Independent Project (Certification) B

Subject 756-867 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours ( 2 hours per week for 12 weeks)
Total Time Commitment: 240 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

Subject Overview:

This subject will provide students with the opportunity to complete a certification in a recognised system of body conditioning or somatic practice: Pilates, Horvath method, Feldenkrais, Yoga, Alexander technique, etc. The certification would be completed as part of Independent Project (Certification) A, and the final paper would consist of an analysis of the method from a dance science perspective.

Assessment:

Assessments in accordance with certification requirements.
Written assignment equivalent to not more than 5,000 words (80%) and oral presentation at the end of the semester (20%).

Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes: Not offered in 2009

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