VIS 8009 Exhibition and Dissertation B

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SYNOPSIS:

This course provides an opportunity for integration of all aspects of the Master of Visual Arts submission, writing up and editing of the final draft of the written dissertation and exhibition of studio-based research as the final submission for examination.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. present the final outcomes of studio based research of a speculative nature which demonstrates artistic, intellectual and critical rigour of a high standard in a public exhibition, performance or publication for evaluation;
2. present and submit a written dissertation concerned with research in an area of relevance to the studio component and thereby create a critical and articulate context within the studio practice can be evaluated; OR present and submit a dissertation concerned with research in an area of relevance to the objectives of the studio practice proposal for evaluation;
3. integrate all aspects of their dissertation and exhibition submission.

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Assessment Description: Submission of complete dissertation, public exhibition, performance or publication of visual art work due end of semester for external examination.

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:
   Submission of complete dissertation, public exhibition, performance or publication of visual art work due end of semester.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   Students will be graded on a 'Pass', 'Incomplete' or '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.