Independent Project (Research) A

Subject DNCE60044 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2016.

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

120 hours

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Corequisites:

Recommended Background Knowledge:

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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.

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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:

This subject will provide students with the opportunity to devise an original research project in dance science, including a literature review and appropriate methodology. The goal is to complete this project in Independent Project (Research) B as a final paper for the diploma. The independent project can also be accomplished by completing a certification in a recognised system of body conditioning or somatic practice (see alternate outline Independent Project (Certification) A.)

Learning Outcomes:

Assessment:

One short written assignment due early in the semester (20%) and written assignment of 3500 words at the end of semester (60%);
Oral presentation of research project at the end of semester (20%).

Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

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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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