Assignment 1 - Research Proposal

07/09/2023 - 12/10/2023 (Week 2 - Week 7)
Ting Wen Yi / 0361799
Design Research Methodology / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Assignment 1: Research Proposal 

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INSTRUCTIONS

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RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Week 2

This phase marked the beginning of the assignment, where we were tasked with conducting research on topics closely aligned with our respective course specializations. In my case, I focused on exploring topics related to Entertainment Design.

As part of the assignment's requirements, we were required to incorporate themes related to either Design Culture & Design Principles or Design for Future Making or Social Design. My choice aligns with Design Culture and Design Principles.

I did a mind map on the possible topic I can explore.

Figure 1.1 Mind Map on Possible Topic - Week 2 (10/9/2023)

I have chosen Visual Elements on Narrative Storytelling as my research topic, specifically The Impact of Visual Elements on Narrative Storytelling. My research problem is How visual storytelling works and whether it's better than traditional stories without pictures or videos. 

Figure 1.2 Week 2 Progression - Week 2 (10/9/2023)

Week 3

Before Mr. Charles provided a more detailed briefing on how we can conduct research using Google Scholar and how to brainstorm effectively, I wasn't sure how to begin. I had started some writing, but during class, I decided to switch to more interesting topics. 

My topic is Emotional Intelligence related to AI Characters in Video Games.

Figure 2.1 Week 3 Progression - Week  (19/9/2023)

Week 5

Figure 3.1 Week 5 Progression - Week 5 (29/9/2023)

Week 7

In week 7, I made a slight change to my topic, shifting from "Emotional Intelligence" to "Emotional Engagement (EE)." I also refined my research problem and research statement.

Figure 4.1 Week 7 Progression - Week 7 (10/9/2023)

FINAL RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Figure 5.1 Final Research Proposal PDF - Week 7 (12/10/2023)

Figure 5.2 Final Research Proposal Slides - Week 7 (12/10/2023)

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FEEDBACKS

Week 7:

Your research problem is good, so your problem statement has to zero in on how Detroit: Become Human affects players' emotions and to what extent Detroit: Become Human affects players (crying, laughing) / affects them in real life. 

Week 6: 

When you write the research problem, you have a long explanation about all these things, and you have citations; the problem statement must be specific. You should focus on the game with a high emotional connection to the AI characters. 

Week 4: 

Mr. Charles mentioned that I need to find existing research about EI. Also, do not put the solution in the problem statement instead use a question and expand the statement to more specific and compliance.