Unit Outline

In this unit, you will consolidate an independent research project undertaken either through a Creative / Practice Project and Exegesis or a written thesis. Experimentation is encouraged, as is a firm commitment to the articulation of enquiries in written, verbal, visual and/or multi-media form in, on or for Creative Arts and Media. Your research project is based on your own line of speculative self-directed research and building on your contextual, theoretical, material practice and/or industry-based investigations undertaken over the course of your Honours Project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Plan and execute a scholarly project in Creative Arts and Media
2	Conduct independent research according to disciplinary conventions in Creative Arts and Media
3	Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge to address a complex problem or issue.
4	Communicate project outcomes via a research document (Thesis / Exegesis).

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	FSX404

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Research Document (Thesis/Exegesis)	Week 14	100 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Research Document (Thesis/Exegesis)

Task Description:

Theoretical project– Develop an extended research project (as thesis) that outlines and applies a research question, methods and theories.

Practice –based project Develop an exegesis for examination. The exegesis addresses a research question, where a creative / practical project (practiced-based and undertaken In FSX408) is positioned and aligned with relevant methods and theories.

Task Length:

Exegesis 6-10,000 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography/references and body of work as appropriate for your discipline. Thesis 10,000 – 12,000 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography/references

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

100 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Develop a research question to guide an independent research project	LO1
2	Document and explain the development of your research project	LO4
3	Present and write a sustained argument that contextualises the selection and application of methods and skills and which is appropriately referenced.	LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.