Research Studio, Introduction to Applying an Art Practice as Research Method
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The two modules of Research Studio invite to explore conducting research in an interdisciplinary team consisting of theatre artists and academics. Bridging the domains of art and academia, Research Studio challenges students to get out of their ‘comfort zone’ and transfer their academic knowledge and skills to a new working environment. This interdisciplinary view on research is underpinned by the idea that art and academia are not separate domains, but ‘particular kinds of experimental practices in a more general experimental culture’ (Gere, 2010). Taken together, the skills training and project trigger creativity, require adaptability and endorse critical reflection on established research practices, methods and ways of knowing. They challenge to critically consider the questions how do we know what we know? And what for? Participants in Research Studio are part of an interdisciplinary team. Together they work on a topical issue, guided by both a theatre professional and an academic researcher. The aim is not to turn UCM students into theatre artists or to ‘make theatre’. Instead, the aim is to explore ways in which practices and insights from theatre can help to get to know about the topic of the research. Hence, the project welcomes students from all concentrations. All team-members contribute based on their personal backgrounds, expertise and interests. No specific experience in theatre or any other art practice is expected. Students should be open to experimenting with new or unfamiliar ways of conducting research, using for instance the body as a research instrument. Instructional format and assessment As an introduction to research incorporating an art practice, the project involves a variety of activities from both theatre and academia. Examples are discussion / brainstorm sessions, lectures, practical workshops, fieldtrips and individual reading and writing. During the first part (skills training) the focus is on how an art practice can contribute to getting to know about the world, for example as a research method or by providing insight in what questions could be asked or how to come up with research questions. Assessment focuses on documentation of and reflection on the learning process. For this students start a personal research portfolio, which they continue in period 3. Additionally, they work towards creating a research plan of their own in which they include (insights from) an art practice they learned about. The research plan will be implemented in period 3.Doelstellingen van dit vak
The learning objectives addressed in the skills training part of Research Studio are as follows. Students will learn: 1. To familiarize themselves and engage with a variety of (artistic) research methodologies. This includes being able to recognize different forms of artistic research, being able to critically reflect on their application in different contexts and being able to relate them to (and potentially pair them with) academic methods of research. 2. Ways to engage in and discuss an art practice. This includes the use of artistic methods to generate knowledge (see objective 1) and the ability to distinguish between an art practice and artistic research. 3. Collaboration in a diverse and interdisciplinary team. This includes teamwork and communication skills as well as adaptability and reflection on one’s strengths and weaknesses in contributing to the team-effort. 4. To transfer their knowledge and skills to a practical issue of societal concern. This includes critical analysis of the topic, recognizing what questions can be raised and what approaches can be taken to address these questions.SKI3003
Periode 5
8 apr 2024
7 jun 2024
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