INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THEORIES AND CONCEPTS IN THE CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES (CCI)
Charlene YY
Sumary61074.pptxINTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THEORIES AND CONCEPTS IN THE CREATIVE AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
Summary and Essay Surgery
MODULE OUTCOMES You will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Critically determine and define what is meant by culture and the creative and cultural industries
Gain an understanding of the range of theories and concepts available to study the cultural and creative industries
Be able to apply the theories and concepts learned to research on current aspects of the cultural and creative industries
Critically assess the explanatory power of existing theories and concepts in analyses of the cultural and creative industries
Masters level standards
The University has determined the minimum requirements for a MA student.
An ability to critically evaluate current research, methodologies and scholarship and where appropriate propose new hypotheses;
An ability to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively;
A comprehensive understanding of relevant knowledge and applicable techniques which are at the forefront of their academic disciplines, field of study or professional practice;
Independent thought.
ASSESSMENT
This module has one assessment:
A 2,500 word essay
ASSESSMENT
This module has one assessment:
A 2,500 word essay
Unless otherwise specified, the word count is for the main body of the text and ignores the reference list and appendices. If you exceed the word length you will be penalised.
ASSESSMENT
This module has one assessment:
A 2,500 word essay
If you are up to 5% over the word limit – a 5% penalty will be applied
• If you are 5-10% over word limit – a 10% penalty will be applied
• If you are over 10% over the word limit – a 15% penalty will be applied.
Essay formatting and style guide
Have the standard Management School cover sheet (available from MUSE);
Have the word count given on the cover sheet;
Be presented with 2.5cm margins all round;
Use Times New Roman or Arial, 11 or 12 point for the main body text;
Use 1.5 line spacing;
Have all pages numbered except the first;
Be properly spell checked;
Be made attractive with suitable use of headings, paragraphs and sections;
Be properly referenced to the Management School version of Harvard
See your PGT handbook for further details, (BB Information Room)
Essay Questions
Using particular case studies, critically examine how working in the music or fashion industry might involve both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ forms of cultural work.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
| Assessment criteria | <40% (Hard Fail) | 40-49% (Soft Fail) | 50-59% (Pass) | 60-69% (Merit) | 70-79 % (Distinction) | 80 % and above (High Distinction) |
| Use/adaptation of theories/concepts | Hardly any mention of academic literature | Some mention and summary of relevant academic literature | Good understanding and synthesis of academic literature | Very good, clear understanding and synthesis of academic literature | Very good judicious and insightful use of relevant literature | Excellent judicious and insightful use of relevant literature |
| Use of data and examples | Hardly any use of relevant examples | Some examples but hardly relevant | Good use of examples | Very good choices and use of examples | Very good, judicious and insightful use of examples | Excellent use and illustration of timely and thematically- relevant examples |
| Structure and analytical insights | Hardly any structure and analysis | Minimal attempt at structure and analysis | Some good attempts at structure and analysis | Very good structure and analysis | Very well structured and analysed | Excellent use of structure and level of analysis |
| Intelligibility of writing | Mostly unintelligible | At times unintelligible | Well written | Very well written | Extremely well written | Excellently written |
Causes of poor performance
Not answering the brief;
Being purely descriptive rather than analytical;
Inability to apply theory to practice;
Poor referencing;
Poor structure /organisation of material;
Arguments do not follow;
Poor construction of the sentences/ paragraphs with poor use of grammar so that examiners do not know what is intended.
