Research-Creation Project#

The research-creation project requires students to produce an artwork addressing issues related to topics discussed in this course. Students will articulate their own ideas of screen-based images through the lensed or lensless embodiment of discovery and experimentation.

Proposal (10%)#

Your proposal will sketch out the goals and motivation for your final research-creation project. The proposal provides an opportunity to receive feedback from your peers and professor on the direction of your project and should include:

A clear and succinct description of the project, precise information concerning the conceptual underpinnings of the work, as well as its formal and technical parameters. (4/10)
A bibliography of a minimum of 3 sources of readings that have guided your thinking so far AND/OR sources you intend to explore further. (2/10)
One or more visuals of like-minded projects. (2/10)
A detailed production schedule. (2/10)

You will present a draft proposal to a breakout group of four (4) students via Zoom for peer review and feedback. Written proposals should follow the MLA citation style guidelines.

Draft proposals due: Week 3 (during class for peer review and feedback)
Final proposal due: Week 4 (via Moodle)

Mid-Term Work-in-Progress Presentations (20%)#

You will present in-progress work to a breakout group of 3–4 students for the purposes of receiving peer feedback. The presentation should consider the following:

A title (working or final) and a succinct description of your project.
Quick overview of any relevant past projects.
An overview of the work as it has been completed to date, indicating any specific requests for feedback.
Discuss the steps necessary to finish your project.

Following your presentation, post a PDF, slideshow or link of your in-progress work in Moodle with a short description of the feedback you received from your peers.

Presentations: Week 9 (via Zoom during class time)
Post in-progress work to Moodle: Week 10

Final Presentation and Critique (20%)#

The final stage of your research-creation project will involve a written project statement and a short presentation, followed by a critique. Students are expected to provide thoughtful feedback to their classmates’ work.

Final Presentation & Critique sign-up: Week 4
Group A: Week 12
Group B: Week 13
Uploaded research-creation project due: End of Week 13 (via Moodle)