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Written Material

An important element of my Masters project over the last two years has been in finding ways to explain and discuss my practice through writing and this is covered in the course initially by producing twenty 500-word papers which are reflections on seminars which take place on a weekly basis over stages one and two.

2000 Word Essay
Towards the end of stage two we were then required to write a 2000-word essay which is an outline of our Special Study project. This is really an overview of what has been done within the project and the methods that have been used to investigate the subject matter. This is also linked to the ongoing seminars and shows how some of the subjects covered, have assisted my design practice.

To read the 2000 word paper please click the Adobe PDF link below.
Please Note: This should not be reproduced in any way without the author's approval.

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Dissertation
The final section of written material for my Masters is a 10,000 word dissertation.

Interpreting History Visually: Representations of Crathes Castle from its initial construction to the present day.

The overall research aim for this project is to evaluate the way that previous artists, photographers and architects have visually documented Crathes Castle since it was first built in relation to its cultural heritage.

The individual research objectives covered in the dissertation are broken down into the following:
  • An evaluation of the historical implications of the images compiled for the visual timeline. Also to consider their significance in the context of the period they were created, their validity and purpose.
  • A demonstration of how ‘Information Graphics’ has been used over the last 500 years to explain complex information.
  • An assessment of how accurate the information being presented through information graphics is. Also to question whether or not it helps to present complex information visually.
  • Consideration of how financial restrictions have affected the approach The National Trust for Scotland takes in presenting historical information and compares the latest NTS exhibition facility with an established facilities, to see how the new and old present visual and educational information to the public.

To read the Dissertation please click the Adobe PDF links below.
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crathescastle_part2.pdf
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