MODULE SPECIFICATION

Code: UACPCP-30-3 Title: Film Studies Dissertation Version: 7

Level: 3 UWE credit rating: 30 ECTS credit rating: 15

Module type: Project

Owning Faculty: Creative Arts Field: Film Studies Field leader: J. Arthurs

Faculty Committee approval: Quality and Standards Date: 24 June 2010 - Approved Chairs action

Approved for delivery by: n/a

Contributes towards: Awards up to BA (Hons)

Valid from: Sept 2010 Discontinued from:

Pre-requisites: UACPAH-30-2 Currents in Film Theory

Co-requisites: None

Excluded combinations:

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to design and develop an independent research project (Assessment component A, Element 1 and 2)

• Demonstrate a coherent and detailed critical knowledge about a chosen field of study, through research and argument (Assessment component A, Element 2)

• Select, justify, apply and interpret appropriate research methods (Assessment Component A, element 2)

• Analyse their object of study in relation to relevant critical and theoretical debates in Film Studies (Assessment component A, element 1 and 2)

• Accurately present research in an appropriate academic format (Assessment component A, element 2)

• Demonstrate time-management skills relevant to sustained independent work (Assessment component A, element 1)

Teaching and learning methods:

A variety of methods will be used

• Independent study.

• Introductory workshops providing students with support in developing, designing and implementing research projects.

• Individual supervision tutorials, supporting on-going research, critical reading and writing.

• Oral and written feedback from supervisor on the proposal and drafts written in advance of the final version.

Reading Strategy

The nature of the module demands that students develop independent information literacy skills. There are no set or recommended readings, but supervisors will offer advice on finding relevant sources, where appropriate. The module includes skills training in using electronic databases and effective research.

Assessment

Please state which element of assessment should be recorded as the final assessment for the purposes of submitting data on non-submissions to HEFCE. (For further information please contact Academic Registry.)

Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 100%

ATTEMPT 1

First Assessment Opportunity (Sit)

Component A

Description of each element Element weighting

1. Portfolio exercises 10%

2. Dissertation (8000 words) Final Element of Assessment 90%

Second Assessment Opportunity (Resit) (further attendance at taught classes is not required)

Component A

Description of each element Element weighting

1. Portfolio exercises 10%

2. Dissertation (8000 words) Final Element of Assessment 90%

EXCEPTIONAL SECOND ATTEMPT (Retake): Attendance at taught classes is required.

Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………

(Associate Dean/Programme Director)