VIS 8007 Exhibition And Dissertation Development B

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RATIONALE:

This is the third course of the research component of the MVA and is design to enable monitoring of progress. Students will continue to undertake independent research, under supervision, on a proposed topic in the development of an exploratory body of work that amalgamates theory and practice within their chosen field. The course culminates in a mid-course work-in-progress exhibition, performance or publication that demonstrates a maturing artistic, intellectual and critical rigour. Candidates through this research are expected to demonstrate substantial progress towards making a valuable contribution to their chosen field of practice. The concomitant development of a thorough literature review towards the dissertation component of the Master of Visual Arts course of study will be concerned with research in an area of relevance to the objectives of the studio practice proposal. Presentation of documentation-in-progress that contributes the data for the development of the dissertation will accompany the exhibition component of this course.

SYNOPSIS:

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

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. demonstrate significant progress on their chosen dissertation topic; (Assessment item Seminar Presentation of Dissertation Development refers)
2. present a well developed body of artwork relevant to the dissertation topic; (Assessment item Seminar Presentation of Dissertation Development refers)
3. present a thorough review of existing literature related to and contextualized with studio research for their chosen dissertation topic; (Assessment item Seminar Presentation of Dissertation Development refers)
4. demonstrate an exploration of methodology of research appropriate to their chosen dissertation topic. (Assessment item Seminar Presentation of Dissertation Development refers)

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Refer to Course Specification 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 student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately 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/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.