DISSERTATION I (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25VAS(P)322
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to develop critical and analytical skills, enabling students to identify the most significant aspects of a study and present them effectively. Enhance written communication abilities, ensuring they can produce synopsis that are informative, engaging, and suitable for various academic and professional contexts. Summarize complex ideas and research into concise, coherent, and compelling overviews.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies 

Course Code

Course Title

25VAS(P)322

Dissertation I 

(Practical)

 

CO53: Develop the ability to critically analyze and present the essential information, methodologies, and findings of a research study in a coherent and engaging manner using PowerPoint 

CO54: Explain the research process and defend the progress confidently during viva and identify areas for improvement and further development in the selected topic

CO55: Produce the synopsis professionally by integrating information from diverse sources that provides a complete view of the selected topic

CO56: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Discussions, Lectures, Presentations, Reading,

Case Studies.

Learning activities for the students:

Presentations, 

Group Discussions, Self-Learning Assignments, Preparing Questions, Oral

 Explanation.

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester end examination, PPT, Viva, Student Teacher Interaction, Final Presentation, Report

COURSE CONTENT:

The students will have to submit the synopsis at the end of this semester. The viva will be taken by the external jury members.

Note: 

  1. The student will decide two/ three topics and a broad outline of research within fifteen days of the commencement of the semester with an assigned guide. The internal faculty member along with subject expert will give approval for the topic after the discussion on the third week of the semester.
  2. The students will have to submit the Synopsis report with the practical submission.
Essential Readings: 
  1. Barnet Sylvan, A Short Guide to Writing about – Art, 7th ed., 2003, Longman, US.
  2. Sayre Henry M., Writing About Art, 4th ed., 2002, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
  3. Hughes Robert, Nothing if Not Critical – Selected Essays on Art and Artists, 1990, Penguin Bookss, US

Suggested Readings: 

  1. Chris Murray, Key Writings on Art: The Twentieth Century
  2. Studies in Art Education
  3. Journal of Visual Culture
  4. Sculpture Journal
  5. Art Inquiry 
  6. Journal of Aesthetics and Criticism
References: 
  1. https://www.aimlay.com/what-is-dissertation-writing-format-and-ways-to-w...
  2. https://www.jou.ufl.edu/grad/forms/Guidelines-for-writing-thesis-or-diss...
  3. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/7-st...
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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