760-490 Research Project

This subject is compulsory for students enrolled in the BCA Honours program and the Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts.

Admission to BCA (Honours) or the Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts.

This subject involves original research on an approved research project selected in consultation with their supervisor. The research project may be in the fields of creative writing, media arts and new media, theatre studies, visual arts or in cross-disciplinary creative arts. A minimum of 50% of the student's research project must involve theoretical study. The theoretical study will provide a framework for any practical research undertaken. This project will culminate in the presentation of a thesis, part of which could be presented as an exhibition, performance or literary work.

• access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;

• demonstrate advanced communication skills;

• work successfully with peers;

• demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.

A thesis presentation of 15 000 words or equivalent 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment).