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Creative works
Where the thesis/dissertation involves creative work (as for the Master of Art & Design and Master of Health Science), the Creative Work (Exhibition/Performance) section of the Appointment of Examiners Form must be completed.
Six months prior to the examination the candidate and supervisor should discuss the possible resource implications for the examination; for example, venue, security, equipment. At this time, supervisors should also discuss any travel and accommodation expenses with the faculty postgraduate office
Note: the content provided is a summary only. A full description of guidelines and processes can be found in the AUT University Postgraduate Handbook..
Typing is to be on one side of each sheet only, with the pages numbered consecutively throughout the thesis/dissertation. Typing is to be spaced either double or space-and-a-half with the exception of quotations, footnotes and bibliographies which are to be single spaced.
The following minimal margins are to be observed:
The candidate is required to submit four copies of the exegesis to the University Postgraduate Centre, at least four weeks prior to the examination. Candidates who do not wish to supply the exegesis until the oral examination will be required to provide a letter of support from their supervisor and a supplementary document defining the exegesis and creative work, within the theoretical framework used.
The examination will normally commence with the viewing of the work. The candidate will normally be present to provide clarification when necessary. The primary supervisor may attend the exhibition/performance to provide collegial support for the candidate.
The oral defence will normally commence within two days of the viewing, during which time the examiners will reflect on the exegesis and creative work and formulate their questions for the oral examination.
Each examiner is asked to comment on:
Examiners are also asked to identify specific questions to be asked of the candidate at the oral examination.
Two weeks after the oral examination, examiners will be required to provide final reports outlining their final recommendation which the University Postgraduate Centre will forward to the University Postgraduate Board for approval.
All examiners' reports will be released to the candidate once all the reports have been received.
The determination of the University Postgraduate Board will be conveyed in writing to the candidate by the University Postgraduate Centre. It is the practice of the University that the content of examiner reports will be made available to the candidate after the oral examination.
Six months prior to the examination the candidate and supervisor should discuss the possible resource implications for the examination; for example, venue, security, equipment. At this time, supervisors should also discuss any travel and accommodation expenses with the faculty postgraduate office
- Formatting and presentation
- Appointment of examiners
- Lodging your exegesis
- Examination timeframe
- Examiners reports
- Recommendation
Note: the content provided is a summary only. A full description of guidelines and processes can be found in the AUT University Postgraduate Handbook..
Formatting and presentation
In the case of theses/dissertations incorporating creative, non-written work, an exegesis must accompany the visual work. This generally requires a minimum of 3000 words. Students should consult with their supervisor.Paper size
Theses/dissertations are to be typed on International Standard Organisation (ISO) A4 size white bond paper. If diagrams, maps, tables and similar presentations do not fit on this sheet size, ISO B4 size may be used. B4 size pages are to be folded and bound so as to open out at the top and the right.Typing
Font size: 12 pointTyping is to be on one side of each sheet only, with the pages numbered consecutively throughout the thesis/dissertation. Typing is to be spaced either double or space-and-a-half with the exception of quotations, footnotes and bibliographies which are to be single spaced.
The following minimal margins are to be observed:
- Left - 4 cm
- Top and bottom - 2 cm
- Right - 2 cm
Appointment of examiners
The primary supervisor should informally approach examiners regarding their ability and willingness to examine and also discuss tentative timeframes for the oral examination and advise that they may be required for approximately 3 to 4 days.
Once the examiners have been formally approved, the University Postgraduate Centre will coordinate a timeline for the examination as well as organise any travel and accommodation arrangements. At this point, there must be no further contact between the supervisors, candidate and examiners.
Lodging exegesis
The candidate is required to submit four copies of the exegesis to the University Postgraduate Centre, at least four weeks prior to the examination. Candidates who do not wish to supply the exegesis until the oral examination will be required to provide a letter of support from their supervisor and a supplementary document defining the exegesis and creative work, within the theoretical framework used.
Examination timeframe
The examination will normally commence with the viewing of the work. The candidate will normally be present to provide clarification when necessary. The primary supervisor may attend the exhibition/performance to provide collegial support for the candidate.
The oral defence will normally commence within two days of the viewing, during which time the examiners will reflect on the exegesis and creative work and formulate their questions for the oral examination.
Examiners reports
Each examiner is asked to comment on:
- The overall performance of the candidate in relation to peers on comparable programmes
- The appropriateness of research methodology used
- The depth and breadth of coverage of the subject matter concerned
- The presentation of the thesis
- The quality of the knowledge and skills (both general and subject specific) demonstrated by the candidate
Examiners are also asked to identify specific questions to be asked of the candidate at the oral examination.
Two weeks after the oral examination, examiners will be required to provide final reports outlining their final recommendation which the University Postgraduate Centre will forward to the University Postgraduate Board for approval.
All examiners' reports will be released to the candidate once all the reports have been received.
Recommendation
There are a number of possible outcomes from the examination process and the examiners and the Examination Panel are required to identify the one recommended as the most appropriate for the candidate. The outcomes are:- That the candidate be awarded a doctoral degree
- That the candidate be awarded a doctoral degree subject to the candidate making editorial amendments only (as identified by the examiners) to the satisfaction of the Convenor of examiners in consultation with the supervisor
- That the candidate be awarded the degree subject to the candidate making amendments (as identified by the examiners) to the satisfaction of the Convenor of examiners in consultation with the supervisor and/or examiner(s) as appropriate
- That the candidate be required to revise and re-submit for further examination within a specified time
- That the thesis is not of an acceptable standard and the degree not be awarded
The determination of the University Postgraduate Board will be conveyed in writing to the candidate by the University Postgraduate Centre. It is the practice of the University that the content of examiner reports will be made available to the candidate after the oral examination.
Last updated: 19 Jul 2010 11:01am