Research Project

A research project, usually in the form of an extended essay of 10,000 words, with regular guidance from a supervisor. Students are expected to show familiarity with the literature in their chosen field, and to write a substantial discussion, engaging with questions relevant to the field and demonstrating independent thought. Note: This is a compulsory course for Art History Honours.

Course overview

Points

30

Fees

$2274.9 NZD

International fees

$9033.6 NZD

Course offered in

  • Trimester 1

Duration

2 trimesters

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

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Taught by

The School of English, Film, Theatre, Media

Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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ARTH489 students will be supported through regular one-on-one meetings with their assigned supervisor, as well as a regular seminar series that will guide you through the mechanics of research, and writing an extended text.

Course learning objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

  1. apply their skills of analysis to critically examine visual and textual material

  2. work independently - formulate, analyse and refine topics

  3. consistently apply the conventions of academic writing and art historical research

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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb

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