Creative research : the theory and practice of research for the creative industries 2nd ed.

Author

• Collins, Hilary

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2019

Language

English

ISBN

9781474247085

Series

Subject(s)

• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 203-205. Index: p. 206-211

Abstract

Academic research in design can seem daunting – let Hilary Collins show you the building blocks of a great final project. The perfect companion for a research project in fashion, design or visual communication, this 2nd edition of Creative Research walks you through:
· Choosing a topic
· Deciding your approach
· Using previous research and writing a literature review
· Obtaining your own data and using it appropriately
Useful case studies show best practice, revealing the links between a researcher's choice of method and the conclusions they draw. Packed with advice on how to manage your time and structure your project effectively, this edition also includes new sections on design thinking and ethnography.
Collins marries theory and practice from start to finish, showing you everything you need to confidently embark on your creative research project.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

x, 211 p.

Dimension

27 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Context. The nature of research ; The nature of research within the creative industries ; The importance of research within the creative industries ; The practitioners: Rachel Cooper on credibility in creative research --
Part One. Designing the research problem. What makes a good research topic? ; Generating and refining research ideas ; Turning ideas into research projects ; Understanding research philosophies ; Research approaches ; Ethnography and design ethnography ; Empathy ; Multiple methods ; The practice: a research-approached case study ; Gerry Johnson on creating a framework --
Part Two. Managing the research design. Developing a research design and strategy ; Creating the research framework ; Making research credible : the influence of ethics ; Your research proposal ; Making research credible ; The influence of ethics ; The practice: a well-structured research project ; Pradeep Sharma on the creative influence --
Part Three. Managing the research process. Using the literature ;The literature review ; The process of analysis ; Using secondary data ; Using primary data ; Questionnaires ; Observations ; Interviews ; Visual research ; Photography ; Narrative ; Case study ; Emerging tools ; The practice: an example of elicitation techniques ; The practitioners: Bettina Kolb on participatory photo-interview --
Part Four. Managing the research. Ideology in design ; How can semiotics and symbols be used in design research? ; The pilot study ; Analysing qualitative data ; Analysing quantitative data ; Sampling ; From critical reading to critical writing ; Guidelines for drawing conclusions and making recommendations ; The practice: a visual research approach : photographic ethnography ; The practitioners: Sapsed et al. on the economic value of research --
Appendices. Working with your supervisor ; Time management ; Written communication ; Guidelines for non-discriminatory language ; Systems of referencing.

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