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Career Planning (DNCE30021)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
Availability | July - Online |
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This subject will be delivered through a series of workshops, seminars and lectures. In preparation for entry into the dance industry the emphasis will be on potential career pathways in dance and dance-allied professions. The course will identify strategies for sustaining personal practice as a dance artist and managing career transitions. The course will also cover grant application writing and project management (focusing especially on responsible budgeting), CV preparation and contractual, legal and ethical issues as they relate to the dance artist.
In order to successfully complete this subject, students are normally expected to undertake additional self-directed study or written/reflective work for 3 hours per week.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable the student to:
- develop strong writing skills;
- extend their knowledge of the dance sector and its interdependencies;
- research, analyse and present information related to dance organisations;
- gain a deeper understanding of her personal values and beliefs, as well as talents and passions within dance and the performing arts;
- conceptualise an artistic project and write a grant application seeking funding to support it.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- identify a range of national and international dance organisations and their role in the dance sector;
- research, analyse and present information related to dance organisations;
- confidently prepare both a CV and Resume and understand the differences between them;
- reflect on personal values and beliefs to help determine career objectives;
- work collaboratively to scope artistic projects;
- prepare a grant application;
- understand the nature of career pathways and transitions that may be encountered in the dance sector.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10018 | Integrated Body Mind Practices 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of Semester 1, Year 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) ensures all students have appropriate background knowledge.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignment
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
CV Preparation
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Research Project
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Grant Application
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Coursework – active and ongoing engagement in classes (including regular individual feedback) against assessment criteria: engagement, capacity to discuss & express points of view and capacity for enquiry. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: 80% Attendance Hurdle must be met for Yoga to pass the subject. 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected at all classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- July - Online
Coordinator Sandra Parker Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours total 1 X 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 70 hours Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 22 July 2020 Census date 31 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 August 2020 Assessment period ends 21 August 2020
Time commitment details
70 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Last updated: 3 November 2022