CC139 Major Project Part 1

CC139 Major Project Part 1

Lecturer

TBA

Program Director

Alan Chen

Duration

1 Term

Co/Pre-requisites

2 Years Study

Contact hours/week

3

Credit points

6

Self Study hours/week

13

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to a range of academic and professional research methods appropriate to visual communicators. Students will develop, present and negotiate an innovative project proposal and prepare a self-initiated brief.

The purpose of this brief is to create a blueprint for the student’s Major Project to be finalised in the subject CC140 Major Project Part 2.

Learning outcomes or Competencies

1. Formulate research questions that will be effective in the development of their brief

2. Use an appropriate range of research methods

3. Use knowledge gained to develop and an effective brief

4. Present and negotiate a project brief

Assessment Table

Name/No

Type

Weighting %

Week Due

Learning Outcome

1. Initial proposal

Short Report

15

3

1

2. Research

Mini Thesis

40

6

1,2,3

3. The Brief

Report

30

9

3,4

4.  Participation

Journal/Blog

15

Weekly

1,2,3