ARTH 5521BEX - Research Project in Art History P/T Part 2

External - Semester 1 - 2015

The dissertation/exhibition project must be up to 18000 words in length, or equivalent. It can be a thesis by research or a project. A project might take the form of working to a brief negotiated jointly with the program coordinator and the Gallery. For example, it might comprise the work required to mount an exhibition, prepare a catalogue, feature a particular part of the collection or research work in the Art Gallery's collection. Depending on the proposed area of interest, one or two supervisors may be allocated to supervise the dissertation (by thesis or project) and they may be from the University, the Gallery or both. There may be instances where an outside supervisor is co-opted.

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Course Details

Course Code	ARTH 5521BEX
Course	Research Project in Art History P/T Part 2
Coordinating Unit	Art History
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	External
Units	12
Contact	Online
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	Completion of the Graduate Diploma in Art History at a 75% grade average
Restrictions	Available to Master of Arts (Art History) students only
Assessment	18,000 to 20,000 word dissertation (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Catherine Speck

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

The dissertation /research project enables the student to:

1 select a topic from one of the four coursework areas undertaken in the Graduate Diploma in Art History course areas that is open to extending into an area of research for a dissertation

2 engage in in-depth, detailed research of a chosen and approved research topic in Art History

3 engage in critical analysis of the relevant literature including theoretical understandings

4 select an appropriate methodolgy

5 display appropriate research skills

6 display the ability to analyse relevant visual imagery

7 demonstrate the ability to mount a coherent argument, based on research, throughout the dissertation that responds to the research question(s)

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	2-7
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	2-7
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	5-7
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	3,7
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	7
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	7
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-7

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This involves virtual work-in-progress seminars, individual supervision sessions and tailored individual research tasks.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Student is exptected to participate in fortnightly virtual work-in-progress seminars, attend individual supervision sessions conduct research and writing of dissertation.

Learning Activities Summary

Fortnightly virtual work-in-progress seminars, individual supervision sessions and out-of-class research and dissertation writing.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

The dissertation is assessed at 100% weighting and covers all course learning outcomes of the course.

Assessment Detail

Disstertation of up to 18,000 words

Submission

Two copies of the dissertation to be submitted to the School Office.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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