Written dissertation (7000 words) (100%)
assessing all learning outcomes

Scheduled learning activities
Preparation sessions followed by regular small group and individual supervisor meetings.
The preparation sessions will ensure the research question is appropriate and that relevant materials are created to define the project and that an appropriate schedule of work is proposed.
Student centred support in research skills provided by library services


Guided independent and group study activities
Student self managed time to develop and carry out the project.
Networking events
Public lectures

Barnes, R. (2005) Successful Study For Degrees. 3rd Ed. Routledge
Cottrell, S. (2015) Skills For Success: Personal Development and Employability. 3rd Ed. Palgrave Macmillan
Day, T. (2013) Success In Academic Writing. Palgrave Macmillan
Robson, C (2014) How to do a research project : a guide for undergraduate students. 2nd Ed. John Wiley

Written dissertation (7000 words) (100%) assessing all learning outcomes
Or alternatively, a video essay (20 mins) and accompanying portfolio assessing all learning outcomes (100%)

The film dissertation requires the development of strong research and study skills, which are used to undertake a focused piece of academic study based on a subject grounded in the student's award area. The project is negotiated with a supervisor and should reflect and consolidate the knowledge, skills and experience you have gained during previous levels of study. You will engage with historical and contemporary research and will be expected to engage with independent contextual analysis in your chosen field This assignment can be interpreted as either a traditional essay or, alternatively, as a video essay. The video essay is the audiovisual equivalent of a written essay and, as such, it follows the same principles as the written essay. It requires you to research, plan and develop your argument and to convey your ideas clearly and effectively. The audiovisual medium allows you to communicate your ideas in different ways but this should not compromise the academic integrity of your dissertation and your argument. The portfolio should consist of a 2000-word essay that will form the basis of the video essay, a 2-column script that will demonstrate how you intend to adapt the essay into audio visual form, and a repository of resources (images, video, book chapters, journal articles, books etc.) that will form the basis of the video essay.

Library facilities, web, computer access, printing facilities, Blackboard virtual learning environment

1. DEMONSTRATE AN ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF A NEGOTIATED AREA OF STUDY
Knowledge and Understanding

2. PROPOSE, PLAN AND CARRY OUT RESEARCH IN A SPECIALISED AREA OF STUDY RELATING TO FILM
Learning

3. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO DEPLOY ESTABLISHED TECHNIQUES OF ENQUIRY IN RELATION TO A FILM OR PRODUCTION PROBLEM AND EVALUATE THE USE OF INFORMATION TO INFORM SOLUTIONS Enquiry

4. CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE RESULTS OF YOUR RESEARCH AND COMMENT ON CURRENT RESEARCH IN YOUR FIELD OF STUDY
Analysis

5. DEVELOP APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS BASED ON YOUR RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY A SOLUTION OR RANGE OF SOLUTIONS TO YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION
Problem Solving

6. USE WRITTEN AND/OR ORAL SKILLS TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION, IDEAS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS TO A SPECIALIST AND NON-SPECIALIST AUDIENCE
Communication