CCI501 Research in Communication and Creative Industries (16)

This subject introduces students to research strategies and methodologies suitable for the communication and creative industries, leading to the development of their own research proposal. It deepens exploration of critical lines of inquiry in communication and creative fields, and demonstrates how they manifest in methodological design. Students engage with ethical considerations of human research and institutional ethics approval processes.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: CCI501. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is only available to students studying courses at AQF levels 8-9.

Assumed Knowledge

It is assumed students attempting this subject have completed an undergraduate degree or have equivalent professional experience.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to critically evaluate research principles and research methods applicable to the fields of communication and creative industries;
  • be able to critically and systematically assess issues or problems and justify appropriate research strategies; and
  • be able to design and present a research strategy for a complex contemporary question or problem in communication or creative fields.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to research
  • Aligning research with industry and field trends
  • Locating the research question
  • Institutional research ethics processes
  • Forms of research output: reports; creative works; academic writing; industry-specific material
  • Approaches to creative research
  • Undertaking literature reviews
  • Research methodologies

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of CCI501 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Research scoping paper
20
2
Annotated bibliography
30
3
Research proposal
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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