Major Project in Media, Journalism and Film  - AMC4008

Assessment 2: Written draft

Up to 3,000 words of drafted content for feedback. 

Written draft

Assessment 1: Written plan

Written plan

Assessment 1: Presentation

Poster presentation on the project. This will typically include preparing research for verbal/visual communication; your presentation of around 10 minutes; a Q&amp;A. 

Presentation 

Assessment 2: Project Work

A written output of 12,600 words based on independent research, which can include long-form journalistic writing, a series of features, travel writing, film studies critical writing, biography, fan studies, a report on audience/user research or other kinds of writing. (Forms other than writing are negotiable with the module leader and must include a critical commentary).

Project Work 

This module supports students in the development of a significant piece of independent research, culminating in a written output. This can include long-form journalistic writing, a series of features, travel writing, film studies critical writing, biography, fan studies, a report on audience/user research or other kinds of writing. (Forms other than writing, such as a podcast series or short film, are negotiable with the module leader and will be accompanied by a critical commentary). The programme of study and development will be determined in consultation with a specialist supervisor and the student will be guided in the project through a series of one-to-one supervision meetings with that supervisor. The project can be on a topic of your choice.

School of Arts and Humanities

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<li>Biggam, J. (2015;2014;). Succeeding with your master's dissertation: A step-by-step handbook (3rd;3; ed.). Open Univ. P.</li>
<li>Lewis, R. S. (2021). Technology, media literacy, and the human subject: A posthuman approach. Open Book Publishers.</li>
<li>Thody, A. (2006). Writing and presenting research. SAGE. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4135/9780857020307" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.4135/9780857020307</a></li>
<li>Thomas, R. M., &amp; Brubaker, D. L. (2000). Theses and dissertations: A guide to planning, research, and writing (1st ed.). Bergin &amp; Garvey.</li>
<li>Tracy, F., &amp; Carmichael, P. (2017). Disrupting the dissertation: Linked data, enhanced publication and algorithmic culture. E-Learning and Digital Media, 14(3), 164-182. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/2042753017731356" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1177/2042753017731356</a></li>
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Media, Journalism and Film

AMC4008 - Major Project in Media, Journalism and Film 

Major Project in Media, Journalism and Film 

be able to seek and engage with supervision and guidance, responding positively and effectively to feedback from peers and tutors.

be able to critically analyse primary sources, texts and/or data, addressing questions of (for instance) genre, content, perspective and/or purpose.

be able to structure rigorous arguments in support of original central claims.

be able to communicate coherently, accurately and with clarity, using consistent referencing and a comprehensive bibliography.  

be able to undertake original and advanced research with academic and ethical integrity.

be able to independently set tasks as part of a planned project. 

be able to formulate relevant, cogent, and focused research questions appropriate for undertaking advanced research.  

be able to generate and develop original critical, reflective and/or investigative work.

be able to select, critically reflect on and refine appropriate methodologies and approaches for a project in Media, Journalism or Film. 

be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of a topic relevant to Media, Journalism or Film. 

be able to build on the arguments, analysis and creative output of others to develop an idea. 