CU6P02 - Creative Technology Project (2024/25)
Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module title | Creative Technology Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit rating for module | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | School of Computing and Digital Media | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total study hours | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The Creative Technology Project module provides final year students with an opportunity to carry out an individual extended practical research project in an area of particular interest to them.
Students use this module to develop their skills in specific techniques and processes, and to extend knowledge and skills delivered elsewhere in the course curricula. The module aims to allow students to produce highly sophisticated portfolio pieces which they would be able to present to potential employers upon graduation.
Syllabus
This module aims to enable students to research, plan and produce their Games Programming and Games Animation Modelling and Effects final projects. It is delivered via one-to-one supervision tutorials.
The module will enable the identification of suitable research topics for practical projects and the formulation of research questions that aid the exploration of these topics. Students will be supported in their work on:
The production of project proposals, where necessary taking into account research ethics and digital production ethics. LO1
Developing suitable research questions and methodologies. LO1, LO2
Developing production processes suitable for practice-based project. LO2, LO3
Identifying and utilizing evaluation methods for practice-based research projects. LO2, LO3, LO4
Managing research production and evaluation processes. LO2, LO3, Lo4
Data gathering and data analysis techniques. LO4
Presenting projects and findings. LO4
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
As a supervised project, the focus of this module is on students’ self-development. Students will be provided with appropriate supervision, and staff will offer guidance towards the management, production and completion of the project.
Learning outcomes
LO1 Provide the opportunity to learn through supervised experience, how to plan and carry out a project, utilising both systematic and creative approaches;
LO2 Provide the opportunity for detailed research into a specialised area relevant to the curriculum;
LO3 Encourage innovation and originality in developing and producing a practical project in a specific area of the curriculum
LO4 Develop skills in: the writing of creative briefs, creative research, project management, fact-based progress reporting, approaches to testing outcomes, and reflection upon results based on initial plans and enhance personal development and improve professional opportunities.
Bibliography
Books:
Bruton, D., Radford, A. (2012) Digital Design: A Critical Introduction, Berg: London.
Collins, H. (2019). Creative research: the theory and practice of research for the creative industries.
Carroll, B. (2010) Writing for Digital Media, Routledge: New York, N.Y.
Clazie, I. (2010) Creating Your Digital Design Portfolio: A Practical Guide for Showcasing Your Work Online, RotoVision: Mies, Switzerland.
Hartley, J. (2013) Key concepts in creative industries. SAGE Los Angles
Hewson, C., Vogel, C.M., Laurent, D. (2016) Internet Research Methods, 2nd ed. ed, SAGE: London
Todorovic, M, & Bakir, A (2016), Rethinking Strategy for Creative Industries: Innovation and Interaction, Routledge, London.
Weaver, P. (2004) Success in Your Project, Pearson Education Limited.
Online:
Creative industries: focus on employment / Department for Culture, Media & Sport
Department for Culture, Media & Sport, 2014
Journals:
Digital creativity. Taylor & Francis.
Creative industries journal. Intellect Publishing
Journal of Media Practice. Intellect Ltd