A body of coursework (100%) that will typically include:

A project proposal (LO 1 - 8)
A reflective project log (LO 1, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 8)

A portfolio containing evidence of research, ideas generation, design/creative development, presentation materials and professional standard finished artefact/visual communication (L O 1 - 8)
The word count equivalent for a Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies 60 credit module at Level 7 is 15000 words

This module will provide you with an opportunity to undertake a negotiated programme of personal creative research and development leading to a substantial body of work. You will exercise appropriate systematic research, creative, cultural, design or craft skills in demonstrating your ability to synthesise your acquired knowledge, experience and expertise. The theme of the project will be determined by you in negotiation with your supervisory team. You will be expected to define its subject and context within the spectrum of international creative and cultural practices and markets, and to identify and agree a schedule for its completion. The project may where applicable involve dialogue and communication with an external partner/company.

The chosen direction for your project should be closely allied to your career path and you would be expected where appropriate to exploit the knowledge and experience gained during work experience to fulfil the professional level expectations of this module.

Independent practice in ideas generation, development, presentation and realisation
Attendance at group seminars and individual tutorials.
Liaison with an industry mentor (where sourced by student)
Independent use of learning resources on Blackboard
An appropriate level of assistance from relevant learning support staff in workshop practices.

Furseth, I & Everett, E [2013] Doing Your Master’s Dissertation: From Start to Finish. Sage: London
Wallace, M & Wray, A [2011] Critical Reading and Writing for Postgraduates. 2nd Ed. Sage: London

Plus texts as appropriate to the individual student

Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in their specific subject.

Blackboard
Library
Internet access
Arts and Creative Technologies workshops (access only on completion of Health and Safety training)
Industry mentor (where sourced by student)

1. SELECT AND FULLY UTILISE APPROPRIATE RESEARCH AND WORKING METHODS, TO GENERATE SOPHISTICATED NEW RESPONSES TO CREATIVE PROBLEMS, AND TO ANALYSE FINDINGS AND SYNTHESISE CONCLUSIONS FOR FUTURE WORK IN A CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE WAY.
[Enquiry]

2. EVALUATE COMPLEX ISSUES BOTH SYSTEMATICALLY AND CREATIVELY, MAKE SOUND JUDGEMENTS, AND EMPLOY APPROPRIATE EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING IN UNCERTAIN SITUATIONS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF CURRENT CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRY PRACTICES.
[Problem Solving]

3. DEMONSTRATE INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND ORIGINALITY IN THE APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE, TOGETHER WITH AN IN-DEPTH AND PRACTICAL UNDERSTANDING OF HOW ESTABLISHED TECHNIQUES OF RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY ARE USED TO CREATE AND INTERPRET KNOWLEDGE WITHIN YOUR DISCIPLINE.
[Application]

4. DEMONSTRATE THE HIGHER LEVEL QUALITIES AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT, APPLYING INITIATIVE AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, SELF-DIRECTION AND ORIGINALITY IN TACKLING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS, ACTING AUTONOMOUSLY IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING TASKS AT A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. [Reflection]

5. DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC AND CONVINCING UNDERSTANDING OF EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE WHICH IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF YOUR SPECIALIST AREA OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. THE ABILITY TO LOGICALLY PLACE YOUR WORK WITHIN A SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE.
[Knowledge & Understanding]

6. COMMUNICATE YOUR CONCLUSIONS CLEARLY TO SPECIALIST AND NON-SPECIALIST AUDIENCES. YOUR CREATIVE RESOLUTIONS SHOULD BE INTELLIGENTLY AND ARTICULATELY COMMUNICATED TO A HIGH LEVEL, USING A VARIETY OF APPROPRIATE MEDIA.
[Communication]

7. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT RESEARCH, CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS OR NEW INSIGHTS INFORMED BY CREATIVE AND CULTURAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, TO MAKE SOUND JUDGEMENTS ADDRESSING THE RESEARCH QUESTION.
[Analysis]

8. DEMONSTRATE THE INDEPENDENT LEARNING ABILITY REQUIRED TO ADVANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, AND TO DEVELOP NEW SKILLS TO A HIGH LEVEL FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCED SCHOLARSHIP.
[Learning]