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ARTS501 Arts Research and Professional Practice

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award and permission of head of school and GPA of 5.5 in 24 cp at 300 level or 12 cp at 400/500 level in the area of study as the intended research unit
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes

Prior to enrolling in this unit students should gain the written approval of a supervisor (following submission of a half-page proposal) and the head of school.
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Darryl Poulsen (artshos@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is designed to allow students to pursue individual research interests or to undertake an agreed program of in-depth independent study within a subject area in the School of Arts. There are no set classes or teaching material provided for this unit. Prior to enrolment being approved by the Head of School of Arts or nominee, students will be required to negotiate a topic or project with a nominated supervisor and submit a satisfactory formal proposal. Approval is dependent on the availability of supervision and resources.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 100% 6,000
Assessment Notes
This is a special option/individual research unit where assessment is flexible in consultation with the supervisor.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify clearly an area of academic study, appropriate to postgraduate level work;
  2. work effectively with limited supervision;
  3. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principal themes in the area of study; and
  4. demonstrate advanced abilities in analysis of key themes within the area of study.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will further their knowledge of the discipline through the in-depth study in the area of their specialisation. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completion of the assessment tasks. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Information literacy is crucial to independent study and research as required by this unit and supervisors will guide students as to the appropriate resources and tools available for their project. Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will be taught how to engage in independent research and to structure their own learning programs. The unit will emphasise the progressive development of knowledge, and the diverse ways in which it is moulded by continuing research, scholarly conversation and often vigorous debate. As such, the unit does not focus on a finite body of knowledge. Rather it encourages open enquiry, ongoing debate and a desire to seek out more and question further. These are independent learning skills which can be applied to other learning situations throughout life. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Logical, critical and creative thinking is required in the formulation of a research problem or project that will be pursued by the student under supervision, and will be assessed in assignments. 		True True True
   

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