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

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• 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 is the second of two consecutive units that provide an opportunity for students to undertake a major independent research project. It allows students to articulate and refine a research topic of their choice, then provides them with the support to conduct that research independently but with guidance in finding appropriate resources and existing literature to inform their knowledge and understanding. The unit develops the student's capacity to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources including theoretical and historical resources as well as artworks. Students will, through appropriate research, develop an academic thesis or exegesis if their work relates to a practical arts project conducted concurrently.

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. Independently conduct a major research project.
2. Develop, synthesise, and fully interrogate complex ideas and concepts.
3. Apply an appropriate research methodology in the investigation of a research topic.
4. Communicate complex ideas clearly and convincingly in an academic context.

Unit Content

1. Communication skills in the discussion of contemporary arts practice.
2. Articulating and refining a research topic.
3. Analysing and synthesising information from a range of resources, including art works as well as books, articles and other published materials or resources.
4. Exploration of various sources for the development of appropriate theoretical concepts.
5. Defining and outlining research methodology appropriate to the chosen topic.
6. Exploration of different contextual impacts on an area of study including cultural, socio-politics, financial or environmental factors.

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.

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