On this page you will find documents providing essential information on the research student experience at CSAD, including induction, research training, research writing and presentation, university procedures, and other practical matters. The documents are:

• CSAD Postgraduate Joining Pack 2012-13
• CSAD Research Study Guide 2012-13
• CSAD Postgraduate Certificate in Professional and Research Skills: Art and Design Programme Handbook 2012-13

CSAD Postgraduate Joining Pack 2012-13

This contains some brief information on the induction programme for our postgraduate students, information on semester dates, and schedules of work for the first semester 2012-13.

CSAD Research Study Guide 2012-13

Your first point of reference for practical arrangements and contacts with regard to your research programme within CSAD. It also addresses questions specific to art and design research. It complements Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Research Studies Manual which you will receive at your research induction. The Guide contains information on:

• Matriculation, enrolment, and payment of tuition and studio/bench fees
• Induction
• Research methods and skills training
• Designing, planning and managing your research project
• The format of your thesis
• Reflecting on practice
• Accommodation, facilities and resources

CSAD Postgraduate Certificate in Professional and Research Skills: Art and Design Programme Handbook 2012-13

This is the handbook for the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional and Research Skills: Art and Design programme (CPRS) with which all CSAD research studies commence. It describes the aims, objectives and content of the programme, and sets out key points of academic, regulatory and practical information. In addition, it provides:

• Outlines of all CPRS modules
• A guide to PDP writing
• An essay writing and presentation guide
• A guide to referencing
• Exemplar research proposals
• A manuscript presentation checklist.