Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester

In order to negotiate a pathway into the professional arena, the concept of 'successful performance' is prevalent at every entry point, from first contact, interview or audition through to performance. The term performance needs to be understood in its broadest sense to embrace all aspects of life that have an effect on your eventual career choices and successes. In order to approach this holistically, a range of subject areas will be integrated into a programme that will develop specific practical, psychological, interpersonal and physical skills necessary for transition into professional industry practice. These skills are best developed in a range of contexts to enable you to be adaptable and responsive to the needs of the dance industry as you develop and become a confident dance practitioner, no matter the field of specialisation.

Aims

The intention of this unit is to equip you with the necessary skills to enhance performance in all areas of your study so that you can look forward to a fruitful sustained career in the local, national and international marketplace. It will enable you to develop, utilise and adapt your skills for artistic expression in various performing domains be they theatrical, educational, digital or site specific. Generic attributes developed within this unit include the following: development of life-long learning skills; time management skills; research skills; recognition of the value and promotion of truth, accuracy, honesty, accountability and ethical standards; effective communication skills.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Understand a range of performance management skills (including self-awareness, motivation, optimal attention, interpersonal skills, career progression and networking).
2. Develop, implement and critically reflect upon a plan for psychological/performance enhancement techniques in a performance environment.
3. Develop dance specific entrepreneurial skills through engagement with business practices. For example, marketing, grant writing, and the formulation of a business plan.

Content

The content of this unit will be streamed to appropriately address the learning needs of students. Content has been designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and strategies for enhancing your performance and professional training.
Drawing on the field of performance psychology, this unit addresses content such as:
- Personal development;
- Health and welfare;
- Career progression.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Students will receive formal lectures supported with workshops and tutorials including guided readings and structured activities. You will receive collective and individual verbal feedback during tutorials and lectures throughout the semester.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

FACULTY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Description: You will receive collective and individual verbal feedback during lectures, workshops and tutorials throughout the semester. If you are not adequately fulfilling the unit objectives you will be notified of your at-risk status.
Weight: 0%

Grading Scale You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale

Assessment name: Business Package
Description: (Summative) Prepare documents that can be used in the creation of employment opportunities. These may include but are not limited to: resume, letter of introduction to a company/organisation of choice, business plan, networking and fundraising plans. Strict guidelines for the format and quality of these documents will be provided to you.
Relates to objectives: 1, 3
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Written Assignment
Description: (Summative) Implementation of performance skills in an area of study outside this unit and reflection and analysis of this process.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Assessment name: Written Assignment
Description: (Summative) You are required to submit a mock grant application for funding for a project or professional development.
Relates to objectives: 1, 3
Weight: 35%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Mid-End Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

REQUIRED TEXTS
There is no set text for this unit. Guest lecturers may provide appropriate resource material as suitable.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

Australia Council. (2005) Grants Handbook, Sydney: Australia Council.

Beasley, M & Marr, G. (1992) The Writers Handbook Melbourne: Phoenix Education,.

Ericsson, A. K. (eds) (1996) The Road To Excellence: the acquisition of expert performance in the arts and sciences, sports, and games,Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Hamilton, L. (1998) Advice for Dancers: Emotional counsel and practical strategiesSan Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

McKenzie, J. (2001) Perform or Else: From discipline to performance London: Routledge.

Rowland, D. (1997) The Confident PerformerSydney: Currency Press.

Taylor, J. & Taylor, C. (1995) Psychology of DanceChampaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit for those students enrolled in KK34(single degree)

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 27-Mar-2013