1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 1: Scene
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
1.1.1 Beginning your research
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Having discussed the different research methods that you may choose to employ when
working on your investigations into the scene in your region, you should move on to
drawing up plans to carry out your own research.
To begin with, choose one creative and media activity from the list below and answer the
questions about how you would go about investigating these activities in your region:
 screening of films
 production of graphic design products
 exhibition of artwork.
1 What research methods might you use to investigate these activities?
• Internet research
• Primary research (library and newspapers and magazines)
2 What resources would you need to conduct this research?
• Books
• Computers
• Possibly interviewing some one
3 Would you need to make any arrangements prior to conducting this research?
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4 What kinds of materials or information might you expect to find from conducting
this research activity?
• Tape recorder
• Camera
• notebook
5 How would you store your findings from this research?
• USB
• Store info on computers and folders
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