1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research/production reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends of technologies, techniques, models, theories and production in the field of musical theatre.

Models, principles, theories, techniques, methodologies and production in the field of musical theatre are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral/visual presentations and the written record of research.

The use of literature surveys/experiment action/correlation/casual analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral/visual presentation and the written record of research.

The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.

The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.

Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.

Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.

Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the dissertation/production.

The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.

The inferences, interpretations, and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.

Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.

Integrated assessment:

A combined theory and practice is assessed through internal and external panel examination.