Unit Outline

his unit provides an in-depth exploration of research methods and methodologies tailored for students in the Creative Arts and Media disciplines. It is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake rigorous research, whether through a written thesis or a creative / practice project accompanied by an exegesis. Students elect to focus on two of the three modules in this unit on Qualitative, Quantitative and Performative Methodologies to identify the strategies and methods to direct their inquiry. 

This unit is a core unit for students from diverse backgrounds in art, music, theatre, and media, fostering an interdisciplinary awareness of undertaking research in the Creative Arts and Media. Students learn to review the benefits and implications of research in, on and through their fields, identifying potential risks in research methods and risk management strategies as well as the potential benefits of their research to participants, audiences, and communities to map out a viable project design for their Thesis and Creative Arts and Media Practice Project units. 

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	Design a research project relevant to your discipline.
2	Evaluate and apply various research methods and methodologies relevant to Creative Arts and Media.
3	Evaluate and apply knowledge acquired through theoretical literature, current debates, and artefacts relevant to your projec
4	Analyse and interpret research governance and ethics concerns in the context of student-led research.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Co-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:	Literature review	See the MyLO site for the due date	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Ethics Position Paper	Week 4	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Methods Position Paper	Week 13	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Literature review

Task Description:

Produce a literature review (20 minute presentation with fully referenced script approx. 2000 words) and/or audit of contextual works including images, summarising key sources and outlining their relevance to your project.

Task Length:

20min presentation

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Summarise relevant and authoritative sources accurately and succinctly	LO2, LO3
2	Situate your project within fields of practice and research	LO1, LO4
3	Write substantiated arguments which are appropriately referenced.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Ethics Position Paper

Task Description:

Consider the ethical implications of your research to produce a detailed paper outlining the ethical considerations and approvals required for the research.

Identify ethical issues and describe how you will address them.

Your discipline representative will advise if your project requires approval from the University Ethics Committee. Should this be the case, this task will form the basis for your ethics application.

Task Length:

1500-2000 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse the ethical issues raised in creative arts and media research and the contexts in which they arise	LO1, LO2
2	Apply knowledge of ethics standards, governance and processes to your research project	LO4
3	Write about ethical issues and the context of your project.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Methods Position Paper

Task Description:

Produce an expanded proposal that positions the methods, strategies and methodologies of your research project.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and evaluate appropriate sources to inform your project research methods, strategies and methodologies.	LO2, LO3
2	Define research focus and project boundaries to construct a feasible project	LO1, LO4
3	Write substantiated arguments which are appropriately referenced	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.