Courses & Units
Major Research Project A FCA762
Full-time students will enrol in both FCA762 and FCA763 concurrently in the same semester; and part-time students will enrol in FCA762 and FCA763 over two consecutive semesters.
Introduction
This unit forms the first part of an independent research project on an approved topic leading to a thesis of 15,000 words or a major performance/composition project that includes a written research component of a minimum of 5,000 words contextualising the performance/composition component. This unit is taken concurrently with FCA763 for full time students. The entire project is completed under FCA763 Major Research Project B with the mark recorded against that code, and the total project constitutes 2x25% units. Your research project will be guided by an academic supervisor and where performances or compositions are a component, then supervision of the practical component will be provided. Students will be expected to demonstrate independent initiative in their research and a degree of original input in the project and demonstrate the ability to convey the essence of their research findings in an oral presentation.
Summary
| Unit name | Major Research Project A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCA762 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Anne-Marie Forbes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- conducted guided independent research on an approved topic that is either an independent thesis or a practice-led project demonstrating critical evaluation of textual and musical materials and a degree of originality
- developed a working knowledge of bibliographic resources and research methodologies appropriate for masters level research on music-related topics
- developed a working knowledge of bibliographic resources and research methodologies appropriate for masters level research on music-related topics
- demonstrated a standard of written and oral communication skills appropriate for masters level research and professional presentation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
A minimum or higher result in FCA445Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (individual or group) (10%)|Report (90%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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