Reflective Practice
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To encourage a more focused analysis and initiate the generation of unique connections within thefield of contemporary art, design and media practice relating to the student’s chosen discipline.
Aim 2
To develop the student’s knowledge, conversancy and application of reflective practice as evidencedthrough the use of a Reflective Journal.
Aim 3
To stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative approach into design problems through reflectivepractice and initial practical investigations.
Aim 4
To encourage independent learning.
Module Content
This module focuses on the initial development of the student’s specific line of enquiry in relation to their chosen specialism through consultation with their module tutor or tutors. Students are expected to design their own learning journey using their learning agreement. Initially students may develop several potential enquiries to investigate, and these will be reviewed through consultation with your course tutors. Students will be expected to use the learning agreement as a framework to their enquiry using headings that are used in academic research. For example; outline of project, context, rationale, key areas of research, intended outcome, intended impact.
Enquiry make take the form of practice-based enquiry and this development must be recorded and reflected through their reflective diary as well as evidenced in their body of work. The reflective diary is established in Reflective Practice but will underpin your whole MA journey. This is not simply a log or record of your work but evidence of considered and informed decisions throughout your MA.
Enquiry will make use of the research methodologies introduced in Research Methodologies and include practice-based, quantitative or qualitative. This will be reflected in your reflective diary as well your body of work and will drive your practice.
There is an interim presentation by students where they will discuss and critically analyse their work with their peers and tutors. This presentation will include reflections on their research, enquiry and practical work. Students must evidence that are engaging with the Research Methodologies module by demonstrating how these methodologies drive and inform their work. Students are expected to identify key issues and evidence possible reformation and redirection.
The conclusion of this module will require submission of the Learning Agreement, Reflective Journal and a body of initial design work in preparation for Experimental Practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
The module will be centred on the specific subject specialism the student wishes to pursue and they will be supported by specialist staff from that chosen discipline. Teaching within this module will be delivered by specialist staff supporting students’ practical activities through tutorials, seminars, critiques, review and
feedback sessions. The module will also reflect the particular attitude, issues, problems and practices that are unique to the individual student’s vision as well as broader issues such as equality and diversity.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through one written and practical coursework and one initial investigative practical work.
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