The aim of this course is to introduce students to a range of methodologies for the analysis of structure, operation and output of media, creative industries and cultural policy. It will also help prepare them to undertake a Masters level dissertation.

Semester 1: 5 x 1 hour lectures and 5 x 1 hour seminars/workshops

Semester 2: 5 x 1 hour lectures and 5 x 1 hour seminars/workshops as scheduled on MyCampus

___Research Methods 1 (CCPR)

___Research Methods 2 (CCPR)

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Semester 1:

■ Report (1500 words) - 30%

■ Research diary (a series of visual and written entries equivalent to 1000 words) - 20%

■ Semester 2:

■ Research Proposal (2500 words) - 50%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the report, but a flexible deadline and extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the research diary, but a flexible deadline and extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the research proposal, but a flexible deadline and extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

This course aims to:

■ enable students to develop and design a viable and appropriate research proposal; 

■ develop students' knowledge and understanding of the tools and techniques utilised in carrying out research on topics in creative and media industries and cultural policy; 

■ prepare students for research focused on themes and topics relevant to these subject areas.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ define a research question, problem or topic relevant to the fields of creative and media industries and cultural policy; 

■ conduct effective background research and undertake a literature review; 

■ identify appropriate sources, research methods and techniques for the investigation of the chosen topic; 

■ prepare and present a developed proposal for an original research project relevant to the fields of creative and media industries and cultural policy.