Module Title:I.T. and Research Skills 2
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Delivery of the module will revolve around practical work that the student will save and submit at the end of the module. Classes will be used to prepare the student for laboratory sessions. Laboratory exercises should reinforce the learning from classes and show alternative applications of the tools to expand the scenarios in which they may be used. All theory will be supported using examples and practical exercises. Tutorials and labs will operate on a ‘learning by doing’ ethos and an open ‘design studio’ type of learning environment will be encouraged. Day trips to institutions for research, and information, or symposia, to reinforce the application of the information will be integral to the learning.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are: • To develop presentation and documentation design skills; • To develop skills in the area of professional academic research methods; • To allow students learn the basic concepts of spreadsheets; • To introduce the student to image manipulation software and techniques • To encourage the student to present and share this information within the academic environment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Research a topic, present and reference the information in a professional and timely manner;
LO2 Create a formatted multi-sheet spreadsheet using formulas that can be sorted and filtered;
LO3 Create charts from spreadsheet data;
LO4 Create Adobe Photoshop documents and manipulate image files using Photoshop techniques.
LO5 Use multiple pieces of software in tandem to create a document or presentation based on the applied research;
LO6 Use the IT skills developed to present to an audience.
LO7 Design and print posters, flyers and basic route maps using Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher and any other relevant presentation programmes that may come on stream
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Research Methods
• Applied research methods • Applying the research in practice • Presenting the research • Documenting the processes
Spreadsheets
• Introduction to spreadsheets • Formatting options • Sorting and filtering • Multiple sheets • Formulas • Charts • Mail Merge
Image manipulation / Photoshop
• Introduction Adobe Photoshop • Image manipulation • Optimizing web graphics • Layers, Filters, Selections, Masks • Typography
Presentation skills
• Presenting to the class group and invited critics • Presentation composition and aesthetics • Introduction to Compositional analysis and theory
Problem solving
• Applied exercises in problem solving and lateral thinking
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Labwork: Students are also required to submit projects consisting of labs completed throughout the year in each of the tools used (word processing/spreadsheets/presentation tool) to form part of their continuous assessment and learning processes. 2,3 30.00 n/a
Project Sample Project 1: Research project, project based, on a particular subject using examples of primary sources, and an agreed methodology research methods. 1 30.00 n/a
Project Sample Project 3: Applied project in image manipulation on Adobe PhotoShop, for presentation to the class. The project may be linked with other relevant subjects in order to apply the learning to a particular problem. 4,5,6,7 30.00 n/a
Project Sample project 4: Final presentation, as an exhibition, of image manipulation work in a wider forum, on or off campus. 4,5,6,7 10.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 2.00
Practicals Every Week 1.00
Total Hours 3.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWCHS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage Studies 2 Mandatory
CW_HWCHS_D Bachelor of Arts in Culture & Heritage Studies 2 Mandatory