Speaking or performing

Multimodal Design Project

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Multimodal Design Project

This practice-led technique integrates design/production methods to execute a multifaceted project. The piece can take any form as process is emphasised over output. The technique comprises several scaffolded assessments: an oral pitch/proposal (20%); workbook (10%); portfolio (prototype + report) (50%); and reflection (20%).

Third year
Class size of 20-40
Open
Genre Writing with Peer-review Report

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Genre Writing with Peer-review Report

In addition to producing their own piece of creative or academic writing, students work in pairs to provide a detailed feedback report of their partner's draft written assessment. Students are assessed on both the final written piece and on the report they produce for their student partners.

Third year
Class size of 20-40
Open
Group Performance Research Project (with individual critical reflection)

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Group Performance Research Project (with individual critical reflection)

In groups, students deliver a performance piece on a topic arising from the course. Focusing on creative modalities, students develop an imaginative approach to their presentation such as a video submission, theatrical performance, role play, art exhibition, movie pitch etc. This is accompanied by an individual 500 word critical reflection.

Third year
Class size of 40-60
Open
Extended Simulation Exercise

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Extended Simulation Exercise

This task sees students participate in a four week Simulation Role Play in an area specific to their discipline of study. Students work in groups to assume the role of specific stakeholders/actors within the simulation. Rather than the simulation itself, students are assessed on an Operation Plan and a Final Report.

Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 100-500
Open
Creative Production Project and Presentation

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Creative Production Project and Presentation

As a class students are set a collaborative task to produce a creative item relevant to their discipline (e.g. in MUSC3020, an original Album recorded and produced by students) and attend weekly laboratory sessions focused on relevant skill acquisition. This is scaffolded with written reflections where students outline their contribution.

First year, Second year, Third year
Class size of 10-20
Secure
Condensed Problem-based Assessment

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Condensed Problem-based Assessment

Students are set discipline-specific problem-based exercises for completion during class. The objective is to craft a written response (1500 words) to the problem, or use group collaboration to develop and deliver a 10-15 minute presentation proposing a solution. This assessment requires active problem solving and engagement with relevant web sources.

Second year, Third year
Class size of 40-60
Secure
Simulation Exercise

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Simulation Exercise

Students complete a 3 hour in-class simulation where a hypothetical scenario occurs (in POLS7255, a foreign policy negotiation). Students form groups representing key stakeholders and must accurately represent their interests. Students prepare for the simulation (scheduled towards the end of semester) in advance and are assessed on preparation and participation.

Post-graduate
Class size of 40-60
Secure