Methodology and Expected Outcomes
Within this research project I am proposing aims to bring into focus the professional practice standards of audio engineering personnel and artist service label organisations. Detailed here, I have established an appropriate theoretical framework to guide research alongside practical application and implementation into the work experience opportunities running parallel to this undertaking.
The practice-based work I will be doing throughout the year in audio production will form the basis utilisation of participatory action research methods. Practical work such as recording sessions mixing post-production will be undergone following project planning & organisation. Additionally in tandem, work relating to the organisation of a Label that I am a part of managing will also follow through this oriented framework to bring about considerations and insight into bettering the current state of professional practice. With an iterative approach to honing both production sub-processes and organisational operation, reflective considerations and documentative accounts will be taken to develop a target area towards a higher standard of professionalism.
As the starting point for each iteration context may differ (across production or label organisation), the unifying framework of an iterative action research model followed with agile documentative accounts of applied practice will be utilised to develop a final detailed account of recommendations and considerations of practice within the practical context. As all practical work will utilise this framework in some way, with each sub-process being honed and documented in parallel and final accounts - I expect that upon successful completion of this research project I will have produced a summary report of considerations and recommendations which may serve beneficial practically and academically to my peers as well as to my own professional development. Additionally, completed practical production work and Label development documentation will be provided.
Below is a diagram from my conference poster which illustrates the methodological process which will be applied to practical sub-processes, as demonstrated similarly within the second journal entry pilot production practical. Iterations will follow sequential steps, with cyclical iteration implemented at each required stage.
