CREATIVE ARTS HONOURS THESIS HUSS
CRA4CTE
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
Under supervision, students formulate a question and then research and write an extended research essay (thesis) of 12,000 to 15,000 words or equivalent, for example creative practice with exegesis. The word length of the exegesis will depend in part on the nature of the artefact.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 60
Subject Co-ordinator: Tonya Stebbins
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in AHCA or AHCAB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop, research and evaluate ideas, concepts and processes through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis proposal and literature review or equivalent creative work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Develop and effectively communicate coherent arguments.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis # focus on structure and argumentation or equivalent creative work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply local and international perspectives to practice in the Creative Arts Discipline.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis # focus on structure and argumentation or equivalent creative work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis # focus on structure and argumentation or equivalent creative work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Write a research thesis following a multiple chapter structure or equivalent creative work, or equivalent creative work with exegesis.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis # focus on final writing up or equivalent creative work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tonya Stebbins
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 43
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Times are arranged between student and supervisor"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Essay 12,000-15,000 words or equivalent for creative practice with exegesis. Where required | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tonya Stebbins
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 43
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Times are arranged between student and supervisor"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Essay 12,000-15,000 words or equivalent for creative practice with exegesis. Where required | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |