Research Project

Subject VISM40012 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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

On Campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: .5
Total Time Commitment: 240
Prerequisites: Admission to BCA (Honours) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 760-490 Research Project
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Mr Paul Monaghan

Contact

Paul Monaghan

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.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to

  • demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts.
Assessment: A thesis presentation of 15 000 words or equivalent 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment).
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 who complete this subject will be able to:

  • 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 and is not available to students enrolled inother programs.

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