Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Workplace Integrated Learning: Project Exegesis

• Unit Code

  BPA3205

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

The unit is the second 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 their group processes. Students will, through appropriate research, develop their ideas and means of expression to provide a theoretical context for a major performance, digital media, installation or exhibition. In consultation with supervisors, students will develop the theoretical underpinning of their project, culminating in the submission of a major academic dissertation.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from BPA3115

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PAD3205

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Critically examine related models of contemporary arts practices internationally, their theoretical underpinnings and the implications of the methods and languages used in the research.
2. Develop an informed and lucid discussion on the theoretical aspects of their project.
3. Evaluate the processes and progress of their research project.
4. Express confidently a high level of oral and written English language skills in respect of their area of investigation.
5. Submit a major academic dissertation of their work to the supervisor/s.
6. Use bibliographic skills to conduct literature searches and construct a comprehensive Bibliography.

Unit Content

1. Design of research plans and subsequent conclusions.
2. Development of evaluation strategies for their own work in the context of contemporary arts' practices.
3. Exploration of complementary documentation materials for the research project.
4. Exploration of different cultural impacts on an area of study and international activities of significance.
5. Exploration of various sources for the development of appropriate theoretical concepts.
6. New skills in expression and discussion development of contemporary arts practice both oral and written.

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.

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.), by 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.

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