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<p>Students are offered different ways of thinking about creativity as it is expressed in the performing arts with particular reference to music theatre. Alongside this, students learn appropriate methods for the critical appraisal and historical analysis of their art form and apply these methods in assessment tasks that include reflective work, group activities and individual researched writing. Students are inducted into methods of research, writing and referencing appropriate to study at University.</p>
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<p>•Historical contexts in the performing arts with reference to key studies of significant artists<br>
•Methods for the critical appraisal and analysis of the art form<br>
•Methods of research, writing and referencing appropriate to study at University, including practice-led research</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Students are offered different ways of thinking about creativity as it is expressed in the performing arts with particular reference to music theatre. Alongside this, students learn appropriate methods for the critical appraisal and historical analysis of their art form and apply these methods in assessment tasks that include reflective work, group activities and individual researched writing. Students are inducted into methods of research, writing and referencing appropriate to study at University.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Historical contexts in the performing arts with reference to key studies of significant artists<br> •Methods for the critical appraisal and analysis of the art form<br> •Methods of research, writing and referencing appropriate to study at University, including practice-led research</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/paatc1001">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Account for some key critical paradigms, historical contexts and dramaturgical practices that underpin study of the performing arts</p>
K2
<p>Define what is meant by performance analysis including the specific types of language that might be applied.</p>
K3
<p>Describe some of the complexities involved in the study of new work and interpretion of existing works</p>
K4
<p>Understand research processes and documentation</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate ability to read and analyse performance through a number of key analytic tools.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate ability to express ideas through verbal and written communication.</p>
S3
<p>Display ability to think creatively, critically and independently.</p>
S4
<p>Display research skills including practice led research</p>
S5
<p>Manage time and work loads individually and in group work</p>
A1
<p>Apply individual, self-organised work practices</p>
A2
<p>Engage in collaborative and co-operative work practices</p>
A3
<p>Understand appropriate historical contexts and dramaturgical approaches and apply this knowledge to different styles of performance</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and participation at lectures, tutorials and excursions</p>
<p>Attendance and Participation</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
S2, A2, A3
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<p>Presentation of practice led research including verbal report.</p>
<p>Class Presentation</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K3, K4, S4, S5
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<p>Research, analysis, reflection and presentation with documentation on an area of study</p>
<p>Casebook/presentation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1
4
<p>Research essay with Chicago Note bibliography and footnotes</p>
<p>Research Essay</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
S3, S4, A1
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/paatc1001">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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