Creative Writing Thesis - 50

Subject CWRI40008 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016

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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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 0.5
Total Time Commitment:

480 hours

Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (may be undertaken concurrently).

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.5
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

A major in creative writing as part of undergraduate degree.

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 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

Dr Grant Caldwell

Contact

cal@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The student will negotiate a suitable thesis topic with a supervisor, attend meetings and supervision sessions as required. 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 50 point requirement for the year-long subject.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete this subject will:

  • be able 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 consecutive 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.

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.

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.
Notes:

This subject is only available to students with entry into honours or graduate diploma (advanced) in creative writing.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Creative Writing
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Creative Writing
PD-ARTS Creative Writing

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