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

    Performing Arts Research Preparation
  • Unit Code

    MAP5116
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Jonathan Warren MARSHALL

Description

This unit will introduce students to research concepts, protocols and methods of performing arts investigations through practice and critical reflection. The students will be guided through investigations in alternative forms of knowledge fundamental to the various disciplines of the performing arts in preparation to developing their official research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss the major theoretical frameworks and methodologies associated with creative arts research.
  2. Evaluate and select appropriate research methodologies for analysing research data and synthesising findings to a research problem.
  3. Present a research proposal, demonstrating informed judgement in the planning of a research project.
  4. Orally present and/or defend a research topic.
  5. Recognise any ethical implications that may apply to performing arts research.

Unit Content

  1. Reflective practice.
  2. Seminar presentations of work/ideas.
  3. Writing a research proposal.
  4. Oral presentation skills.
  5. Confirmation of Candidature practice run.
  6. Ethical implications of research.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

MAP5116 Performing Arts Research Preparation is a weekly two-hour interactive discussion and workshop series to sit alongside MAP5115 Art Issues to assist students in the research journey.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Reflective PracticeReflective Practice Exercise (PAR journal & analysis)20%
PresentationSeminar presentation and Confirmation of Candidature rehearsal 30%
AssignmentResearch Proposal (draft)50%

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

    Performing Arts Research Preparation
  • Unit Code

    MAP5116
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    30
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Jonathan Warren MARSHALL

Description

This unit will introduce students to research concepts, protocols and methods of performing arts investigations through practice and critical reflection. The students will be guided through investigations in alternative forms of knowledge fundamental to the various disciplines of the performing arts in preparation to developing their official research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Discuss the major theoretical frameworks and methodologies associated with creative arts research.
  2. Evaluate and select appropriate research methodologies for analysing research data and synthesising findings to a research problem.
  3. Present a research proposal, demonstrating informed judgement in the planning of a research project.
  4. Orally present and/or defend a research topic.
  5. Recognise any ethical implications that may apply to performing arts research.

Unit Content

  1. Reflective practice.
  2. Seminar presentations of work/ideas.
  3. Writing a research proposal.
  4. Oral presentation skills.
  5. Confirmation of Candidature practice run.
  6. Ethical implications of research.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 2 hour ensemblesNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

MAP5116 Performing Arts Research Preparation is a weekly two-hour interactive discussion and workshop series to sit alongside MAP5115 Art Issues to assist students in the research journey.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Reflective PracticeReflective Practice Exercise (PAR journal & analysis)20%
PresentationSeminar presentation and Confirmation of Candidature rehearsal 30%
AssignmentResearch Proposal (draft)50%

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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