Module overview - Creative Academy · Web view2019-11-10 · Topics the module will cover...

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Module Study GuideAcademic Year 2019–2020

MU60055S – Personal Project

Level: 6

Credits: 20

Academic Partner: Creative Academy

Table of contents

Key team contact details....................................................................................................21 Module overview...............................................................................................................4

1.1 Introduction, aims and summary of content.........................................................41.2 Learning outcomes to be assessed.......................................................................51.3 Scheduled contact hours........................................................................................5

2 Assessment and feedback................................................................................................6

2.1 Summative assessment grid...................................................................................62.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes...................62.3 Learning materials.................................................................................................10

3 Things you need to know................................................................................................11

3.1 Attendance..............................................................................................................113.2 If things don’t go to plan.......................................................................................113.3 Getting support for your studies..........................................................................123.4 Student support.....................................................................................................123.5 Module evaluation – have your say!.....................................................................13

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Key team contact details

Module Leader Sunita Bolton

Subject Area & School/College Creative Academy

Email [email protected]

Phone 01753 875 400

Location Creative Academy

Module Tutor Sunita Bolton & Krissie Smith


Phone 01753 875 400


Course Administrator Cassia Rudge


Phone 01753 875 400


Subject Librarian The Curve


Phone 01753 875 400

Location The Curve & Creative Academy

The Course Leader overseeing this module is George Kirkham, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Head of Subject overseeing this module is Gavin Baker, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The Head of School responsible for this module is Professor Nicholas McKay, and can be contacted at [email protected]

The External Examiner responsible for this module is Jane White

The Academic Partner Link-Tutor responsible for this module is Emma Evans and can be contacted at [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]



1 Module overview

1.1 Introduction, aims and summary of contentThis module has two possible streams of achievement. Students have the opportunity to either write a 4000 word dissertation or project manage and deliver a project of the students choosing. The common theme of these outcomes is that all students must demonstrate their independence in managing their own work load.

The module will enable students to undertake a work based project aimed specifically at their area of career aspiration within Choreography, Performance or Teaching. The module will consist of creating a curriculum vitae, showreel (performance or choreography), portfolio of pictures, website and an understanding of PAYE, Self employment, and the various certificates one needs for employment in the dance industry.

Topics the module will cover include:

· Through research understanding what is meant by business and/or management research, including in brief its process from generating a hypothesis to data collection, sampling and analysis; how to develop a career review.

· The theories underlying the personal skill development needed to achieve success within the creative industries and in the workplace, including: effective communication skills; group and team working; problem solving; creative and innovative thinking, and presentation skills.

· Personal Development Planning for Employability: including career exploration, CV writing, and making sense of employers' skills requirements.

· Creatively create a showreel

· How to engage with continuous professional development once working

The module will be very time-consuming and the emphasis will be placed on self-motivation, self-discipline and/or academic rigour to undertake rehearsals and/or research for the module, both during curriculum hours and as extra-curricular activity. It is imperative that all students attend all tutorials (and additional workshop time) so that they may complete the necessary requirements of the module – this includes any extra-curricular rehearsals decided upon by other choreographers.

Students will liaise and study with one primary teacher throughout both semesters. The teacher will bring to the classes his or her particular knowledge and experience of professional performance and theoretical expertise. Students will explore how to use principles of events management, dissertation writing and/or performance techniques within workshops/seminars and tutorials guided by the tutor.

All students will be expected to use self directed time to investigate, create and explore the creative self throughout both semesters to successfully fulfil their assignment work. All students will be expected to reflect and evaluate how they apply their knowledge and understanding of dance from their previous modules within the creation of their dance pieces, education projects or within their dissertations.

Aims of this module are to:

Endow students with the autonomy to create a live dance performance piece or to create an education related project or to write a critical dissertation


Embed in the student’s dance practice a professional working knowledge which is demonstrated through their chosen pathway

Increase the use of the creative imagination, physical skills and/or intellectual judgement to a professional level

Enable students to reflect academically and/or critically analyse within their own personal study

Endow students with the autonomy to create a portfolio of work to showcase to potential employers

Embed in the student’s dance practice a professional working knowledge of the industry

Ensure students are able to recognise, evaluate and analyse which areas of the creative industries apply to them as an individual;

Further develop skills in creative imagination, employability & transferable skills and intellectual judgement to a professional level

Encourage innovative approaches and openness to experimentation in realising practical or theoretical work.

