Practical Project

Subject VISM40004 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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 2, Parkville - 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: 0.5
Total Time Commitment:

Regular supervision throughout the semester.
Prerequisites:

Admission to fourth-year honours in English and theatre studies, or creative writing; or the postgraduate diploma in arts (English and theatre studies); or postgraduate diploma in arts (creative writing).
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
Core Participation Requirements:

None

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Peter Eckersall

Contact

Peter Eckersall
E-mail: eckersal@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will undertake a practical project, which is either cross-disciplinary in nature or focused on a specific discipline in creative writing, visual media or English and theatre studies. The project may be undertaken by an individual student or a group of students in consultation with the supervisor.
Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

  • understand the processes and techniques associated with artistic production in a chosen area;
  • manage time effectively in the completion of a self-directed project;
  • demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts;
  • demonstrate a growth of creativity and imagination and its application in practical outcomes.
Assessment:

Project reports and supporting documentation totalling 5000 words 100% (due at the end of semester).
Prescribed Texts:

To be advised
Breadth Options:

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

Students who complete this subject will be able to:

  • access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;
  • demonstrate advanced communication skills;
  • work successfully with peers;
  • demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.
Notes:

This subject may be taken in any discipline area. The project must be different and entirely separate from any practical component of the compulsory 760-491 Research Project.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: English
English and Theatre
English and Theatre Studies
English and Theatre Studies

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