Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8007
Title: Thesis: Research & Draft
Long Title: Thesis: Research & Draft
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 initial research, bibliography and early draft of an extended academic B.A. (hons) thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate advanced skills in identifying, locating, assessing and interpreting appropriate primary and secondary sources
LO2 Document a fully-researched and complete bibliography for the proposed thesis.
LO3 Demonstrate ability to structure an argument in a logical and coherent way
LO4 Prepare a first draft of the extended thesis, fully referenced and accompanied by bibliography.
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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Co-requisite Modules
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Research
Identifying useful and relevant primary and secondary sources. One to one guidance in understanding the historiography of the chosen subject area.
Synthesis
Ability to synthesise all primary and secondary material used, placing it firmly in a historiographical context
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 submission. Originality of argument is tested and interrogated in tutorials.
Methodology
Conducting primary research, including interviews with practitioners. Conducting secondary 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 guidelines.
Full first draft of extended thesis
The writing of a full thesis draft which is clear, focused, coherent and well structured. Drawing conclusions which show a clear and critical point of view and demonstrate originality of thought.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Preparation of Bibliography and literature review
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
First draft of thesis, including references and bibliography
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, 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.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ellie Chambers and Andrew Northedge. (2008), The Arts Good Study Guide, Open University Press, Milton Keynes, [ISBN: 978-0749217082].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Crawford College of Art & Design Thesis Guidelines.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AACER_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 7 Group Elective 2
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 7 Group Elective 2