1.2 Learning outcomes to be assessedBy the end of this module students will be able to:

LO1 Demonstrate a comprehensive and professional awareness and understanding of the conceptual issues relating to dance employability and industry

LO2 Present an understanding of professional standards, within the students own career path/plan, used to gain successful employment within the industry.

LO3 Critically evaluate form, content of pieces of industry portfolio including Show reels

LO4 Demonstrate the ability to produce industry relevant show reel, CVs, portfolio and websites to a professional standard.

LO5 Demonstrate appropriate levels of time management organisational skill in terms of planning and problem solving as is expected of an individual engaged in employment in the creative industries.

1.3 Scheduled contact hours

Teaching Contact Hours 42 hours

Independent Study Hours 158 hours

Total Learning Hours 200 hours


2 Assessment and feedback

2.1 Summative assessment grid

Type of Assessment

Word Count or

equivalent

Threshold

(if Professional Body-PSRB

applies)

Weighting Pass Mark

Submission due-date &

time

Method of Submission & Date of Feedback

Oral Assignment

(Presentation)

15 minute presentation

and 5 minutes for questions

20% 40 Week 7 (Semester 2)

Presentation

Feedback is provided 10

working days after

submission

Practical or Written

Assignment

(Written Work and/or

Project)

4000 words and/or 40

minute performance

80% 40 Week 14 (Semester 2)

Email

Feedback is provided 10

working days after

submission

2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes

Assessment 1: Presentation (individual work)

Weighting: 20%

Date/time/method of submission: Oral presentation

Word count or equivalent: 15 minute presentation with 5 minutes for questions

Assessment criteria:

A presentation of the student’s own research into their project or theoretical essay. Each student will comprehensively analyse and interpret the choreographical devices and methodologies used by a dance choreographer/director if writing a theoretical essay, or their own intended methodologies if creating a practical dance piece, placing both in the socio- political and cultural context in which it was / will be created. Visual aids in the form of film footage, PowerPoint presentations or others are encouraged to be used. If creating a dance piece, the presentation should include exploratory movement material and how this is relevant to the ideas/themes explored, with a critical evaluation of this material included.

The presentation will demonstrate the student’s understanding of the development of either their own dance choreography or that of another choreographer/director and the socio-political and cultural


context in which it has been created / will be created. Although students should express their opinion as a matter of course, this should be supported by existing academic literature relating to the subject and Harvard referenced. As well as demonstrating what students have learned, the presentation will demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding and knowledge of included subject matter and the overall mark will be affected by quality of theoretical argument (if an essay) or creative idea (if a performance) presentation, literacy and communication skills.

Marking scheme:

(80-100) The work excels in all or most of the following: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length, pertinent, correct and carefully constructed, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the dance industry. The student has attended 100% of the workshops throughout the semester.

(70-79) The work excels in three or more of the following: performance skills; intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length, pertinent, written, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the dance industry. The student has attended 100% of the workshops throughout the semester.

(60-69) The work displays one or more of the following properties: intelligence; criticality; thoroughness; precision; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; choreographic style; performance quality. It is the right length, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude to choreography and the dance industry. The student has attended 90% of the workshops throughout the semester.

(50-59) The work shows some evidence of involvement and a little independence of thought from a range of sources. It is largely correct, pertinent and coherent, if not very well-ordered. It is the right length and relevant. The student has attended 90% of the workshops throughout the semester.

(40-49) The work shows little independence of thought from its (perhaps very limited) sources, and limited signs of any involvement. It might be poorly ordered with a certain amount of redundancy, but it must be close to the right length, at least partially pertinent and coherent and is performed well. The student has attended less than 90% of the workshops throughout the semester.

Referral

(20-39) The assignment fails when it is at least three of the following: very badly performed; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. The student has attended less than 80% of the workshops throughout the semester.

Fail

(0-19) The work fails (badly) when it is all, or all but one, of the following: very badly performed; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. Student demonstrates no understanding or knowledge of a professional attitude to the creation of choreography or the dance industry. The work is of a very poor standard throughout showing little or no understanding of the brief. So heavily flawed conceptually that the work is rendered almost entirely meaningless. Shows crucial omissions in


content, or meaning has disappeared into a morass of irrelevant materiel. OR No work submitted for assessment. The student has attended less than 50% of the workshops throughout the semester.

