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CAHO4008: Contemporary Arts Honours Dissertation A
In this unit of study you will conduct supervised and independent study focused on a self-nominated research topic. The outcome of this year-long study is a dissertation of 15, 000 words that should demonstrate a commitment to serious scholarship, a focussed investigation, disciplined editing and rigorous analysis. Throughout this semester you will work towards refining your research interests, conducting research and developing an argument towards a first written draft. Regular meetings with your supervisor provide advice and feedback. Candidate should demonstrate consistent progress in individual research.
| Code | CAHO4008 |
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| Academic unit | Sydney College of the Arts |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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A completed Bachelor of Visual Arts or external equivalent degree |
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Corequisites:
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CAHO4005 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of contemporary art practices, histories and theories that inform your own creative practice
- LO2. Demonstrate rigorous and independent thinking
- LO3. Engage critically with social, cultural and ethical issues and apply local and international perspectives to extend your creative practice
- LO4. Communicate your ideas professionally, creatively and effectively
- LO5. Show awareness, sensitivity and empathy to subjective, cultural and racial differences
- LO6. Use appropriate technologies and media to effectively gather and disseminate information
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Semester 1, 2021 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 1, 2021 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 2, 2021 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2021 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 1, 2022 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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