VIS 8002 Exhibition and Dissertation Development

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
VIS8002249812, 2003ONCExhibition 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: VIS9000 and VIS9001


OTHER-REQUISITES:

Prerequisites 92910+92911


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.

    1.1. 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.
    		100.00

    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Private Study646
    Seminars14


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    SEMINAR PRES OF DISS100.00100.00Y07 Nov 2003(see note )
    NOTES:
    .
    Assessment Details Description: Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research in progress. Refer to Course Specifications for information about assignment due date and assessment marking of the Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research in progress.

    IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    1. Attendance requirements:
      It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriate in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
    2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
      To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
    3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
      Not Applicable
    4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
      Students will be required to present a comprehensive work in progress seminar including literature review, visual research methods and studio based research.
    5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
      Students will be graded on a 'Pass', 'Incomplete', 'Fail' basis.
    6. Examination information:
      There is no exam for this course.
    7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
      Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
    8. University Regulations:
      Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

    ASSESSMENT NOTES

    9.Not applicable