Sullivan, Marius

Student Photography and Ethical Clearance: Do we need a tailored code for research ethics?

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Sullivan, MariusTshwane University of Technology
de Lange, Rudi WTshwane University of Technology

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Photography, Film & Multimedia
Student Photography and Ethical Clearance: Do we need a tailored code for research ethics?

In an earlier paper presented at a DEFSA conference, Munro called for a debate on and the development of a research ethics code tailored specifically for design – as opposed to simply importing, applying or borrowing ethical principles applicable (and as such possibly more suitable) to the medical and scientific disciplines.

The aim of this paper is to advocate likewise for a tailored research ethics code, but, more comprehensively, aimed at researchers working in the fields of art, design, as well as photography.

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