Research Methods 2 (DNCE70005)

Graduate coursework level 7Points: 6.25Not available in 2017

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Overview

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The student learns to discriminate qualitative and quantitative research methods and apply them to explore selected issues within creative practice.

Intended learning outcomes

The subject aims to:



  • Develop candidates’ choreographic skills and understanding;
  • Develop understanding and use of theoretical frameworks to evaluate and critique dance performance;
  • Develop capacity to evaluate, discriminate and make informed choices as part of choreographic practice within aesthetic domains;
  • Develop abilities to collaborate in local, national and international contexts;
  • Promote the exploration of dance as a communicative mode;
  • Explore the potentials of diverse media in choreographic production.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following:

  • the capacity to develop and design research processes appropriate to specific projects;
  • the ability to interpret, analyse and contextualise professional practice within a broader cultural field;
  • the capacity to evaluate and synthesise data and other information;
  • the capacity for a flexible approach to problem solving;
  • the ability to access data and other information from a range of sources;
  • the capacity to communicate in oral and written forms.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Extensive background in dance and choreography essential

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

Written assignments equivalent to not more than 2,000 words (100%).

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

Not available in 2017

Time commitment details

1.5 hours per week

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Nil

  • Links to additional information

    http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022