Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

At the postgraduate level, it is important that, as researchers, you connect your project to larger research issues and activities across the creative industries. This seminar-based unit fosters a culture of discussion and debate amongst creative industries research candidates. The seminars offer you the opportunity to share the outcomes of your research and discuss the writing of the thesis / exegesis. This unit is taken during the latter half of candidature when you are best able to report on your research.

Aims

The unit aims to:
- connect you with other researchers in the creative industries by participating in a research culture characterised by sharing, analysis and interdisciplinary curiosity;
- develop your skills in presenting information about your own research project in written and oral form;
- provide you with considered and timely feedback on your project

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Participate in informed critical discussions about postgraduate presentations of research in an active and engaged way.
2. Evaluate the quality and impact of research presentations.
3. Clarify issues related to your research project.

Content

The content addresses:
- specific research issues and activities addressed through attending seminars and/or industry and discipline-related events relative to your research study.
- research findings as outlined in the documentation and oral presentation.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit involves attending a range of discipline-related seminars, Creative Industries Faculty and other related industry events throughout the year. Skills of analysis, debate and presentation are built by active participation in tutorial discussions.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.

Assessment name: Attendance - Research Seminars
Description: (Summative and Formative) Attendance at a minimum of three research seminars and/or industry events accompanied by a two page comparative analysis of these events and how they relate to your research topic.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Graduate Seminar Presentation
Description: (Summative and formative) Presentation of an Oral Seminar on research project, including substantial question time and provision of thesis / exegesis draft.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 3
Weight: 75%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Appropriate discipline based texts and references shall be advised at relevant times.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 10-Oct-2012