I have a lot of options for my research methods, and I think I have them narrowed down enough.
My main method will be to do an observational study on a programmer, an animator, and a composer. For my animator, I can observe my brother, as I have been doing my whole life. I will also contact Tom Fulp, the creator of the idea of the power of three. Fulp and my brother know many other artists out there and can hopefully guide me towards a programmer and composer that I can contact. However, Fulp also has programming experience so I can interview him about that subject. I plan on doing an online chat, as transcribing a phone conversation is a bitch. If the online chat doesn’t work out I can always do an online questionnaire type of deal. I believe that only three participants are necessary, for they each cover the field of research, as well as give background information on the power of three, from newgrounds.
Questions that I will ask may include:
Can you describe, roughly, the process of what you do?
-Is there a step-by-step process/where do you start?
-What programs/instruments do you use?
-Where/when did you learn to do this?
How long does it typically take to finish a piece of work?
What are your thoughts about the power of three/ do you think collaboration is a good idea?
What type of environment do you see yourself working in, after doing work such as this?
-Freelance,small or large studio,etc.
The only danger I can see is using Tom Fulp’s name in the research. To guard against this I may have to substitute his name with “the creator of the power of three” and other names such as that. Also, I can supply an informed consent form if necessary.
kawanabrocksqwp Said:
on March 23, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I think if you contact the creator of it all that is clutch as hell. That’s a really good idea actually…I didn’t even think of that. Go right at the fucking source of the knowledge. Very articulate Norm. Good shit good shittttttttt!
loopsamanthazfyp Said:
on March 30, 2010 at 3:05 am
Hey Norm,
I really like the questions that you came up with for your survey. I am interested in your paper and it is not even done. Good job. I think that three participants is fine for your research question. I hope that you will be able to contact the people that you want to survey.