VIS 9002 Exhibition and Dissertation Development

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
VIS9002149802, 2002ONCExhibition and Dissertation Development4.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA007
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100300

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Robyn Stewart
Moderator: Allan Bruce



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: VIS 9000 and VIS 9001


RATIONALE:

This is the second course of the research component of the MVA and is designed to enable monitoring of progress.


SYNOPSIS:

This course will take the form of a coherent presentation of a body of work in progress and includes an oral presentation and written component. This mid-program review will enable critique of research progress and is concerned with the integration of all aspects of theory and studio based research.


OBJECTIVES:

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

  • demonstrate significant progress on their chosen dissertation topic;

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

  • present a thorough review of existing literature related to and contextualized with studio research for their chosen dissertation topic;

  • define and demonstrate an exploration of 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) This is a continuation of the topic determined by the candidate according to admission requirements and refined in consultation with the supervisors.
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    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Private Study646
    Seminars14


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    SEMINAR PRES OF DISS100.00100.00Y22 Jul 2002 (see note 1)
    NOTES:
    1.
    Refer to Course Specifications for information about assignment due date and assessment marking of the Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research in progress.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students will be required to present a comprehensive work in progress seminar including literature review, 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 in progress.