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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Workplace Integrated Learning: Written Project Proposal

  • Unit Code

    BPA3115

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit under supervisory guidance is the first and development stage of two consecutive units that provide an opportunity for students to analyse and synthesise learning and to engage in the development of a significant personal theme emerging out of each student's chosen topic of research. Students will, through appropriate research, develop their ideas and means of expression to provide a theoretical contact for a major performance, digital media, installation or exhibition. This unit covers the research required to submit a detailed proposal of the project.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAD3105, PAD3115

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the major themes/concepts arising from the project design.
  2. Critically examine related models of contemporary arts practices at an international level, their theoretical underpinnings and the implications of the methods and language used in the research.
  3. Express new language both orally and in writing in respect to their area of investigation.
  4. Formulate a topic which articulates and contextualises their planned practical component and outline a method of inquiry appropriate to its analysis.
  5. Submit a project proposal.
  6. Use bibliographic skills to conduct literature searches and construct a comprehensive Bibliography.

Unit Content

  1. Conventions of format and content applicable to the presentation of a research proposal.
  2. Examine the various sources/data/ideas and methods relevant to their chosen topic.
  3. Explore and appropriate methodology (normally interpretative) to pursue their particular research topic.
  4. New skills in expression and discussion development both orally and in writing.
  5. Presentation of a comprehensive research proposal.
  6. Protocols applicable to sound and consistent referencing.
  7. Strategies to construct an appropriate literature review and present a coherent discussion on the theoretical contexts of the chosen project.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Independent study with supervision.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPreparatory assignments30%
ProjectResearch project proposal *70%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • Most texts derive from the student's area of study.
  • Australian Academy of the Humanities. (1996). Creative investigations: Redefining research in the arts and humanities: Papers from the 1995 Symposium of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, (ed.), Margaret Mahony Stoljar. Canberra, ACT: The Australian Academy of the Humanities.
  • Pavis, P. (2003). Analyzing performance: Theater, dance and film. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
  • Macdonnell, J. (Ed.). (1986). Performing arts. Sydney: Cappa.
  • Davis, H., & Scase, R. (2000). Managing creativity: The dynamics of work and organization. Buckingham: Open University Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

BPA3115|1|1

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Workplace Integrated Learning: Written Project Proposal

  • Unit Code

    BPA3115

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit under supervisory guidance is the first and development stage of two consecutive units that provide an opportunity for students to analyse and synthesise learning and to engage in the development of a significant personal theme emerging out of each student's chosen topic of research. Students will, through appropriate research, develop their ideas and means of expression to provide a theoretical contact for a major performance, digital media, installation or exhibition. This unit covers the research required to submit a detailed proposal of the project.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAD3105, PAD3115

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Articulate the major themes/concepts arising from the project design.
  2. Critically examine related models of contemporary arts practices at an international level, their theoretical underpinnings and the implications of the methods and language used in the research.
  3. Express new language both orally and in writing in respect to their area of investigation.
  4. Formulate a topic which articulates and contextualises their planned practical component and outline a method of inquiry appropriate to its analysis.
  5. Submit a project proposal.
  6. Use bibliographic skills to conduct literature searches and construct a comprehensive Bibliography.

Unit Content

  1. Conventions of format and content applicable to the presentation of a research proposal.
  2. Examine the various sources/data/ideas and methods relevant to their chosen topic.
  3. Explore and appropriate methodology (normally interpretative) to pursue their particular research topic.
  4. New skills in expression and discussion development both orally and in writing.
  5. Presentation of a comprehensive research proposal.
  6. Protocols applicable to sound and consistent referencing.
  7. Strategies to construct an appropriate literature review and present a coherent discussion on the theoretical contexts of the chosen project.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Independent study with supervision.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPreparatory assignments30%
ProjectResearch project proposal *70%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • Most texts derive from the student's area of study.
  • Australian Academy of the Humanities. (1996). Creative investigations: Redefining research in the arts and humanities: Papers from the 1995 Symposium of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, (ed.), Margaret Mahony Stoljar. Canberra, ACT: The Australian Academy of the Humanities.
  • Pavis, P. (2003). Analyzing performance: Theater, dance and film. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
  • Macdonnell, J. (Ed.). (1986). Performing arts. Sydney: Cappa.
  • Davis, H., & Scase, R. (2000). Managing creativity: The dynamics of work and organization. Buckingham: Open University Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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