James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

VA4011:08

Research Thesis

Townsville HECS Band 1

Contact hours as negotiated with Head of College. Full year.

Available, at the discretion of the Head of College, to all students with a BVA or equivalent qualification undertaking the BVA Honours (Research) degree.

Students will write a thesis of at least 10,000 words demonstrating mastery of methodology and research area appropriate to honours level.

Learning Objectives:

  1. become competent in a range of research techniques;
  2. develop critical appraisal and evaluation of current literature in the visual arts;
  3. become familiar with advanced method and theory within the student’s field of specialisation;
  4. further the capacity to work as an independent researcher and artist by following an individual program or research.

Assessment by presentation of thesis not normally exceeding 10,000 words, text, visually augmented and having a supportive relationship to the specialisation.