Course Title: Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: CUED5023C

Course Title: Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5295 - Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Course Contact : Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 70

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

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Course Description

This unit of competency requires you to research and analyse history and theory relevant to writing and editing, in order to inform your writing project. You are expected to seek a challenging range of information, critically analyse your findings, and test your own position against them.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUVRES401A Research history and theory to inform own arts practice

Element:

1. Research history and theory

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Discuss research ideas with appropriate people and identify implications for own arts practice
1.2 Identify and explore potential new and alternative sources of information that could be relevant to own arts practice
1.3 Use formal and informal research techniques appropriately to access information
1.4 Organise research materials and findings for current and future use
 

Element:

2. Link research to own arts practice

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Evaluate information in the context of own arts practice and the work of others
2.2 Assess ways in which different aspects of history and theory may be used, adapted and challenged
2.3 Distil key themes, messages and positions to assist in clarity of thought
2.4 Develop conclusions on research findings in consultation with appropriate people as required
 

Element:

3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends in own arts practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and expand own knowledge of history and theory
3.2 Incorporate and integrate knowledge into own arts practice
3.3 Seek feedback on the quality of research methodology and outcomes and note areas for future improvement
 

Learning Outcomes


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Details of Learning Activities

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Teaching Schedule

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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Overview of Assessment

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Assessment Tasks

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Assessment Matrix

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Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity

Late Submission
Work submitted late without an extension or special consideration will be penalised. See the program website for more details.

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