Research Project

Subject CCDP70006 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

July, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 1, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 HOURS PER WEEK FOR 24 WEEKS
Total Time Commitment:

480 Hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Over the course of this 50-point unit the students will research an area of CCD or philosophical concept pertaining to CCD practice. Under supervision they will develop a research paper of up to 12 000 words that shows the synthesis of CCD theory, practice and research.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject the student will:

• demonstrate the capacity to develop and realise an independent research project;
• display an ability for intellectual discourse and analysis;
• confidently communicate written skills;
• exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
• demonstrate an ability to engage with contemporary CCD theory.
Assessment:

12 000 word dissertation, or community project and dissertation of at least 6 000 words
Prescribed Texts:

Nil
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject the student will:

• display an ability for intellectual discourse;
• confidently communicate verbal and written skills;
• exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
• demonstrate an understanding of community cultural development theoretical frameworks, philosophy, history and practice;
• present a developed knowledge of the creative processes within community based arts practice.
Links to further information: http://www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Master of Community Cultural Development

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