Major Project Studio (11120.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and evaluate a range of forms that a major written work might take;
2. Develop practices informed by an understanding of larger frameworks in which writing is produced, consumed and circulated; and
3. Begin to plan and develop a major work evolving from self-reflection and peer review of their own writing practice.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Students must have completed 48 credit points including two units from SM0001 Specialist Major in Creative Writing.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
8298 Creative ProjectEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Kimberly Williams |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Kimberly Williams |
Required texts
It is highly recommended that students read broadly and independently in the genres they are attempting for their assessment submissions. Please consult the teaching staff and/or mentors for recommendations if you need them.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Assessment items must be submitted to the relevant dropbox in the unit's UCLearn site, relating to that piece of assessment. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item, to the right submission section.
Work will only be accepted in Word or Word-compatible documents, unless another arrangement has been made with the tutor. Submissions that are late without an extension will receive a numerical grade only (with late penalties applied) and no commentary. Where students have elected not to meet with their mentors during the specified weeks, feedback will be minimal.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Attendance is not assessed, but it is strongly recommended that students attend all seminars, and at least 2 hours of writing studios per week. Students are responsible for arranging and attending meetings with their mentors (in person or online), and submitting draft work to their mentors for consideration by the due date. Students who do not attend mentor meetings or share work in good time with their mentors can expect minimal feedback on their submissions.
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and
- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice
Required IT skills
Word-processing; internet; e-mail.
NB Students will occasionally be contacted by group email and are expected to check their student email accounts regularly.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
