Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS8001 |
| Title: |
Contextual Thesis
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Long Title:
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Contextual Thesis
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
A programme which guides the student through the identification of a topic, the literature review, the proposal, the drafting and the final presentation of a thesis on creative practice.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Select and develop a suitable topic for a fine/applied art thesis |
| LO2 |
Conduct a literature review to identify sources and establish current state of critical debate |
| LO3 |
Write a thesis proposal, with a clear argument and a coherent critical position, accompanied by a draft bibliography. |
| LO4 |
Structure the thesis in accordance with thesis guidelines, to best reflect the argument. |
| LO5 |
Write a first draft, fully referenced and accompanied by a full draft of the bibliography. |
| LO6 |
Submit a finished thesis, fully referenced and illustrated and in accordance with the Crawford College of Art & Design 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction
Thesis guidelines. Selection of an appropriate topic.
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Research
Identifying useful and relevant primary and secondary sources. One to one guidance in understanding the historiography of the chosen subject area.
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Methodologies
Conducting research and literature review. Individual guidance on how to identify a sustainable and focused argument. How best to structure the argument, distinguishing different strands and working them into a format based on the CCAD thesis referencing sttyle guidelines.
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Writing
The production of a well developed thesis outline and bibliography. The writing of a clear draft, properly structured and referenced, accompanied by bibliography
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Synthesis
The use of both written and visual sources as evidence, and a successful synthesis of all secondary material
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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.
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Final written outcome, and conclusions
The writing of a final thesis draft which is clear, focused, coherent and well structured. Drawing conclusions which show a clear and critical point of view. Presentation of final written thesis of 6,000 to 9,000 words, fully referenced and illustrated, in accordance with the CCAD thesis guidelines.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal 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, planning, and drafting |
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. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Chambers, Ellie and Northedge, Andrew. (2008), The Arts Good Study Guide, Open University Press, Milton Keynes, [ISBN: 978-0749217082].
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Eco, Umberto & Caterina Mongiat Farina (trans.). (2015), How to Write a Thesis, MIT Press, Boston, [ISBN: 978-02625271].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Crawford College of Art & Design. Thesis Guidelines, updated annually.
| | Other Resources |
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Website, Harvard College Writing Centre. Developing a Thesis,
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