For james

It was Hunter S. Thompson that Ralph Steadman worked with. Interesting film about the two of them (but mainly Thompson) here

http://antigob.tumblr.com/post/11583454484/who-wants-to-watch-the-1979-omnibus-tv-programme

Also, BFI have extensive film archive of British news and documentary films and have updated their catelogue. Not sure about viewing fees but some can be viewed via iplayer.

http://beta.bfi.org.uk/reelhistory/

response to questions about bibliography/references

1. In the structure for Programme of Study, there is this:

References and bibliography Indicate the importance of previous related studies by providing evidence of key texts/(theories/approaches/sources) and state their relevance to the proposed project (refer to work in your portfolio)

If you make specific reference to research material within the programme of study, then you should include these references/bibliography at the end of the programme of study, even if you also have these references within the research report.

2. I feel the necessity of repeating the some of the information in both documents (like facts and figures)... Is it too bad? Because it's difficult to rewrite it in a way that "looks" different.

The research report and programme of study are two separate documents. You can use the same research references in both documents if you feel this information is required in both. You are likely to include references in the research report which do not appear in the programme of study. But it is also possible that you will want to include references in the programme of study that are not in the research report, for example research related to health and safety considerations and to ethical issues connected to your project.

Victoria

research report and programme of study

Could someone tell me (sorry I can't seem to find this info in my notes)
Do we hand up the research report and the programme of study up on the day of the Viva?

In response to questions

Rita and Anna have posed a good question about the section in the programme of study which refers to the bibliography. I want to be sure I am answering correctly, so will get a response from Patrick tomorrow and post the response on the blog.

But, on a general point - any material referenced within the research report (or programme of study), should be included in full (using the Harvard referencing) under references, at the end of the report. If you have read additional material but do not specifically refer to it in the report, then this can be added as part of the bibliography. It is hoped that most of the research you have undertaken will be referred to in the report.

The programme of study template is intended to help you by sectioning up the information which you should supply. You will notice that what, who, why, outcomes are all referred to within the template, so yes, you should answer these questions. You should follow the template as a starting point. However, how you lay this out, is up to you.

To help, Patrick has given the MINIMUM format for your written work. And then he has added what other formats you can provide, if you want to. I've included both below.

the minimum default format is

page size: A4
typeface: times 12pt double spaced
leading : double line space
measure: set over 180mm
visual material: to be included concurrently within the text
format use programme of study proforma
referencing: harvard referencing
word count : 1500 - 2000 research report and 1500 - 2000 for programme of study

other formats
Students can if they wish produce a design version using their own font choice and format

Students can if they wish integrate the research report with programme of study into one document. However it must be an identifiable item within the document

So, what this means is that provided you include all the information requested in the programme of study, you can lay it out as you want to. I wouldn't suggest doing bullet points, rather full sentences as this is a piece of written work.

Victoria

Thursday...and other things

Next week:

We will be focusing on outcomes and starting to think about ideas for your presentation on 1st March. Please note: your presentation will be 5 - 7 mins long followed by 5 - 7 mins questions. This is a change to what I've previously told you.

Don't worry if you haven't decided on outcomes but for Thursday, can you complete a draft of the programme of study and also, if possible the research report. This can just be in bullet points. This should help clarify what each document is asking of you and to give you a clearer idea of the points you want to include in your presentation. It will also help you work out what you need to do with the remaining time to finalise everything, before submitting.

3 x Pdf's:

Martha, Chloe, Rita, Carol, Pablo, Soo Young have emailed me their pdfs for each of last term's projects. Could John, James, Grace, Amaya, Paula, Anna also email me your pdfs. If you have already done so, apologies but could you tell me when and I'll check my inbox again. Thanks

Portfolio:

You will submit your portfolio along with your research report and programme of study on 4th March. The portfolio contains work you've undertaken since you started on MACD. You can include work made before you started on the course, but only if this work directly relates to your planned research project. This previous work should be clearly marked with an explanation of why it is included and it won't be assessed.

Study support

On Friday Patrick talked to you about the study support groups for the next few weeks.

Also, don't forget Andrea's series of writing lectures beginning on Monday from 4pm - 5.30pm. Room RLS 1100

14th, 21st, 28th February & 7th, 14th, 21st March 2011.

This is open to BA and MA students.

Observation:

On Thursday, Garry Mouat, a fellow student of mine on the PgCert course (Postgraduate certificate in education) will be coming to observe me for the first hour. This is for me to learn how I can improve in my role as tutor. I hope this is acceptable to you (and let me know if it isn't). After that, I might ask him to talk to you about his experience of assessing students in vivas. He works with third year graphic design students at Camberwell.

Best wishes Victoria

Find your audience

http://www.audienceslondon.org

This website really helped me you can type in the area you are looking into and various info you need.
It then pulls up papers and statistics about the various audiences that exist or that have the potential to be reached.

Thursday's assignment

We’re looking at how you are going to realise your project.

To be able to answer this question you need to have a clear idea NOW

What your project is about?

Who it is aimed at? You might have a couple of groups in mind, in which case, you should be clear who these groups are. This will help you plan what you need to do and who you might involve.

What are the major stages you need to go through to get from where you are now, to the finished work?

On 1^st March you are going to present your project to an audience who might know nothing about your work. Clarity is key.

For Thursday could you bring a visual explanation of how you are going to realise your project. This could be on A2 paper or if you want to create a slide for projection that is fine.

This work should indicate:

Your research question

The intended audience

The stages you intend to go through to achieve an outcome. Block these out.

The specific questions you are grappling with. These are important as they give you (and us) an idea of how you are approaching the question and allow the possibility of useful feedback. But they must be specific. If the questions remain vague and general then this will hold you back.

Remember, this could become part of your presentation, so it should be helpful to you. It should show how your project has developed from last week. It should be designed in a way that all of us can view the work. It should be of a standard worthy of MA students.

Email me if you have any questions.

I look forward to seeing you all, on time, on Thursday.

Victoria

Handbook: Programme of Study

A document explaining the what, why, who for and how of your communication question, articulated in a pro-forma, and submitted as part of the evidence of Unit 1. (See example template at the end of this section)

pro-forma is also a standard template, right?

Handbook: Research Report

A Research Report is a 'written map', its purpose being for you to immerse and orientate yourself in your chosen area of investigation.

In developing your Research Report, you should evidence your knowledge of your chosen area, referencing concepts, discourse, current practice and practitioners and forming a position. The Research Report should be submitted using the standard template, the format of which allows for the inclusion of practical design work, visual material, music, film (etc) as well as written sources.