This simply means whatever research material you’ve
found/collated you must demonstrate that you’ve analysed it. This analysis
should then be seen to support your own work. We would therefore suggest that
this ‘Analytical aspect’ be applied to the two pieces of research (Amongst the many) you choose as
being the most relevant and influential to your project.
The Process…
· Have a title and a simple/basic intro.
· Find two sets of pictures by different
photographers that your work is going to be based on, inspired by or refers to.
· With each set of pictures do the
following; Add the images you’re using to your folder/blog and write about them
offering your initial reaction to them. Title the post by the Unit
number and the work "Research".
· Then find two high quality articles where
the same images/associated work by the same photographer are discussed and
analysed by experts. Print the articles off, staple together and keep at the
back of your work-book/folder. (Do not
paste in your book).
· Identify the sources of this research
material (Including images) in your bibliography at the end of the research
post in your blog. Also add to your proposal bibliography.
· Read the articles and learn about the
photographer and the images, now type up your analysis of your research. Use
the 7 stage prompt list (Ask Dave T). Make sure you use quotes. Add additional
images if necessary.
· Repeat this process with *both
photographers and their images.
· Once you have written up your research of
the *two sets of images, reflect on your research using the Gibbs reflective
method. Discuss whether your initial response and reaction to the image matches
the views/analysis by the two experts. Do their opinions match – if they
differ, who do you agree with and why? Make sure you use section (6) Action
Plan to write up your proposal for your practical work that follows the
research (Planning).
Make sure this is
done within the 1st two weeks of your projects. Your research needs to be seen
to inform your practical work, therefore has to be done before you start the
practical work. Additional research can be added as you develop the practical
elements, but the main part needs to be done at the start.
This work should be supported by additional research that you identify and discuss in simpler terms throughout your book (Keep bibliography)
