Change of direction.

Based upon the feedback which I have received in the presentation I am thinking about changing my idea slightly to focus on the introduction of the computer in the 1980s and how this effected graphic design of that decade and if it has made design today. The research which I have undergone already is still suitable for the topic I am now going to look at but I will need to complete further into specifics of graphic design from the decade and look at production methods and applications that are now used as a consequence of the computers introduction. This is something that I want to discuss further with my dedicated tutor before starting researching again so that I don't waste further time and get some sort of approval.

Presentation feedback.

Verbal feedback 

• Are you going to be looking at home/personal use of technology or mass?
• Collaboration is possible 
• Tangible that the 80s is too close as a decade
• Are you going to be talking about new techniques introduced in the 80s?

Presentation.

Lecture 2- Organising your research project.

• Get yourself organised 
• Serious planning needed at this stage 
• Look in library for books to help- study skills section 
• Judith Bell's book 
• Quantitative vs qualitative 
• At this stage take a step back and question self on project 
• What is best for your project?
• Different strategies for each 
• Action research 
• Cyclical process 
• Research and practice and reflection 
• Think and act now!
• Create a detailed project plan for module 
• Write a 'first thoughts' sheet for each focus 
• Continuously ask self question of its purpose and need 
• Is it researchable 
• Clarify reasons 
• What so I want to get out of project 
• Decide on a working title 
• Project outline 
• Consider timing- allocate 
• Allow generous time for reading 
• Literature search and review 
• Pick essentials to read
• Process of triangulation to be used 
• Use journals- jstor 
• Organise books and their use 
• Reference everything from the start 
• Use for records- show in tutorials 
• What theories already exist that are related 
• Consider ethics 
• Reference- compile bibliography throughout 
• Questionnaires 
• Don't just use one to have primary research in project 
• Discuss questionnaire with supervisor 
• Interviews 
• Observation
• Participant permission 
• Critical diaries/reflective logs 
• Be disciplined and purposeful 
• Don't procrastinate  

Presentation plan.

Slide 1
Open with possible question

Slide 2
What my idea was before

Slide 3
How my idea has changed

Slide 4
What I have learnt since/over summer
(multiple slides)
Facts, quotes, documentaries
Talk about development of methodologies- how I am following the Hermeneutic circle now

Slide 5
Bibliography

Slide 6
Ideas fort visual outcome

Slide 7
Any questions/suggestions

Module briefing.

• Deadline is 17/01/2014- for both visual and dissertation elements
• Bibliography of what already studied 
• Proposal written of visual idea- bring to tutorials
• Synthesised academic understanding 
• 6000 to 9000 word extended essay in response to question 
• Introduction to theme, the development of an argument followed by conclusion 
• Bound and presented academically 
• Research carefully planned and documented 
• Make notes in advance of tutorials and crits 
• Consider taking academic writing courses available in college 
• Independent 
• Critical understanding of subjects 
• Synthesis 
• Organise and plan effectively 

Lecture 1- Synthesis.

• Synthesised research project 
• Inter-related 
• Praxis- unification to make greater 
• Constant process with application and reflection 
• Record and document the process 
• Cohesive 
• Related practical and textual outcomes 
• Approve or disapprove ideas throughout course of module 
• 2.5 hours support on written element 
• Turn up prepared- submit drafts prior to tutorials 
• 400 hours of study for 40 credit module 
• 6-9000 words 
• Deadline 17th January- 14 weeks time! 
• Have a substantial draft submitted by Christmas 
• Wide range of independent research 
• Self-management 
• Communication of idea 
• Must be synthesised continuously- understanding of this key to module success
• Informed engagement 
• Review proposal form now
• Possibly adapt form after discussion 
• Reconsider viability- realistically what can I achieve