Literature Review
Objectives: realisation and enquiry
What is it?
critical synthesis of academic and industry research, identifying gaps, challenges and opportunities
Purpose: build a foundation for your project understanding the field and identifying area of your contribution
Art example
interactive art installation would examine theories of sensory experience in public art and case studies
Structure
- define focus
- thematic organisation: group research key themes technology, audience engagement, interactivity
- critical analysis: highlight gaps and compare findings
- conclusion: how does it inform your project
Concept Framework
- Intro : describe your artistic themes
- relevant theories and movements
- existing projects
- synthesis: Connect to project direction
Writing style
Artistic: reflective language to connect theme to practice
Common Pitfalls
- Over summarising: Avoid describing analyse them critically
- Lack of focus: Stick to themes
- Insufficient citations
Project Plannning
Objectives: Process
SMART Goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound
You can use this to aid in the GANTT Chart
MOSCOW Prioritisation
- Must have: essential
- Should have: important not critical
- Could have: nice if time allows
- Won’t have: out of scope
GANTT Chart
Put into thesis
