Creative Writing Thesis - 50

Subject CWRI40008 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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, Parkville - 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

Regular supervision on campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 0.5
Total Time Commitment: 240
Prerequisites: Entry into honours or the postgraduate diploma in Creative Writing.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Enrolment in this subject must be across two consecutive semesters.

Coordinator

Prof Kevin Brophy

Contact

Kevin Brophy

kevinjb@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The student will negotiate a suitable thesis topic with a supervisor, attend meetings and supervision sessions as required, across two concurrent semesters.
Objectives: Students who complete this subject will:
  • be able to a capacity to work consistently and independently at an advanced level on a self-devised project;
  • be able to demonstrate a well-developed ability to solve problems in the field of creative arts;
  • be able to have an appreciation of the design, conduct and completion of a major creative project;
  • demonstrate a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society;and
  • be able to have a conceptually rich understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and implications of their creative work.
Assessment: 15000 words or equivalent 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment). Up to 50% of the thesis can be creative work. The dissertation must be at least 50% of the weighting, and can contribute more than this.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Students successfully completing this subject will:
  • be able to conceive, design and develop a research project under supervision;
  • be able to accept and make productive use of critical feedback and critical discussion;
  • be able to work on a self-devised research and creative projects independently; and
  • be able to present their work in public settings.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Creative Writing
Creative Writing

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