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Students complete independent research on a topic of their choice, submitting their dissertation in a written format. Students are prepared for the dissertation through a workshop and proposal process, starting towards the end of their Junior Honours year and are supported throughout by an assigned supervisor.

3 hour workshop in Junior Honours

2 hour workshop in Senior Honours

6 x 1hr supervision sessions

Successful completion of Junior Honours in Creative Arts and Industries

Applied Dissertation with Placement in Creative Arts and Industries (40 credits)

Applied Dissertation with Placement in Creative Arts and Industries (20 credits)

Dissertation in Creative Arts and Industries (20 Credits)

Practice Research Dissertation in Creative Arts and Industries (40 Credits)

Practice Research Dissertation in Creative Arts and Industries (20 Credits)

Applied Dissertation GMAC (FTV4112P)

None

The standard assessments for this course are: 

■ Dissertation (12000 words) - 90%  

■ Process Mark - 10% (Based on portfolio of documentation accrued through the research/production process, as witnessed by the supervisor e.g. meeting notes, drafts, e-mail exchanges, the finished product. 

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available: 

■ There are no alternatives to the assessments, but extensions to the deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustment (Students should follow the usual process for extensions). 

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.  

This course aims to:

■ construct a research project on an appropriate topic, which is clear and realistic in scope, and seeks to make a distinct contribution both to student's own learning and to debates within their chosen field

■ develop the student's independent research skills

■ allow students to produce an extended piece of written work, with evidence of original research

■ develop the student's professional standards for the presentation of research material

■ use the supervision process to develop skills in communication (both oral and written) and in using feedback (both oral and written).

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ utilise a range of transferable research skills including the ability to: organise time and resources effectively; identify and access relevant source materials; identify appropriate research methods for the project.

■ communicate effectively with their supervisor and use feedback constructively and reflectively in producing a final dissertation

■ evince a deep knowledge and understanding of the chosen topic and a critical awareness of the relationship of their own research to other work in the field.

■ present research information and argument in an appropriate and well-structured form, applying recognised academic forms to the presentation of bibliographic material, appendices and footnotes.