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Research Paper (CREA40002)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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The supervised research paper will identify and critically reflect on an aspect of artistic production relevant to the candidate's major project.

The key task of the research paper is to demonstrate that the candidate comprehends the critical landscape in which their artistic practice exists or is experienced. The research paper should demonstrate the candidate's capacity for deep investigation that can critically address contemporary contexts of artistic production, as well as identify key issues and approaches pertaining to their major creative project.

Essential to the successful completion of this task is the student's ability to choose a suitable theoretical and/or methodological lens through which to critically engage with their creative practice and understand their research project.

Students are encouraged to present aspects of their research to their peers and will produce a research paper for examination.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • apply a theoretical or methodological paradigm to their chosen project;
  • identify, investigate and test their independent research activity;
  • communicate research to an academic audience;
  • demonstrate independent knowledge and application of relevant theoretical or methodological paradigms.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • formulate viable research questions in relation to creative practice;
  • apply well-developed and flexible problem-solving abilities;
  • effectively communicate the results of research and scholarship in oral, written and digital forms;
  • respond to constructive feedback;
  • critically evaluate relevant scholarly literature and practice;
  • manage time to maximise the quality of research and scholarship;
  • demonstrate awareness of, and facility with, scholarly conventions;
  • display awareness of the relationship with and responsibility to the cultural environment and society;
  • practice and maintain respect for intellectual integrity, research and scholarship.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
CREA40001 Research Methods in the Creative Arts
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

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.

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 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written Research Paper

  • 4500 words
During the assessment period100%

Progress Report including a 20-minute presentation and 10-minute discussion

  • 30 minutes
Hurdle requirement: The student's progress is reviewed mid teaching period via their completing a progress report/pro forma. Formal feedback is given to those who are deemed to be at risk.		Mid teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorDanny Butt
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours10 hours of individual meetings with supervisor
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Danny Butt: danny.butt@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours)

Last updated: 31 January 2024