10.30 – 12.30Project Proposal Workshop

• Self Negotiated Unit (Full time students)

howhow do you write about what you do?

how do you write about what you don’t know?

how do you project into and predict the future?

how to begin to find answers?

questionanswers come from asking yourself some questions.

lots of questions

whatwhat are your core ideas?

whatwhat interests you?

why? - consider the evidence

can you write this down in a sentence?

whywhy are you doing it?

whatwhat do you want to achieve?

what are you going to do?

whatfocus on the issues you wish to pursue

identify your learning needs

define the scope and nature of the study

identify access and resource issues

howhow do you achieve success?

n.u.c.a. context -

how are you going to achieve the learning outcomes of the unit?

how does it relate to the aims and assessment criteria of the unit?

practical planningtimetable

what can you actually do in the time you are willing to give to the course? – be honest

budget

how much are you actually willing to spend ?

how much time are you going to give?

ability

do you need to learn new skills ?

contentbe clear and precise about what it is that you are planning to do

think about what you would like to study and how this relates to your practice

reference material requirements

Starting the processmake connections - mind mapping

what is your job?

enjoy

make work

Tasks set Current practice and research in a relevant field of study.

• Give a brief description of your proposed project (50 words max).

• List at least 5 current practitioners/ or examples of practice whose concerns, ideas or interests relate to your own.

• What form might the proposed work take?

Analysis of proposal methodology.

• List the main research methods you will employ to inform your practice.

• Briefly describe how these methods will communicate your ideas/ concepts to an audience or client?

• How will you plan the project and what difficulties might there be in achieving your aims?

Self Negotiated Unit (Full time students)

Section 1: Description of Project

What are you proposing to do?

Section 1: Description of Project

Why are you doing it?

Section 1: Description of Project

What do you intend to submit?

Section 1: Description of Project

Give references to methods, research and practices that contextualise your project. For collaborative projects, give details of each person’s role in the project. Continue on a second page if necessary.

Section 1: Description of Project

Give references to methods, research and practices that contextualise your project. For collaborative projects, give details of each person’s role in the project. Continue on a second page if necessary.

Section 2: Learning Outcomes

Explain how your intended submission for the unit will demonstrate your ability to meet the Learning Outcomes. Please refer directly to each unit Learning Outcome.

1

Employ appropriate and contemporary methodology to research and generate outcomes in response to an initial project proposal.

2

Generate work that demonstrates innovation in its approach; that challenges existing perspectives and is responsive to discourse associated with your area of enquiry.

3

Demonstrate independence and professionalism through effective planning, decision making and analysis.

4

Plan and employ a clear program of learning to develop relevant skills and knowledge.

Section 4: Resources and Schedule

Provide a plan outlining your project schedule; indicating resource requirements where applicable (attach an additional sheet if necessary).

gant chart

Section 5: Risk Assessment

Outline any potential risks, particularly Health and Safety and/or ethical issues that could affect the project. It is recommended that you seek the advice of your tutor and relevant NUCA staff, eg the Health and Safety Officer, before completing this section

what is expected?

Self Negotiated Unit (Full-time and Part-time

Year 1 students)

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

• Specific content of each requirement will be negotiated as part of the Learning Agreement.

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

a)

A Learning Agreement

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

b)

A body of studio work

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

c)

Research files (notebooks, worksheets, sketchbooks, reflective journal, etc).

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

d)

A 1,500 word critical evaluation of the work, which must include a bibliography and references.

Masters Unit (Part-time Year 2 students)

Teaching Block 2

Section 1: Description of Project

Outline your current practice, ideas and creative intentions for the project, including final outcomes, with reference to existing research and practice in the relevant areas of study. For collaborative projects, give details of each person’s role in the project. (max. 300 words)

Section 2: Methodology

State your research methods for the project and provide a rationale for their suitability for this type of study, with reference to existing research and discourse on relevant methodologies. (max. 150 words)

Learning Outcomes

Provide an explanation of how your project will demonstrate your ability to meet each of the Learning Outcomes for the Masters Project Unit.

LO1

Evaluate current issues, practices and initiatives associated with your field of study in relation to the development of your work.

LO2

Demonstrate understanding of the materials and processes associated with your subject through experimentation, research and application.

LO3

Devise and generate a body of work that demonstrates innovation in its approach; challenges existing perspectives and shows a reflective and critical approach to your subject area.

LO4

Critically evaluate and apply appropriate methodologies and research findings to your project

LO5

Articulate the content and ambitions of your work to peers, specialist and non specialist audiences, verbally and in writing, in an appropriate and professionally viable format

LO6

Plan, organise and produce an original and creative body of work to a standard that reflects the professional expectations of your subject area.

Section 4: Resources, Schedule and Risk Assessment

Attach a plan outlining your project schedule, indicating resource requirements. Outline any potential risks, particularly Health and Safety and/or ethical issues that could affect the project. Please also outline how you propose to address these potential risks/issues.

what is expected?

Masters Unit (Part-time Year 2 students)

Teaching Block 2

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

a. Masters Project Proposal Form

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

The specific content of each requirement will be negotiated through the Masters Project Proposal Form

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

b. A Body of Studio Work.

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

c. Research Files (notebooks, worksheets, sketchbooks, reflective journal, etc).

At the end of this unit you will need to submit:

d. A critical and reflective evaluation of the work (2,500 words), which must include a bibliography and references.