Module: CMU6100-20 Commercial Music Research Writing and Revision

Level: 6

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Dr Emma Hooper

Module Tutor Contact Details: E.Hooper@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module is a continuation of the development of a complex idea or argument started in Commercial Music Research: Planning and Methods. It emphasises how to select the best means of investigating an idea and results in a highly specialised and researched 5,000 word dissertation.

This module aims to:

• Develop the ability to present a structured argument and communicate ideas effectively

• Develop the ability to consider a range of perspectives and make critical evaluations

• Foster a positive approach to lifelong learning and career development

• Facilitate the expression of ideas within a professional and/or academic context

 2. Outline syllabus

Being one of the final creative parts of the Commercial Music program, this module’s content is determined by students in order to reflect their own tastes, interests and specialist areas of knowledge. There will be a small number of group workshop opportunities; however, the majority of the module is conducted through regular one-to-one tutorials with specialist supervisors from the CM team.

The module presumes a final dissertation submission of 5,000-words. This project will be clarified or revised accounting for any changes that have arisen from the research and assessment feedback in the first semester Research module.

Students can work individually on a single study, but they can also choose to work collaboratively on a piece of shared research, performance or blended project. Staff encourage such collaboration. For any shared project, students must in their project negotiations indicate their roles and focus in the study. A group submission is not allowed. In negotiating the project, it must be clear that each member of the group has clearly identified their role in the project and their topic of investigation.

 3.Teaching and learning activities

This study module focuses on independent learning, in line with the FHEQ level 6 descriptor. There will be some group workshopping opportunities, but in the main tutor contact will be through advisory tutorials to support study, writing and revising.

The formative assessment will be though tutorials and workshopping.

The summative assessment will be the submission of the 5,000 word dissertation.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Dissertation (5,000 words) 

• % Weighting: 100