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Unit Set Information

Practice Transition Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code MABUUJ

This major is a focused learning pathway for students who want to build upon current practice and experience, or to transition to the next phase of their careers. It provides the opportunity to research a current discipline in more depth, or to explore other areas of practice as a means of transitioning to a new or related field of practice. The major enables students to reflect, gain more coherent knowledge relating to their profession, and to self direct the next phase of their career development. Students are required to undertake a series of independent, practice-based projects with written components including a final exegesis report.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Performing Arts

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of the history of performance in the conceptualising and realising of new work.
2. Apply creative problem solving, critical thinking and reflective practice to the generation of material for performance.
3. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
4. Perform in a range of genres or styles displaying the vocal, physical and creative skills required of a professional performance maker.
5. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
6. Work collaboratively or take the lead in a team environment that encompasses diverse disciplines, perspectives and levels of expertise in a manner that exhibits a strong sense of self-awareness, sensitivity to human difference and a global awareness.

Related Careers

Artistic Director, Producer, Project Manager, Performer, Playwright, Theatre Maker, Dramaturg

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can explore employment in the performing arts industry across a variety of areas, depending on the area of specialisation. For example, in backstage production and design, as a dancer or choreographer, actor or director, or in arts management.

Major Structure

Notes: Electives are required to be selected in consultation with the Coordinator.

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

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