Hobart, Launceston, Online
Introduction
In this unit, you will concentrate on developing an independent research project of a speculative and individual nature in a theoretical or practice-based project. Experimentation is encouraged in practice-based projects, as is a firm commitment to articulating enquiries in written, verbal and visual form, in, on or for Creative Arts and Media. You will develop your research project based on your own line of speculative self-directed research and building on your contextual, theoretical, practice-based and/or industry-based investigations undertaken over the course of the semester and to be progressed in FSX405 Creative Arts and Media Honours Thesis B in semester 2.
Summary
| Unit name | Creative Arts and Media Honours Thesis A |
| Unit code | FSX404 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Creative and Performing Arts |
| Discipline | Arts|Media|Music|Theatre |
| Coordinator | Doctor John Vella |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and execute a scholarly project in Creative Arts and Media.
- Conduct independent research according to disciplinary conventions in the Creative Arts and Media.
- Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge to address a complex problem or issue.
- Communicate project outcomes via a research document (Thesis or Exegesis).
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus (Hobart and Launceston) Students have 15 hours of contact time across the unit plus independent work of at least 10 hours weekly.
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| Assessment | Mid-Project Review (50%)|Work-in-Progress Presentation (50%) |
| 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. |
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