Research-Creation Project


# 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)