Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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Please note that there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2023 Units. All assessment changes will be published by 20th February 2023. All students are reminded to check the handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

• Unit Title

  Masters Thesis

• Unit Code

  MAP6200

• Year

  2023

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  0

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Jonathan W. MARSHALL

Description

Students will continue the research articulated in writing and their chosen mode/s of practice of the theories and concepts which underpin their investigation. In the process, each student will refine the methodological means, presentation format and pertinent documentation media in which to contextualise and demonstrate their research. The final thesis may be a performance/s, composition/s, a series of documented processes, a film or audio-visual installation complemented by exegetical elaboration. Documentation modes may include evidence of the processes involved: journals, designer's notebooks, video sequences, imaginative writings and so forth. The total package will constitute a multi-modal thesis. In consultation with supervisor/s and participation in research seminars and conferences, the student will gain skills in articulating ideas and concepts in the chosen modes of their investigation.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Systematically and independently plan and execute a sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic relevant to the performing arts.
2. Present and justify an independent research thesis, both orally and in writing, in a way that communicates research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively and draws appropriate conclusions.

Unit Content

1. A demonstration of the present state of knowledge in the chosen field.
2. A research design framework and method of reflective evaluation; The various aspects and components of the study will culminate in an integrated thesis, demonstrating the students thorough knowledge of the field and capacity to undertake independent and probing performing arts research.
3. A statement of the problem/idea/s to be addressed.
4. A working hypothesis or projected trajectory of investigation.
5. The Masters thesis should be a significant work of quality at a post-graduate level of research in an arts-driven area of enquiry. The format of the written component will normally follow a traditional structure of thesis title, introduction, literature review, discussion and conclusion. Likewise, the practice component needs to reflect the quality and technical professionalism of the practice, whether focussed on process or performance/film/multi-media presentation etc, subject to the availability of resources. Areas of study will be unique to each student and will include the following:

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Independent study with supervision.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 HDR Thesis Units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.