Screen Studies Thesis

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.

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Admission to the postgraduate diploma in arts (screen studies).

Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their postgraduate diploma program prior to 2013. Students wishing to enrol in the postgraduate diploma from 2013 will need to enrol in a 50 point thesis subject as per the course requirements for PD-Arts.

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.

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A research topic selected in consultation with the allocated supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.

Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their postgraduate diploma program prior to 2013. Students wishing to enrol in the postgraduate diploma from 2013 will need to enrol in a 50 point thesis subject as per the course requirements for PD-Arts.

Students who complete this subject will:

• develop and complete a significant research project which is written up and presented as a 12 000 word dissertation;
• develop skills in scholarly investigation and critical analysis appropriate to screen studies; and
• enhance research capacity and to improve writing skills under supervision.

A thesis of 12 000 words on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment). Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
• present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
• synthesise critical arguments and debates;
• enhance writing skills in both a critical and creative manner;
• manage time and study resources over two consecutive semesters;
• possess advanced skills of critical thinking and analysis;
• possess an ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly, economically and effectively; and
• have an understanding of social, ethical and cultural context.