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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

    Industry Studies

  • Unit Code

    BPD3200

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is designed to facilitate the transition from the institution to the workplace. It describes the procedures and research techniques in gaining employment and establishing business practices in the arts industry.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and assess the skills required in particular professional roles.
  2. Communicate and liaise effectively with various sectors of the arts community.
  3. Demonstrate development in literacy and research skills.
  4. Organise, research and time manage preparation and presentation of work.
  5. Express in both oral and written formats clarity of ideas and concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Research into a company's overall functioning.
  2. Personal attributes required for arts employment.
  3. The relationship between a company's management, administration, production and performance/artistic staff.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lecturers and tutorials

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
ExerciseClassroom acitivites (CVs, letters, etc)50%
EssayResearch essay50%

Text References

  • Alten, S.R. (2014). Audio in media. (10th ed. or later). Note: SOUND
  • Wilson, E. (2010). The theatre experience. (12th ed.). Note: SOUND
  • Reid, F. (1995). The staging handbook. (2nd ed.). Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Dean, P. (2007). Production management: Making shows happen: A practical guide. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Maccoy, P. (2004). Essentials of stage management. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • References will vary depending on students' area of specialisation.
  • Rosenthal, J., & Wertenbaker, L. (1972). The magic of light. Note: LIGHTING
  • Moody, J.L. (1989). Concert lighting, techniques, art, and business. Note: LIGHTING
  • Reid, F. (2001). The stage lighting book. Note: LIGHTING
  • Cochrane, C. Twentieth-century British theatre: Industry, art and empire. Note: COSTUME
  • Dick, K.L. The whole consumer's catalogue. Note: COSTUME
  • Smith, P. Stage management; A gathering together of class notes. WAAPA Publication. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT

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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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

    Industry Studies

  • Unit Code

    BPD3200

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is designed to facilitate the transition from the institution to the workplace. It describes the procedures and research techniques in gaining employment and establishing business practices in the arts industry.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse and assess the skills required in particular professional roles.
  2. Communicate and liaise effectively with various sectors of the arts community.
  3. Demonstrate development in literacy and research skills.
  4. Organise, research and time manage preparation and presentation of work.
  5. Express in both oral and written formats clarity of ideas and concepts.

Unit Content

  1. Research into a company's overall functioning.
  2. Personal attributes required for arts employment.
  3. The relationship between a company's management, administration, production and performance/artistic staff.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lecturers and tutorials

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
ExerciseClassroom acitivites (CVs, letters, etc)50%
EssayResearch essay50%

Text References

  • Alten, S.R. (2014). Audio in media. (10th ed. or later). Note: SOUND
  • Wilson, E. (2010). The theatre experience. (12th ed.). Note: SOUND
  • Reid, F. (1995). The staging handbook. (2nd ed.). Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Dean, P. (2007). Production management: Making shows happen: A practical guide. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Maccoy, P. (2004). Essentials of stage management. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • References will vary depending on students' area of specialisation.
  • Rosenthal, J., & Wertenbaker, L. (1972). The magic of light. Note: LIGHTING
  • Moody, J.L. (1989). Concert lighting, techniques, art, and business. Note: LIGHTING
  • Reid, F. (2001). The stage lighting book. Note: LIGHTING
  • Cochrane, C. Twentieth-century British theatre: Industry, art and empire. Note: COSTUME
  • Dick, K.L. The whole consumer's catalogue. Note: COSTUME
  • Smith, P. Stage management; A gathering together of class notes. WAAPA Publication. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT

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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