Communication and Creative Arts Research Theory and Methods

Description

This unit will support you to develop the research theory and methods that will underpin your practice and outcomes. You will explore broader theoretical frameworks of relevance to your practice while contextualising them within your discipline. You will consider Indigenous Knowledges and Ethics in your approach and formulate a structure, identifying key themes, issues and ideas through the process of developing a literature review and essay. Typical Study Commitment: 300 hours over the teaching period. Assessment Information: Assessment Description | Student Output | Grading and Weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative Due Week Assessment 1: Oral Presentation (Hurdle) | 1600 words or equivalent | 20% | Week 4 Assessment 2: Field Review and Extended Annotated Bibliography | 2400 words or equivalent | 30% | Week 7 Assessment 3: Research Essay | 4000 words or equivalent | 50% | Week 11 The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.