Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8006
Title: Academic Thesis
Long Title: Academic Thesis
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The student is guided through the redrafting, correcting, completion and final presentation of an extended academic thesis.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Synthesise all primary and secondary material used and place it in a historiographical context
LO2 Refine the articulation of their previously developed argument, utilizing a deeper analysis of their examples and sources.
LO3 Convey a clear and critical point of view and develop their own opinions based on their research.
LO4 Present a final thesis, fully referenced and accompanied by a bibliography, in accordance with the CCAD Thesis Style Guidelines.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
12545 ARTS8007 Thesis: Research & Draft
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
11748 ARTS8015 Applied Art Practice
17933 ARTS8015 Applied Art Practice
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Synthesis
The use of both written and visual sources as evidence, and a successful synthesis of all secondary material
Ideas, analysis, and argument
The student is guided in the development and refinement of the thesis argument. Skills of analysis and the ability to situate the thesis argument in a clear critical context are developed through discussion of the first draft as basis for the final sbmission.
Final written outcome, and conclusions
The writing of a final thesis draft which is clear, focused, coherent, well structured and between 12,000 and 15,000 words in length. Drawing conclusions which show a clear and critical point of view.
Presentation
Presenting a final thesis which complies fully with academic conventions & Crawford College of Art & Design Thesis Guidelines.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Thesis Development, Literature Review, Critique Analysis and Conclusions.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Tutorial Contact one-to-one guidance Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Thesis research, writing and presentation of final thesis. Every Week 13.67 13.6700000762939
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.33
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Eco, Umberto & Mongiat Farina, Catherine (trans.). (2015), How to Write a Thesis, MIT Press, Boston, [ISBN: 978-02625271].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ellie Chambers. (2008), The Arts Good Study Guide, Open University Worldwide, [ISBN: 978-0749217082].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • CCAD Thesis Guidelines, Updated annually by academic studies staff.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AACER_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 8 Group Elective 2
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 8 Group Elective 2