This session was aimed at giving an insight to defining research criteria for our own research by considering the method adopted by the artists/designers that influence our work. Rachel outlined her perception of Research Methods and related this to the work of John Baldessari in her presentation.
Reseach methods allow you to:
• articulate process- why and how you are doing things
• document evolving practice
- how you think through problems
-where you found inspiration
- define, discuss and evaluate current influences
- identify what you are drawn to - own responses
- check against primary and secondary sources
- respond and develop from a wide range of works
- draw out common themes
- develop a rationalle for process - a method because it can be defined, questioned and tested
• self reflect
• sustain debate
We should now consider a wide range of criteria and edit this down to five criteria that our own work/practice could not do without. Using these criteria research over twenty practitioners that we find an influence on our own practice.
It is recommended that research includes viewing live work; reflection can be based on seeing the work then backed up with primary and secondary sources. For my part I get to as many exhibitions and shows of artists work as possible to support my newly developing practice and interests since beginning the course.
This presentation was coupled with a further introduction to methods related terminology. This helped to draw together earlier sessions on Research Methods and link the terminology to the criteria. The group work that followed allowed for some debate on a particular criteria - group 2 'Abstract" followed by defining an opposite to that criteria. The group put forward 'representational' as the opposite. Groups presented findings to the whole group. A useful opportunity to see alternative thought processes and links.
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