DG3S50 - Critical Research Paper 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | DG3S50 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Research Paper | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Design | ||
| Module Leader: | J Beard | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Marshman, Alistair Aston, Jeremy Spencer, Emma Marshman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100708 - stage design | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
· Enable students to undertake a sustained research project in a field relating to their area of specialism and to present their findings.
· Provide the students with an appropriate range of research methodologies for their selected topic.
· Extend and develop critical analytical and evaluative skills in relation to their specialism
Content Summary
Research skills appropriate to individual projects and the appropriate presentation relating to the research subject.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Project supervision | 5 |
| Independent Study | 72 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Appreciate how the subject area evolved and how it might develop with knowledge of current materials and processes |
| LO2 | Develop comprehensive research and analytical skills and relate this to a particular area of specialism |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Dissertation / Major Project 1 | A critical discussion and analysis of a specific subject relevant to subject area. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Dissertation / Major Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |