About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Media, Film and Communication |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 12 June 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,944.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- COMS 490, FIME 490
- Limited to
- BA(Hons), PGDipArts
- Contact
- mfco@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information about MFCO 490
- Teaching staff
Teaching staff to be advised.
- Paper Structure
Students are assigned a supervisor early in the first semester with whom they will meet regularly to support the writing of their dissertation. In addition, informational sessions and workshops are provided across the semesters related to the practicalities of dissertation research and writing.
Assessment:
The final dissertation is the sole form of assessment for MFCO 490. However, students will agree on deadlines across the two semesters with their supervisor with regard to writing an abstract, a proposal, a literature review and chapters.
- Teaching Arrangements
Regular meetings with assigned supervisor.
Other informational sessions and workshops.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
By completion of the MFCO 490 dissertation students will:
- Demonstrate advanced research skills
- Successfully choose and make use of an appropriate methodology for the chosen topic
- Work independently to produce an extended argument in a topic of relevance to film and media or communication studies