cra4the creative arts honours thesis (practice)
CREATIVE ARTS HONOURS THESIS (PRACTICE)
CRA4THE
2019
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
Under supervision, students undertake a major practice-led research project (thesis), in their chosen creative field. Students are required to formulate a question and undertake a research project (artefact) delivered as a creative major project. The thesis demonstrates students' capacity to make an original contribution to their chosen discipline. The topic must be approved by the discipline honours coordinator.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorCaroline Wallace
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in AHCAB
Co-requisites Enrolment in CRA4EXE
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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 contextual review, development of ideas through 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 a practice-led research project.
- Activities:
- Preparation of artefact, focus on development and refinement of project.
- 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 artefact, focus on development and refinement of project.
- 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 critically reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis, focus on development and refinement of project.
- 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. Create a research project to a high level of artistic practice, following industry standards.
- Activities:
- Preparation of thesis, focus on development and refinement of project.
- 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)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCaroline Wallace
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Project 12,000-15,000 words equiv. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |