Dissertation

5 hours per week all year

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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The candidate will research and develop a research paper supporting or complementary to their major project.

• To gain a strong intellectual and contextual understanding in their area of research
• To develop advanced research skills and the ability to develop and sustain an academic argument.

10,000 word research paper or equivalent.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the dissertation, the candidate should be able to

• Exhibit a capacity to design, conduct and present original research

• Communicate confidently both orally and in writing for a wide variety of audience

• Exhibit extensive knowledge of the film, television and allied industries, including relevant professional knowledge and skills at an advanced level

• Demonstrate highly developed creative and problem solving abilities

• Demonstrate skills and interest reflecting a commitment to life long learning.