Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Workplace Integrated Learning: Written Project Proposal

• Unit Code

  BPA3115

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Frances Anne BARBE

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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.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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.

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

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