VIS 9001 Studio Research Development

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
VIS9001149792, 2002ONCStudio Research Development2.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA007
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100300

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Robyn Stewart
Moderator: Allan Bruce



RATIONALE:

This is the first course of the research component of the MVA degree in which the candidate is expected to produce a body of work which includes a written dissertation. This body of work is expected to make a significant contribution to the discipline, and represent a substantial development in relation to the candidate's prior practice, demonstrating artistic, intellectual and critical rigour of a high standard.


SYNOPSIS:

The visual research methods within this course will involve a literature search, the refinement of the candidate's topic and identification of appropriate methodologies to be undertaken. It will include a comprehensive review of relevant secondary sources, and where possible primary sources, and the preparation of a well developed preliminary body of work.


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • define their chosen dissertation topic;

  • present a well developed preliminary body of artwork relevant to proposed dissertation topic;

  • present a thorough review of existing literature related to their chosen dissertation topic;

  • define methodology of research appropriate to their chosen dissertation topic.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. As this is a research degree both the visual studio and written research topics will be determined by the candidate according to admission requirements and refined in consultation with the supervisors.
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    2. The dissertation component can be made up of: 25% dissertation comprising a research submission of a maximum of 15,000 words (75% studio based research); OR 35% dissertation comprising a research submission of a maximum of 20,000 words (65% studio based research).
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    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Private Study282
    Seminars13


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    SEE OTHER REQUIREMENTS100.00100.00Y22 Jul 2002 (see note 1)
    NOTES:
    1.
    Refer to Course Specifications for information about assignment due dates.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students will be required to present a seminar on their proposed dissertation including visual research methods and studio based research.
    2. Students will be graded on a `Pass', `Incomplete', `Fail' basis.
    3. ASSESSMENT DETAILS DESCRIPTION: Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research work in progress.