Unit Outline

In consultation with your supervisor, you will undertake a creative / practice project (practiced-based) that informs and is informed by the research developed for the CAM Thesis Units. Where viable, this may include utilising the expertise of Creative Arts and Media technical and academic staff, and Hedberg, Hunter St, Inveresk, and/or other specialist facilities. You are required to target, resource and develop your objectives independently. As you progress, you will share your work, receive feedback and document your process and outcomes for a final submission. The self-directed acquisition of skills enabled by this unit models the life-long learning you will need to undertake as a professional in the creative/media industries and/or in further higher degree by research study.

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	Conceptualise and develop a creative project that demonstrates advanced research and artistic skills
2	Strategise and plan for the acquisition of new and/or expanded skill set/s through self-directed inquiry.
3	Respond to feedback through the implementation of new and/or expanded specialist skills in the production of creative work outcomes.
4	Integrate theoretical and practical knowledge to produce creative outcomes.

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:	Project Proposal and Risk Assessment	Week 3	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Creative / Practice Project Outcome	Week 15	80 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project Proposal and Risk Assessment

Task Description:

Construct a viable proposal for a program of activities accompanied by completed risk assessment form where necessary. (Inclusion or otherwise of this element will be determined in conversation with your supervisor).

Task Length:

700 -1000 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify a program of activities to progress practice-based research	LO1
2	Evaluate the selection of activities within a Creative / Practice Project in the context of a research question.	LO2
3	Document your identification and management of any risks associated with your program.	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Creative / Practice Project Outcome

Task Description:

You will deliver your final project outcomes as outlined in your Project Plan Project proposal and risk assessment (AT1).
Your final submission will be presented with adherence to disciplinary norms, as specified on Mylo.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 15

Weight:

80 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

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.