RESEARCH IN ART AND DESIGN EDUCATION: A REVIEW

The article presents a review of studies done on research in art and design education, particularly visual communication design. It examines the prevalence of research in postgraduate and undergraduate design programs and evaluates research methods applicable to the field. Including an overview of suitable methods for practice-based research such as Action Research and Reflective Practice, an outline of research emphasis at postgraduate level comprising formal research methods and alternative research methods. As well as the nature of problem in undergraduate studies such as lack of proper research infrastructure and appropriate models of practice in research and education.