ACA491 - Creative Research Project A
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Donna Mcrae |
| Prerequisite: | ACA401 |
| Corequisite: | For students enrolled in course A450 do ACA492 and ACA493 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Students work in regular consultation with their supervisor, as well as conducting independent research, writing and creative practice |
Content
In this research unit, students commence work on their research project. There is no formal assessment requirement or an exit point providing a credit point for this unit. An XN will be recorded until ACA492 Writing the Exegesis:Theory and Context and ACA493 Research Project B have also been completed.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Engage in depth with key ideas in a research project in order to articulate, critique and locate a field of research in the context of contemporary disciplinary practices | GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Analyse and discuss relevant scholarly sources in order to critically analyse the form and methodology of a research project within the discipline and to reflect on the progress of the project | GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Engage in self and group critique whilst demonstrating initiative, autonomy and responsibility appropriate to a level of study related to discipline or profession | GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO4 | Produce and refine a written discussion of research identified as being significant to a creative project within a scholarly framework | GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 - Completion of a creative research project consisting of
| Part A - (8000 words or equivalent) Part B - (4000 words) | 100% | Information not yet available |
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.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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