Research and Epistolary.

Research and epistolary.

Research is a driving force towards what you do.

Knowledge – the learner recalls or recognizes information

Analysis – The learner separates information into component parts

Comprehension – The learner changed information into a different form, format or media

Application – The leaner solves problems by using appropriate knowledge and generalisations.

Experiential learning: Synthesis > evaluation > knowledge > comprehension > application > analysis > (repeat)

Process is more important than the end product. When the outcome drives the process we will only ever go to where we’ve already been. If process drives outcomes we may not know where were going, but we will know we want to be there.

-       Research is our step into the unknown and we need to explore this.

Martin Venezky – Creative practice doesn’t just straighten and clarify the world, it reflects the world we venture beyond problem.

-       The idea of research will result in all of us being a genius atleasy once a year.

Research doesn’t have to be right, you need to embrace failure. Fail quicker so that you can get it right the next time.

Ideas is what we are about and we need research to further our ideas. Ideas aren’t things that just happen. We need to see things and look at things that are external to us. This could be going to the cinema or even to the library.

What is research?

Research is the process of finding facts. These facts will lead to knowledge. Research is done by using what is already known.

Research is about finding out how, why and what if?

-       If you don’t ask question you are not finding out any research.

Primary research:

-       Research that is developed and collected for a specific end use, usually generated to help solve a specific problem.

-       Secondary research is published or recorded date that has been collected for some purpose other than the current study.  (The analysis of research that has been collected at an earlier time. )

-       Quantitative research 0 Deals with facts, figures and measurements and produces date.  (generates numerical data or date that can be converted into numbers)

-       Qualitative – Explored and tried to understand peoples beliefs, experiences, attitudes, behaviors and interactions.  (can’t put this research into date)`

What is information?

Information is the result of processing, manipulation and organizing data in a way that adds to the knowledge of the person receiving it.

Data that has been processed to add or create meaning and hopefully knowledge for the person who receives it. Information is the output of information systems.

Information should be sufficient, competent, relevant and useful.

-       There has to be enough information and relevant information in order to prove something

PROCESS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN OUTCOME.

Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing. - Wernher von Braun.

OUGD501 - Study Task 4 - Practical investigation

Theme / Content:
TECHNIQUE
I will produce art work that has a similar message to the May 1968 rebellion. Using their methods of screenprinting I intend to create posters that will help promote my essay.

CONTENT
The content will be very minimalistic relating back to the May 1968 posters. Vibrant and eye catching. 

COMMUNICATION
I will be using the French language to help communicate a french rebellion. The sentence(s) will be in French and relating back to technology therefore, when you want to translate the words on the poster you will have to get your phone out and translate it. This will relate back to essay about the French student revolution and how my essay is about going against technology using methods used in the past. 

Methods:
RESEARCH / ANALYSIS
I will look at rebellions that have and haven't worked in the past. Especially focusing on the May 1968 posters.

EXPLORATION / EVALUATION
I will need to keep it simplistic and engaging just like the May 1968 posters. I will explore different printing methods that will hopefully explore the best way to promote rebellion

TESTING
I will hang these posters around and see if they are attracting people to stop and think. I will also continuesly be asking my peers to see if they understand the posters as well as finding out the best printing method for a 'rebellion'.

1.What is your research question?
How has rebellion affected the way we see graphic design?

2.Do you have a hypothesis (an assumed conclusion that you will endeavour to prove)?
I will debate what form of rebellion is best used within Graphic design and did any of the methods work and if so do designers still use these methods. For example does Screenprinting still work to create a visual impact.

3.What are the contexts of your research interests?
Does using different print methods work for a visual impact.

4.Sources of primary/secondary research.
Majority of my research sources will be secondary as these events have happened in the past and im finding out which one is still in use today and what worked best in the past.

5.How will your practical work relate to your written work (synthesis)?
The practical work will have to be the best ways to  visually explore rebellion. Throughout my essay I will be talking about different methods used for rebellion and one of these methods will be used for my practical. Therefore it will relate very nicely to my essay.

6.What methods will you use to research, develop, create and test your work?
I will be placing these posters in a way that the students may have done in May 1968. Therefore researching into the student rebellion is important as well as testing my work on peers and people outside to see if it makes an impact. 

OUGD501 - Study Task 3 - Establishing a question

Suggested Research Question. 

How graphic design relates to rebellion?

How Could The Research Question Be Investigated Through Practice?
After going to the May 1968 rebellion lecture with Richard Miles I was very surprised as how much this topic caught my attention. I want to look at rebellion and what different 'styles' of rebellion there are and which were successful and which were not.

Which Of The Module Resources Does This Question Relate To?
Rebellion, Typography, Printing methods, Consumerism, Advertising, Environments

Which Academic Sources Are Available On The Topic?

McQuiston, Liz. Graphic Agitation. London: Phaidon, 1993. Print
McQuiston, Liz. Graphic Agitation 2. London: Phaidon Press, 2004. Print.
McQuiston, Liz. Visual Impact. Print.
Pretty Ugly. Berlin: Gestalten, 2012. Print.
Hundertmark, Christian. The Art Of Rebellion III. Mainaschaff: Publikat, 2010. Print.
Singer, Daniel. Prelude To Revolution. New York: Hill and Wang, 1970. Print.

What Graphic Design would you make in response to this, and why?
For the practical side I want to explore rebellion. As I am getting further into my rebellion essay I will learn the different techniques used in the past for rebellion and create something that will benefit my essay. I will be learning a lot about what worked in the past and what didn't. Everything that I will learn from my essay will be used forward towards my practical; using techniques that worked and print methods that I could use further in my own designs.