APR5126 Practice-based research: Design, methods and modes of representation
Faculty of Arts
APR5126 Practice-based research: Design, methods and modes of representation is a level 5, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before APR5126
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APR5126
No unit lists APR5126 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in the Master of Arts Research Training
Overview
In this unit you will underpin your interest in practice-based research with focused training in research design, methods and modes of representation. You will explore the key concepts and processes involved in practice-based research and examine a variety of methodologies and modes for representing research outcomes. You will focus on the process of practice-based research from design through communicating outcomes, and develop skills in integrating creative practice and writing. You will design a detailed proposal for your own practice-based research topic before embarking on the research component.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for APR5126.
Assessment
- Research taskWritten30%
- Presentation30%
- Portfolio40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse key concepts and processes in practice-based research;
- 2
critically evaluate and select from a range of practice-based research methods and modes for communicating research findings;
- 3
apply ethical principles in practice-based research projects;
- 4
initiate and design an original practice-based research project or component of a research project.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures14 hours
- Tutorials21 hours
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will undertake online learning in completing this unit
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
You will undertake enquiry-based learning in their investigation of key concepts in practice-based research
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Cat Hope
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Cat Hope
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APR5126?
APR5126 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APR5126 offered?
APR5126 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is APR5126?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APR5126 have an exam?
No. APR5126 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.