This course is intended for students planning to conduct qualitative research in a variety of different operational settings. Its topics include- case studies, data, documentary evidence, participant observation, surveys, and supportive technologies. The primary goal of this course is to assist students in preparing their thesis proposals/ projects. Description: A survey of creative and qualitative research methods applicable to the design, media and visual arts in practice. Purpose: To assist current graduate students in comprehensive research processes and practices and, additionally, to initiate students\’ preparation for executing scholarly activities and descriptive analysis. A third objective is for aspirants in the field to learn to critically unpack both quantitative and qualitative research. Methodologies: Research requires persistence, creativity, ingenuity, and refinement. There are several different types of design-based research directions that include experimental, analytical, investigative, and etc. Students will be introduced to a full range of possibilities and world-views. The course supports advanced students at ITP to evaluate and develop novel methods and methodologies specific and appropriate to their personal research projects at this level and in the context of a practice-led research environment. A key objective is to promote innovative, experimental and ambitious research that relates to academic study and creative practice at the forefront of the field of contemporary art/ media/ design and related disciplines.

ITPG-GT.2046.1 () | Instructor: Mitchell Joachim | Wed 12:00pm to 3:00pm | Meeting Pattern: 14 | Start Date