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Minor Research Thesis (THTR40004)
HonoursPoints: 25Not available in 2017
Overview
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Each student will nominate an area of enquiry pertaining to their chosen field of study. In consultation with their supervisor and through a number of research methods classes, the student will develop a research question or hypothesis, conduct a literature review in relation to this question and then research and submit a paper interrogating this hypothesis.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to
- exhibit a specialist area of knowledge in the performing arts industries, at a high level
- exhbiti a capacity to design, conduct and present original research
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to
- exhibit strong theoretical and practical knowledge of the performing arts industries, including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to these industries
- demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation
- demonstrate advanced skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication
- work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of environments
- contribute at a high level as collaborators and leaders
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas
- understand and appreciate how the performing arts connect with the broader society and contribute to its social and economic development
- understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in theatre production activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Honours Research Thesis 8,000 - 10,000 words. Mid year draft (20%); Final Draft (60%); Presentation of Thesis (20%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
10 hours per week including private study
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022