PT4111 - Research Thesis Part 1 of 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Subject chain:	PT4111 PT4211
Administered by:	Photography

Available, at the discretion of the Head of College, to all students with a BPhotog or equivalent qualification undertaking the BPhotog(Hons) research degree. Except with the approval of the Head of School/Associate Dean, all subjects in a chain must be studied in consecutive teaching periods.

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

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• become competent in a range of relevant research techniques;
• develop critical appraisal and evaluation of current research in photography;
• develop technical and aesthetic aspects of photography;
• further abilities as an independent researcher and photographer by following an individual program of research.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Gordon Brown, Dr Stephen Naylor
Assessment:	thesis.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.