This module gives you the skills to utilise contextual research to further your understanding of your chosen discipline and as an important part of developing your practical work. Starting from key texts you will develop your own specific area of interest, research and write an academic essay, as well as develop three ¿research mood boards¿ that put your research into a visual context. These outcomes, which make up your portfolio for this module, will then be put together with other students work to produce special issues of your own research journal.¿

This module introduces you to the skills needed to research, evaluate and present information skills on which the professional practice of art and design now depend. You will learn the conventions employed to organise information and explore some of the techniques (and technologies) now used to present information in written, verbal and visual forms.

A portfolio weighted at 100% (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4)¿

The portfolio will typically include an illustrated essay of 1200 words.

Lectures¿
Academic workshops¿
Short exercises and assignments that help you to apply and evaluate your learning¿
Regular writing tasks

1.Extract relevant information from research resources which contribute to the creation of contemporary decorative design.

Learning

2. Gather information from a variety of sources.

Enquiry

3. Ask questions and draw conclusions about pattern, surface and image, as well as their theoretical context.¿

Analysis

4. Present information in a number of appropriate ways, including in the form of an academic essay.¿

Communication

Seminar room¿
Surface Pattern Studio¿
Surface Pattern Computer room (H75)¿
The Betty Smithers Design Collection¿
Thompson Library¿
VLE

At the beginning of the module you will be given access to the texts which will form the starting point of your research.¿

Burnham, D. (et al) (2010). Studying Independently and Producing better written work. Staffordshire University: Faculty of Arts, Media and Design¿

Francis, P (2006) Inspiring Writing in Art and Design ¿ Taking a Line for a Write. Gutenberg Press, Bristol¿

Periodicals including Selvedge, Textile View, Elle Decoration, World of Interiors

This module gives you the skills to utilise contextual research to further your understanding of your chosen discipline and as an important part of developing your practical work. Starting from key texts you will develop your own specific area of interest, research and write an academic essay, as well as develop three research mood boards that put your research into a visual context. These outcomes, which make up your portfolio for this module, will then be put together with other students work to produce special issues of your own research journal.¿

This module introduces you to the skills needed to research, evaluate and present information skills on which the professional practice of art and design now depend. You will learn the conventions employed to organise information and explore some of the techniques (and technologies) now used to present information in written, verbal and visual forms.