BA 2011/12 Unit Assessment Brief

Level College Course Unit Title Unit Briefing Date Context In this unit you will be given the opportunity to choose from 3 formats: Live Project, Work Placement or Dissertation to explore the most relevant and specific contexts (critical and professional) of your research as it becomes increasingly focussed through your Individual Programme of Study. 1. Brief Description/Specification of Task Dissertation option requires you to research develop and complete a dissertation that conforms to academic standards and conventions that explores a research question relevant to your Individual Programme of Study. Work Placement requires you to initiate and complete a work placement in a professional context that is relevant to the focus of your Individual Programme of Study. You will be expected to submit a report on your experience that records your reflection and evaluation of your experience relating the professional and critical issues to your Individual Programme of Study. Live Project requires you to initiate and complete a live public project in a professional context that is relevant to the focus of your Individual Programme of Study. You will be expected to submit a report on your experience that records your reflection and evaluation of your experience relating the professional and critical issues to your Individual Programme of Study. Indicative Content A self-initiated research project that extends and tests your critical position in a theoretical or professional context specific to your Individual Programme of Study and relevant to your graduation plans Extending your levels of independence and autonomy in relation to your learning and practice
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6 9

Stage Credits

3 30

Camberwell College of Arts Unit BA Context 04.10.2011

 The application of appropriate professional and research skills pertinent to your Individual Programme of Study and graduation plans

Learning Outcomes and (Marking Criteria) A coherent critical position in relation to detailed awareness and understanding of key historical and contemporary debates/contexts within art/design (Subject Knowledge, Analysis) Independence in planning and organising your own learning, in relation to all aspects of your work, through a process of analysis, reflection and self-evaluation (Personal and Professional Development) The deployment of a range of transferable skills such as communication, initiative and problem-solving to equip you for professional practice, further study, employment (Communication and Presentation, Collaborative and/or Independent Professional Working) Marking Criteria Marking criteria website (student version) http://www.arts.ac.uk/markingcriteria/students/introduction.html

2. Assessment Evidence and Submission Requirements Assessment Evidence Live Project/Work Placement: *2 bound copies and a CD Rom to include the following: Critical Review, 3000 words; word processed. Primary research/account of experience maximum 3000 words; word processed. Bibliography Appendix to include relevant information e.g. database, cv., appropriate examples of correspondence and other supportive material. NB: Harvard academic writing conventions must be used when evidencing research in your text i.e. citing and quoting. *The college will retain 1 copy. OR
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Dissertation: *2 bound copies and a CD Rom (6000 7000 words, word processed). Bibliography

NB: Harvard academic writing conventions must be used when evidencing research in your text i.e. citing and quoting. *The college will retain 1 copy.

Evaluative Report Word count Written Assignment Word Count Weighting (if appropriate) Submission Deadline & Procedure

n/a 6,000 7,000 words n/a Deadline date: 18 January 2012 Procedure: Details are on the CONTEXT Blackboard site; the submission paperwork will be given out at TALK 3 in December, to enable it to be completed prior to hand-in, when it will be processed and signed for by staff. Study support contact: Christine Bowmaker c.bowmaker@arts.ac.uk

Feedback date

25 May 2012

Supporting Information - Recommended Texts and Resources Texts and resources to be generated by individual student

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