| Module Identifier |
MG30520 |
| Module Title |
DISSERTATION |
| Academic Year |
2004/2005 |
| Co-ordinator |
Mr Robert K Meyrick |
| Semester |
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) |
| Other staff |
Mrs Belinda J Marking, Mr Robert K Meyrick |
| Pre-Requisite |
MG10120 , AH20110 , MG20110 , MG20410 |
| Course delivery |
Seminars / Tutorials | Tutorials x 6 per semester |
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Practical | 160 study hours |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
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| Semester Exam | | |
| Supplementary Exam | | |
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. demonstrate a deeper knowledge of a specific subject area
2. locate, select and analyse information relevant to their topic
3. be proficient in the use scholarly conventions appropriate to academic writing in Museology and Art History or Art Theory
4. plan a well-structured exploration of a museum / material culture topic
Relation to Assessment.
Dissertation (1-4)
The dissertation provides the opportunity to assess the students' ability to locate, select and analyse information for an extended period and in depth; planning a well-structured exploration of a museum or material culture topic.
Brief description
The dissertation provides the opportunity for in-depth academic study to investigate a subject or topic concerned with an aspect of museum studies and/or material culture and can have a historical, sociological, cultural or theoretical approach. Dissertations require a well-structured methodology capable of sustaining a scholarly approach, and the use of primary source material from Aberystwyth and/or other collections is encouraged. The dissertation should normally grow out of a particular museum studies module (or group of related museum/art history modules) that the student is taking or has taken
Aims
1. to provide an opportunity for research at undergraduate level
2. enable students to undertake an in-depth examination of specific subject or topic related to their previous or current studies under supervision
3. apply and extend academic skills learned in AH20110 Research, Writing and Study
4. offer an applied and prolonged experience in self-directed and supervised investigative study
Transferable skills
1 Independent project work
Undertake self-directed research
2 IT and information handling
Word processing
3 Use and analysis of numerical information
None.
4 Writing in an academic context
In-depth examination of a specific subject.
5 Oral discussion and presentation
Tutorial Discussion
6 Careers need awareness
The module is specifically for students considering a career in museums, art gallery administration, public art organisations, freelance curators and exhibition organisers, and in private galleries.
7 Self-management
100% Course Work
8 Group activity
None.
Reading Lists
Books
None specific. See Pre-requisite AH20110 Research, Writing and Study
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6