Assessment 2: Dissertation or Reflective Journal/Project

Weighting: 80%

Date/time/method of submission: Email

Word count or equivalent: 15 minute presentation with 5 minutes for questions

Assessment criteria:

At the start of the semester students will be given an overview of the requirements of organising and planning a project or writing a theoretical essay. Students will manage their project/theoretical essay and demonstrate organisation, communication and research skills.

The Creative Diary will demonstrate the student’s understanding of the development of either their own dance choreography or that of another choreographer/director and the socio-political and cultural context in which it has been created / will be created. Although students should express their opinion as a matter of course, this should be supported by existing academic literature relating to the subject and Harvard referenced. As well as demonstrating what students have learned; students will reflect on their process and learning.

Marking scheme:

(80-100) The work excels in all or most of the following: intelligence; critical analysis; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; evaluation. It is the right length, pertinent, correct and carefully constructed, with an excellent realisation of the socio-political and cultural contexts that may affect a work. Demonstrates an exceptional degree of commitment, creativity and innovation. Represents absolute professional quality that is beyond reproach in every aspect. Exceptional skill and ability is exercised equally with regard to form, content and function. The work is so robust that it is almost impossible to find weaknesses in any area. The work engages the imagination, spirit and emotions of the recipient.

(70-79) The work excels in three or more of the following: intelligence; critical analysis; thoroughness; perspicacity; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; evaluation. It is the right length, pertinent, correct and carefully constructed, with an excellent realisation of the socio-political and cultural contexts that may affect a work. It is the right length, pertinent, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude towards the studied choreography and the dance industry.

(60-69) The work displays one or more of the following properties: intelligence; critical analysis; thoroughness; precision; synthesis (of a broad range of sources or objects of study); originality; evaluation. It is the right length, with a good sense of continuity and a coherent overall structure. The student demonstrates a professional attitude towards the studied choreography and the dance industry.

(50-59) The work shows some evidence of involvement and analysis, with a little independence of thought from a range of sources. It is largely correct, pertinent and coherent, if not very well-ordered. It is the right length and relevant.


(40-49) The work shows little independence of thought from its (perhaps very limited) sources, and limited signs of any involvement. It might be poorly ordered with a certain amount of redundancy, but it must be close to the right length, at least partially pertinent and coherent and is performed well.

Referral

(20-39) The assignment fails when it is at least three of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length; not critically aware with bad interpretation and evaluation of the choreography studied.

Fail

(0-19) The work fails (badly) when it is all, or all but one, of the following: very badly ordered; heavily redundant; incoherent; irrelevant; of the wrong length. Student demonstrates no understanding or knowledge of a professional dance theatre piece and cannot interpret or critically analyse. The work is of a very poor standard throughout showing little or no understanding of the brief. So heavily flawed conceptually that the work is rendered almost entirely meaningless. Shows crucial omissions in content, or meaning has disappeared into a morass of irrelevant material. OR no work submitted for assessment.

For guidance on online submission of assignments, including how to submit and how to access online feedback, please refer to the UWL Blackboard student-help pages at:

http://www.uwl.ac.uk/blackboardhelp

2.3 Learning materialsThe reading list for this module is available on Blackboard in the module area or by searching https://uwl.rl.talis.com/index.html. This shows real-time availability of books in the library and provides direct links to online resources, recommended by your lecturer.

Remember to log into Blackboard daily to receive all the latest news and support available at your module sites!

Subject guides (https://www.uwl.ac.uk/library/finding-and-using-information/subject-guides-libguides) are also available to help you find relevant information for assignments, with contact details of the Academic Support Librarian for your School.

Please ensure you log into the student area of the Creative Academy website www.creativeacademy.org if you require log in please email [email protected]



http://www.creativeacademy.org/

3 Things you need to know

3.1 AttendanceAttendance is crucial for your success as a student. Over the years, it has become clear that there is a very clear link between students’ attendance levels and their module marks, so please make sure you give yourself the best possible chances for success through attending your classes, seminars and tutorials. You are expected to attend all forms of learning activity associated with your course of study regularly, and to engage in your course as required by the University’s Attendance and Engagement Monitoring Policy. Attendance is monitored by tutors.

