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ARCHGEN 787 : Thesis (Part Time)
Creative Arts and Industries
2020 Semester One (1203) (60 POINTS)
Course Overview
A study of research processes, together with a thesis involving a discourse on a topic approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning for the degree of Master of Architecture under the guidance of an appointed supervisor.
The study may vary by discipline and approach (e.g. scientific, creative, philosophical, practice-based).
Part-time study is defined as a student workload of a fewer than 100 points over two semesters in one year. A student must complete the requirements for a 120/90 points masters thesis/research within four semesters if enrolled part-time or equivalent. For the 60 points Part-Time Thesis programme, students will be required to submit to the course coordinator a "end of the first year report" - signed by the supervisor - regarding the work developed in the first two semesters.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with the Guide to Theses and Dissertations.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Show evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist field of enquiry (Capability 1.1, 2.2 and 3.2)
- Demonstrate mastery of sophisticated theoretical subject matter (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Evaluate critically the findings and discussion in the literature (Capability 2.1 and 5.2)
- Research analyse and argue from evidence (Capability 2.1 and 3.1)
- Engage in rigorous intellectual analysis, criticism and problem-solving (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate a high order of skill in the planning, execution and completion of an original, independent research project (Capability 1.2, 4, 5.1 and 5.3)
- Apply research skills appropriately (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 5.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 0% | Individual Coursework |
| Thesis | 100% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
| Research proposal | ||||||||||
| Thesis | ||||||||||
Two examiners mark the thesis. The examiners will have appropriate scholarly interest in the topic of the thesis, and they will not be the same people who reviewed students work during the year. Neither will be the supervisor. Both examiners, without consultation between them, record a grade based on the deposited thesis. A committee of the School then determines a recommended grade. For 90/120 point thesis, assessment is 100% on the final research report/thesis. For 60 points Part-Time Thesis students will be required to submit to the course coordinator a "end of the first year report" - signed by the supervisor - regarding the work developed in the first two semesters.
Pass Requirements
Where a student has been unable to attend to their studies for a period of time during the semesters they may apply for an Extension of Time. Late submissions will be considered on medical and special grounds when supported by a health or other professional, and when the application is made according to the procedure below. Requests for extensions of time must be submitted and approved before the due date unless there are exceptional circumstances. Students applying for an extension of time must obtain an Extension of Time Form for Coursework Submission from the School of Architecture and Planning Office (6th Floor of the Architecture Building, Building 421, 26 Symonds Street) and complete the required details.
Teaching & Learning Methods
Workload Expectations
A 60 point course should tally 600 hours of work for each student.
Students will have individual supervisors and should expect to see them for 1:1 meetings weekly or fortnightly, depending on their needs. The remainder (close to 570 hours) will be dedicated to independent research and writing by the student. The number of days and hours is to be agreed between the supervisor and the student.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
If you require academic accommodations based on the impact of a disability or impairment, please contact Alessandro on email alessandro.premier@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible at the beginning of the course to discuss your specic needs.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
In the event of unexpected disruption
We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
Copyright Warning Notice
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Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.