Research and design methodologies

Code:

MIPADEP01

Acronym:

MIPADEP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Fine Arts

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Fine Arts Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Art and Design for the Public Space

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MADEP	11	Study Plan_Art and Design for the Public Space	1	-	3	27	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The research practice that leads to the project includes several stages, each one with specific timelines and goals. It is intended to prepare students for research work taking into account the following topics: Identify and formulate the research problem (research theme); Design a research project from the theme that was formulated; Demonstrate the relevance of the research for the production of knowledge in Art, specifically in Sculpture and Design for the Public Space and its applicability in other complementary disciplines; Help to form adequate concepts that support the development of research work and its articulation with the project; To develop research capacity: identify different sources and techniques for data/knowledge compilation; Promote critical thinking not only from interpretation and text readings but also from collective discussions and presentations.

Learning outcomes and competences

The described methods should aim to open the field of possibilities to investigate by analyzing different models of research. Moreover, it is also intended to strengthen the communication routines, written, oral and project-oriented. Thus, there is an encouragement of a regular writing and project-oriented work from classroom collective exercises that later will be developed individually and the results shown in the following class. These exercises also encourage information collection processes and critical analysis of the information obtained and presentation and collective discussion of results.

Thus, the exercises represent different stages of a research process and commit the student to progressively clarify the topic to investigate, either through a further deepen research in his work field, either through the improvement of the contents scheme in order to meet their concerns/ research question(s). These exercises, although individual, contain items that will be worked in a collective context, so each student will confront their results with those of other colleagues having the possibility to evolve in their final results.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The program of this unit contains several stages of work that will lead to the creation of a Research Proposal and a 1ºDraft Thesis: Motivation and framework of the research; Background and formulation of a research question; Content development scheme; Critical analysis of theoretical and practical references (case-studies analysis); Definition and analysis of the project(s) to be carried out and its articulation with the theoretical component; Feasibility, planning and scheduling; Expected results; Basic rules and guidelines for the production of scientific/scholarly work; Research Proposal Development (Final Document); Preparation of the dissertation (1ºDraft). The program articulates 3 key areas: a critical review to knowledge (relevant theoretical and artistic); preparing the writing component and the project development.

Mandatory literature

Sousa Gonçalo de Vasconcelos e; Metodologia da investigação, redacção e apresentação de trabalhos científicos. ISBN: 972-26-1559-9
Rose Gillian; Visual methodologies. ISBN: 978-1-4129-2191-6
Leavy Patricia; Methods meet art. ISBN: 978-1-59385-259-7
Sturken Marita; Practices of looking. ISBN: 0-19-874271-1 36.65
Eco Umberto; Como se faz uma tese em ciências humanas
Mitchell W. J. Thomas; Picture theory. ISBN: 0-226-53232-1

Teaching methods and learning activities

In order to follow up the objectives set for UC theoretical and practical classes are prepared taking into account the following points: Analysis of research models; Analysis and organization of the literature review and project references (projects, case studies); Preparation, presentation and discussion of the written works that will support and integrate the development of the final work; Presentation and collective discussion of the research proposal and 1ºDraft Dissertation / Project work.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	30,00
Prova oral	20,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	0,00
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	0,00
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Frequência das aulas	0,00
Trabalho de investigação	0,00
Trabalho escrito	0,00
Elaboração de projeto	0,00
Total:	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Presentation and hand in of the presentation of the research. Hand in of the Research Proposal. Delivery of Writing Update with a minimum of 5000 words. Portfolio update.

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous assessment and results from the full compliance with the work plan with the following parameters: Attendance and communication (presentations and discussions) - 30%; Research proposal including Work Plan - 30%; 1ºDraft Dissertation / Project work: Written work, preparation of the dissertation proposal including projects to be undertaken and Project Portfolio made (1st Draft 3000-5000 words) - 40%.