All students should refer to the Creative Academy learning contract and the published Attendance and Engagement Monitoring Policy – https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/policies-procedures-and-regulations – and if your course is accredited by a professional body, also to specific course requirements.

3.2 If things don’t go to planThe University recognises that there are times when you may encounter difficulties during your course of study and provisions are made to help you. In all cases, you should speak to your Personal Tutor/Module Leader and seek advice as soon as possible.

If you think you need a little more time past the original deadline, you can approach your Module Leader for a 10-day extension initially.

If an extension is not sufficient and your circumstances have prevented you from submitting on time then you may for instance be able to apply for mitigation. You are encouraged to seek advice from the Students’ Union Advice Service who can support you. Click the link and go to the ‘advice’ section: https://www.uwlsu.com/

Please refer to the University Academic Regulations for further guidance on extensions and mitigation: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/extensions-and-mitigating-circumstances

If you fall below the pass mark or fail to submit to all elements or part of a module’s assessments, you will be required to do a resit, normally at the next opportunity. Resits do not involve re-enrolment and attendance at classes.

Failure of a resit means you are required to retake the module. Retakes involve re-enrolment, attendance, payment of tuition fee and completion of all elements of the module, and the submission of all assessments. If your course is accredited by a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) certain rules may apply to you; please check this with your Course/Module Leader.

Please refer to the University’s Academic Regulations for further guidance; see https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/policies-procedures-and-regulations

If your course is accredited by a professional body, the module requirements outlined in the above document will specify the elements of assessment that must be passed, those that must be taken, and those that are optional. The relevant Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) rules also apply in such cases.


You are reminded that the University applies penalties to students who commit an academic offence, in which case the Academic Offences Regulations will be used to deal with any cases of academic misconduct including examination offences, plagiarism and other means of cheating to obtain an advantage.

If you have an issue or complaint about the module, you should speak to your Module Leader, Tutor or Course Leader informally in the first instance. Your Course Representative can also raise your concerns at Course Committees, which take place each semester. If you are unable to resolve it informally, you should refer to the Complaints Procedure which is outlined in the Student Handbook (https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/current-students/student-handbook) and consult the Students’ Union about it. The University aims to ensure that issues are resolved informally as quickly as possible to have minimum impact on your studies.

3.3 Getting support for your studiesThroughout your course of study, you will have access to a wide variety of sources of support depending on your individual circumstances and needs. Your first point of call for getting general academic support is your Personal Tutor. As well as approaching your Module Leader with any questions specifically related to your module and your Course Leader with questions on your Course, do contact your Personal Tutor for academic advice in relation your studies and your academic development.

Apart from the University-wide support framework, which encompasses the Module Leaders, Course Leader, the Subject Librarian and your Course Administrator, you will also have at your disposal the UWL Engagement Team. The Engagement Team offers Academic Skills Workshops throughout the year, helping you to develop skills relevant to your degree. Workshops include for instance Essay Planning and Writing; Critical Thinking; Reflective Writing; Group Work and Presentation Skills.

Contact the Engagement Team at: [email protected]

Maths Support, English Language support and One-to-one academic support opportunities are also available through the Creative Academy Wellbeing Team please email Krissie at [email protected].

For information about all the University services go to the Engagement Team’s website – https://www.uwl.ac.uk/students/support-services-for-students/engagement-team

3.4 Student supportIn addition to the support listed in the previous section, there is also more help offered by The Creative Academy Well-being Team please look on the Facebook group or email [email protected]. You may also wish to contact UWL Student Support Services. These are located in The Street at St Mary’s Road, Ealing campus, but offer drop-in sessions at all UWL sites. They offer a wide range of support and advice services consisting of Student Advice, and Funding & Immigration advice; Careers; Counselling; Disability/Mental Health; Inter-faith Advisor; Placement & Employment; Volunteering; Student Welfare; and Scholarships and Bursaries.




Contact Student Services (general) for more information at:

Email: [email protected]

Tel. 0208 231 2345.

3.5 Module evaluation – have your say!Towards the end of the module you will be invited to provide some anonymous feedback to the Module Leader through an online survey. This is your opportunity to give some direct feedback about the module through a series of questions and free text. Your constructive feedback will help the Module Leader and teaching team to understand the module experience from your perspective and helps inform the development of the module. At the end of the survey period, a response to the survey will be available on Blackboard so that you can see exactly how your voice has been heard.



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