Project Brief The Dissertation is an extended piece of writing, which responds to research. The Dissertation forms a significant element of BA (Hons.) and BSc (Hons) degrees across the UK, and

will cultivate your ability to independently work, think, process, argue and coherently bring together findings. It also gives you the opportunity to explore a part of, and ask critical questions about, your practice / industry. Ultimately, the Dissertation will support you as a practitioner or professional in your field. Following a period of independent research, this unit marks the final stage of the dissertation process. It involves reviewing the research strategy, analysing the findings, synthesising research, developing a coherent, structured argument and drawing conclusions. You will present the results of your study in the form of one of the following formats, structured as per the Dissertation Handbook (available on Aula): . A Written Text (6000-7000 words) This option is the standard format dissertation that should comprise extensive research and critical analysis of your chosen topic, along with associated theoretical and philosophical underpinning. This is a written text of 6000-7000 words, which should be appropriately referenced, formally written and include images. The text may be heavily illustrated and may be designed in a creative way, but the order and structure must be clear. Practice-based outcome with accompanying 3000-4000 word Written Text This practice-based dissertation option offers you the opportunity to make a new practical outcome (a video, product design, sound piece, footwear, event etc). The work will be supported by a critical text that contextualises your outcome, comprises extensive research and critical analysis of your chosen topic, consistently substantiating your outcome. The paper should be appropriately referenced, formally written and include images. You are required to submit your practical element (or documentation of the object/performance if applicable) along with the substantiating text. • 20-minute Live Presentation (with Q&A) derived from academic research and incorporating 3000-4000 words This option offers you the opportunity to write a research paper for presentation. Your topic should be appropriately scholarly and add to your chosen subject in some way. Your paper should comprise extensive research and critical analysis of your chosen topic, be appropriately referenced, formally written and include images. You will be required to present your paper for 20 minutes to a panel of academic staff - this will be followed by 10 minutes of questions about your presentation. You are required to submit the presentation slides at the end of your 3000-4000 word text. Enterprise Proposal of 3,000-4,000 words with accompanying 20-minute Presentation and Q&A This option offers you the opportunity to present a contextualised, realistic and professional business plan of 3000-4000 words (details in the Dissertation Handbook). You will be required to present your paper in a suitable format of 20 minutes to a panel of academic staff - this will be followed by 10 minutes of questions about your presentation. You are required to deliver and submit the full and complete presentation along with the business plan. The textual element of all Dissertation formats must be fully referenced using the Harvard System of referencing. Summative Submission Submit your Dissertation as ONE PDF to Turnitin on Aula by: 4.00 pm on: 25 January 2024 Practical work should be submitted in the form of digital images to a designated SharePoint folder, those in video format must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo AND uploaded to the designated folder. The link to this folder will be made available on Aula. The links to Youtube/Vimeo must be clearly written in the written element of your dissertation, including a password if this is applicable. You must ensure that the work remains on the holding site until you have completed your degree. Study Skills & Learning Support Advice and guidance on the skills required to complete your assignments i.e. time planning & prioritising to meet deadlines, planning & structuring your writing, correct referencing & bibliographies and writing academically' is available through the Study Skills Team in Student Services. For details visit: https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/student-services/study-skills