This book introduces and states the guidelines that may be followed when
writing a fine art and design proposals and dissertations, this book is
envisioned to harmonise the manner in which the research should be
conducted. Fine art and design research can be conducted by student
pursuing a diploma, degree, masters, doctorate course or any fine artist.
Fine art is done for the purposes of conveying concepts therefore art is
designed to present an idea rather than to be appreciated for its creative
skill or beauty, often making use of unconventional media instead of
painting or sculpture and that is the reason why research should be carried
in the fine art field.
The Standard format for the fine art research is normal confusing but we
should keep in mind that the rule for all humanities academic research are
similar, the only difference with the fine art research is that the problem to
be solved should be represented in a visual manner, tangible or even if
possible in a three dimensional form, which goes along with the written
document or thesis.
Fine art and design research can be grouped under the type of research
called “applied research” it is done to solve specific, practical questions; its
primary aim is not to gain knowledge for its own sake. It can be exploratory
but often it is descriptive. It is almost always done on the basis of basic
research. Often the research is carried out by academic or industrial
institutions.