Written dissertation (4000 words) (70%)

Viva presentation and interview 30 minutes (30%) assessing all learning outcomes

The Music Video 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 research and contextual analysis in your chosen field.

The outcomes of the project are flexible and can include the creation of complete films across any style, genre and application including emerging technologies such as VR, interactive and augmented. You can create physical artefacts and devices such as camera accessories or grip equipment or you can create a practical and written portfolio of work demonstrating specific skillsets.

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

Level 6 camera, lighting, sound, studio and post production facilities
Library facilities web, computer access, printing facilities.
Blackboard virtual learning environment

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

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

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 ORAL SKILL TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION, IDEAS, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS TO A SPECIALIST AND NON-SPECIALIST AUDIENCE
Communication (Music Video)