Research Proposal: Aims and Objectives

After speaking to Robin today I have blocked out the aims and objectives I will be placing into my research proposal. Whilst working on the honours project and dissertation the objectives listed below will be treated as a checklist of goals which will lead to the realisation of the projects aim. 

Aim

The aim of this study is to create a practical framework for the production of film scores for music and sound practitioner inexperienced in composing and producing music for film.

Objectives

• Research – Identify and review relevant literature to the project aim using a literature review focused on key research questions.
• Define methodology – Select relevant and effective research methods.
• Develop analytical tools – Develop a method to define the practicality of research related to the creation of film score from an inexperienced point of view. 
• Case Study – Identify and gather concepts by investigating different sides of music creation for film e.g. development of home production software and methods vs. what are considered to be professional. These concepts can then be used to help create a practical framework for film score production using analytical tools.
• Apply previous objectives to create a practical framework for the production of film score for music and sound practitioners inexperienced in composing and producing music for film. 
• Identify and apply a suitable method of project evaluation – Test the process by creating at least two separate cues to generate film score for a short film. To test whether the process can be generalised have volunteers with no traditional musical abilities apply the framework and have them review the process.