Research Project

Subject 760-490 (2008)

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Credit Points: 50.000
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular contact with the project supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to BCA (Honours) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview:

This subject involves original research on an approved research project selected in consultation with their supervisor. The research project may be in the fields of creative writing, media arts and new media, theatre studies, visual arts or in cross-disciplinary creative arts. A minimum of 50% of the student's research project must involve theoretical study. The theoretical study will provide a framework for any practical research undertaken. This project will culminate in the presentation of a thesis, part of which could be presented as an exhibition, performance or literary work.

Assessment: A thesis presentation of 15 000 words or equivalent 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment).Assessment submitted late without an approved formal extension will be penalised at 2% per day. Students who fail to submit up to 2-weeks after the final due date without a formal extension and/or special consideration will receive a fail grade for the piece of assessment.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;

  • demonstrate advanced communication skills;

  • work successfully with peers;

  • demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.
Notes:

This subject is compulsory for students enrolled in the BCA Honours program and the Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Creative Arts(Honours)
Bachelor of Creative Arts(Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts

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