VIS 8001 Studio Research Development

STAFFING:

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:

1. define their chosen dissertation topic;
2. present a well developed preliminary body of artwork relevant to proposed dissertation topic;
3. present a thorough review of existing literature related to their chosen dissertation topic;
4. define methodology of research appropriate to their chosen dissertation topic.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

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1.

Assessment Description: Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research work 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:
   Assessment Description: Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research work in progress. Students will be required to present a seminar on their proposed dissertation including visual research methods and studio based research.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   Not applicable.
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/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Students will be required to present a seminar on their proposed dissertation including visual research methods and studio based research.