VIS8001 Studio Research Development

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

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.

TOPICS

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REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Assessment Description: Seminar presentation of dissertation and studio research work in progress. This assignment is aligned with Objectives 1 to 4. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to participate appropriately in all activities (such as workshops and consultation with supervisors) 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 successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval or documented medical circumstances, then a fail grade may be given, and they may be unable to continue to the second part of this course.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade for Part 2 of Dissertation/Project courses (where IIP is a possible temporary grade for Part 1) - If the progress reports are deemed satisfactory by the student's supervisor and the course examiner, the student will be awarded an interim grade of IIP, indicating satisfactory performance in the course. When the Dissertation/Project has been assessed in its entirety, the grade of IIP for the first part of the Dissertation/Project will be changed to the final grade. For example, if the student received an HD for his/her dissertation/project at the completion of Dissertation/Project 2, then the grade of IIP for the first part would be changed to an HD.
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

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.

This version produced 20 Dec 2007.