Module Title:Dissertation by Practice
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Learners will be introduced to the theory of research in their lecture classes and will have an opportunity to develop their research skills & competency as part of their dissertation project assessment. The module aims to develop, not just theoretical knowledge, but also practical competence in research skills. The teaching & learning strategy is thus very practical and applied in nature including weekly supervision support for the learners. Students will develop the practice element of their dissertation through ongoing feedback and support from supervisors and the programme board.
Module Aim: This module affords students the opportunity to combine creative practice with primary research and critical analysis. Principles of good research practice underpin the approach to developing an individual piece of work that is connected to and contextualized within existing fields of media scholarship. To undertake dissertation by practice students must have a track record of producing high-quality practice work. (ongoing grades in range of 2:1 to 1:1)
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Prepare a research proposal with clearly defined research question, research objectives and approach to practice element.
LO2 Conduct independent research
LO3 Outline contribution to existing critical, theoretical and methodological approaches within a specified field of study
LO4 Produce a piece of media work that is connected to and illustrative of written thesis
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Research design
Definition & purpose of research; research approaches; research/practice topic generation; defining research questions and objectives; methodological strategy; writing a research proposal and practice outline, ethics in research.
Literature
Literature search - high quality academic literature; literature review process; citing and referencing relevant and timely literature; managing literature
Practice Element
Develop a media piece that is part of a coherent project alongside the elements of primary and secondary research. Media practice skills (web, video, photography, audio, written)
Research design
Reporting research, structure of research project, writing style, Harvard Referencing System.
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
Practical50.00%

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecturer Supervised Learning Every Week 0.25
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Independent Learning Time Every Week 7.00
Total Hours 8.75
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_DPCCS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Content Creation and Social Media 7 Elective
CW_DPCCS_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Content Creation and Social Media 8 Elective