be able to sustain against critical scrutiny the relationship between the stated intentions of their proposal and the results of the studio work;
3. have evaluated the significance of the research through the framework of the exegesis;
4. have formulated draft conclusions of the research;
5. have completed the pre-submission seminar presentation.

Assessment

Presentation on research outcomes and paper documenting a draft conclusion to total 100% assessment (5000 words).

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Fiona Macdonald

Contact hours

2 hours per week, 10 hours of private study

Prerequisites

ADD5091 & ADD5092