Creative Writing Thesis Part 1 (CWRI40015)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The student will negotiate a suitable thesis topic with a supervisor, attend meetings and supervision sessions as required. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 50 point requirement for the year-long subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- work consistently and independently at an advanced level on a self-devised project;
- demonstrate a well-developed ability to solve problems in the field of creative arts;
- have an appreciation of the design, conduct and completion of a major creative project;
- demonstrate a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society; and
- have a conceptually rich understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and implications of their creative work.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- the ability to conceive, design and develop a research project under supervision;
- the ability to accept and make productive use of critical feedback and critical discussion;
- the ability to work on a self-devised research and creative projects independently; and
- the ability to present their work in public settings.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
- This subject is only available to students enrolled in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GD-Arts, Graduate Diploma (Advanced)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWRI40008 | Creative Writing Thesis - 50 | No longer available |
Recommended background knowledge
A major in creative writing as part of undergraduate degree.
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.
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: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
15,000 words or equivalent (due at the end of the second consecutive semester of enrolment). Up to 50% of the thesis can be creative work. The dissertation must be at least 50% of the weighting, and can contribute more than this | due at the end of the second consecutive semester of enrolment | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CWRI40015 and CWRI40016 together):
Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tom Doig Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Elizabeth MacFarlane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).
Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- CWRI40015 Creative Writing Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- CWRI40016 Creative Writing Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.
Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CWRI40015 and CWRI40016).
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Creative Writing Specialisation (formal) Creative Writing Specialisation (formal) Creative Writing - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 October 2023