The Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ARTFF031 | Foundation Arts | 0 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- ARTFF031
- School
- Foundation Arts
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
Extended projects or dissertations are a key feature of many university undergraduate courses, especially in the final year. This module will prepare students for and support them in the production of such an extended piece of work, related to their destination undergraduate degree. The first semester will help students develop key research skills and assist them in drawing up an appropriate research proposal. During the second semester they will focus on undertaking their research and producing the extended project or dissertation, guided by a supervisor. Students will also focus on developing their ability to communicate effectively through written academic English.
Target Students
Available for Foundation students in the Faculty of Arts only
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 20 weeks
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Project 1: Complete workbook, including the project proposal
- 80% Project 2: A dissertation of up to 4000 words (Spring)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop the skills required to design, research and produce a major piece of work for assessment, using media (written and/or other) appropriate to the chosen topic.Most often this will take the form of a written dissertation. The module also aims to help students develop their written academic English.Learning Outcomes
It is expected that by the end of the module, students will be able to:
(Knowledge and understanding) -
1 describe the skills and processes involved in designing, researching and producing a major piece of research-based work
2 demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a topic related to their
destination department;
(Intellectual skills)
3 situate and assess their own approach to an issue;
4 engage critically with different scholarly views before coming to their own reasoned conclusions;
(Transferable skills)
5 organise and manage their working time, appropriately scheduling tasks and meeting deadlines;
6 locate, navigate, prioritise and present relevant information using appropriate media
Conveners
- Dr Douglas Ingram