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Career Planning (DNCE20026)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25Not available in 2021
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Overview
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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 knowledge of the dance sector and its interdependencies;
- research, analyse and present information related to dance organisations;
- gain a deeper understanding of 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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DNCE20017 | Dance Lineages 2 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE30021 | Career Planning | Not available in 2024 |
6.25 |
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of Year 2: Semester 1 of the 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written Assignment
| Week 4 | 10% |
CV Preparation
| Week 6 | 10% |
Research Project
| Week 10 | 35% |
Grant Application
| Week 12 | 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 | End of semester | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected at all classes: 80% Attendance must be met to pass the subject | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
60 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Handouts available on LMS
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Last updated: 3 November 2022