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GD5997   End of Degree Project - Multi-Media Portfolio

Academic year(s): 2023-2024

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Open to Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies students only.

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

The end of degree project takes the form of a period of supervised research where you will explore a topic in depth. The project topic must be agreed by the student, supervisor, and module coordinator. You will show your ability to undertake sustained critical analysis, develop and improve your research skills, and produce an extended piece of written work that demonstrates a high level of understanding of your area of study. The portfolio allows you to present your research in a manner that emphasises your capacity to convey academic concepts in innovative ways suitable for different audiences. It also enables you to demonstrate your ability to produce professional multi-media outputs that communicate academic research in exciting and engaging ways. The portfolio is assessed by means of: (i) project report (30% of module grade); (ii) reflective essay (10% of module grade); (iii) 15 minute talk (10% of module grade); and (iv) approved multi-media components (50% of module grade). The approved multi-media components can be: (i) 30 minute film (50% of module grade) OR (ii) two other approved components - for example, a poster, podcast, website, training material (25% of module grade each).

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Permission from Graduate School Deputy Director.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Project meetings with supervisor by arrangement.

Scheduled learning hours: 12

Guided independent study hours: 576

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr G W B Pedriali
Module teaching staff: By arrangement.
Module coordinator email walter.pedriali@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

  • Carry out independent research into a topic in substantial depth.
  • Develop and improve a broad range of applicable research skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify the most suitable outputs for communicating the research to a range of different audiences.
  • Gain the necessary skills to produce high quality, public-facing outputs in a variety of media.
  • Demonstrate a high level of understanding in a given area of study.