| CODE | BEN5011 | ||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation and Portfolio | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 85 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Faculty for the Built Environment | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The dissertation - portfolio is the main output of the Master in Fine Arts in an area of study which benefits from a project-based approach, including disciplines from fine arts, visual arts, architecture, or conservation, that falls within the academic responsibility of the Faculty for the Built Environment. Research will be undertaken primarily by studio-based or practice-based work. The detailed programme will vary depending on the theme of research, but will normally include a portfolio of original studio-based or practice-based or project-based work, as exhibited in a portfolio, or publication, and a written dissertation. The weighting between dissertation and portfolio may be varied by the Board, depending on the theme of research, with a minimum of 20% assigned to the dissertation. Study-unit Aims: The aim of the dissertation - portfolio is to highlight the candidate’s reflective practice at Master level. It should clearly show the integral relationship between concept, process and realisation. The text should clearly demonstrate the historical, theoretical, critical and analytical research conducted by the student in relation to the body of work undertaken, and its documentation. The candidate will need to show evidence that a sound and systematic understanding of the subject of research has been acquired, and to show a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights relating to the selected field of study. The candidate must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research, particularly but not limited to the ones used in the research. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: (i) apply and articulate research methodologies underpinning an advanced project in the theme of study; (ii) chieve a synthesis of practical, critical and theoretical concerns as evidenced by a project in appropriate media; (iii) present studio-based or practice-based research work demonstrating understanding of contemporary issues in the theme of study. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: (i) apply and articulate research methodologies underpinning an advanced project on the relative discipline; (ii) create a portfolio of work, documenting the research journey and output, and a critical commentary for the portfolio. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: As directed by supervisor in relation to research theme. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite qualifications: Acceptance for MFA - may require completion of Preparatory Programme **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation/Portfolio. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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