Master of Animateuring (by Research)
Overview
The Master of Animateuring (Cross-modal performance) forms the second stage of training in animateuring for advanced students, after completion of the Graduate Diploma in Animateuring. The course is based in VCA Dance and VCA Drama.
Description
Animateuring involves the creation of new performances. The course is designed to articulate with the Graduate Diploma in Animateuring (currently operating through Dance and Drama) and is by research with specific prerequisite hurdles.
Objectives
The objectives of this course are:
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to extend skills and expertise in the chosen field of research in cross-modal performance;
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to extend skills and expertise necessary to take artistic leadership in cross-modal performance;
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to advance the understanding of creative processes in the chosen field of cross-modal performance;
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to develop appropriate skills in performance literacy for the documentation, description and analysis of cross-modal creative processes and performance;
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to make a significant contribution in cross-modal performance practice in Australia; and
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to be able to contribute substantially to Australian cross-modal performance culture through research skills and knowledge developed through the course.
Prerequisites
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The Master of Animateuring (Cross-modal performance) forms the second stage of training in animateuring for advanced students, after completion of the Graduate Diploma in Animateuring;
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equivalent three year degree followed by honours or MA prelim within a relevant specialist discipline, together with demonstrable artistic leadership abilities;
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substantial professional experience and demonstrated artistic and leadership ability.
The course is based in VCA Dance and VCA Drama.
Generic Skills
At the completion of the course students should be able to:
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exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist;
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demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
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demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
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demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual/performing artist in the 21st century;
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work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
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contribute to a range of visual/performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders;
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demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
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critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across communities;
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understand and appreciate how the visual and performing arts connect with the broader society and contribute to its social and economic development;and
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understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
Student Commitment
Candidature in this course offers performers and artistic leaders the opportunity to consolidate the knowledge and expertise developed through the Graduate Diploma in Animateuring (cross-modal performance). The course will be a minimum of eighteen months.
Candidates normally conduct their major project program off-campus. Note: Overseas students may undertake this course on a full-time basis only. The Masters course will comprise the public performances realisation of a substantial and significant body of created work, supported and complemented by a 15,000 word research paper.
The public performance realisation of created work may comprise one major work or a number of short works not necessarily performed in the same program or performance space. It is difficult to quantify the duration of the performance, however it should be substantial enough to be the equivalent of a 1.5 hour traditional production;
The written research paper may include other documentation in recorded form such as sound tape, film, video and CD-ROM as approved by the course assessment committee.
The student will be required to arrange for a company/organisation within the arts, or wider community to agree to perform the created works.
Assessment
At the completion of the course students should be able to:
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Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist;
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Demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
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Demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
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Demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual/performing artist in the 21st century;
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Work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
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Contribute to a range of visual/performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders;
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Demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
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Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across communities;
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Understand and appreciate how the visual and performing arts connect with the broader society and contribute to its social and economic development;and
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Understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
Course Progression Guidelines
The minimum duration of candidature is 18 months’ full-time study. The maximum time permitted for completion of the course is four semesters full-time or eight semesters part-time.
Student progress is monitored by the candidate’s supervisors who are required to report in writing any lack of satisfactory progress to the candidate and to the Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies. Where satisfactory progress has not been maintained, a candidate shall be given the opportunity to present and explain the reasons for this.
Subjects by Year
Year 1
Subjects
Year 1
| Credit Points: | 100 |
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| Contact hours: | Minimum 18 months (or equivalent P/T) |
| Semester: | Other |
Subject description:
Students will receive regular individual supervision and may be required to make regular reports/presentations on the progress of their research. They will also be required to attend a formal interview with their supervisor and/or the Head of School at the end of each semester, at which their progress will be discussed. Records will be kept of the discussion.
Objectives:
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Candidates will undertake an advanced level practical creative development program and research in their elected area of dance or dramatic art animateuring;
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Candidates with limited research background will be required to complete appropriate research methodology short courses;
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Candidates will participate in the School’s graduate research progress reviews;
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Candidates may in consultation with course supervisor seek to undertake secondment to another institution or organisation or to relevant projects in the VCA;
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Boundaries of the project will be agreed upon between the candidate and the supervisor at the commencement of the candidacy.
Assessment:
The assessment of the Master of Animateuring will be by percentage mark, comprising: Performance work(s) (60%); Research paper of 15,000 words or equivalent as approved by the course assessment committee (40%).
Students must submit three (3) copies of the research paper plus three (3) videotape copies of the performance work(s) for examination in accordance with Statute 12.5.1, within the period of candidature. The initial submission for examination should be in unbound form; once examination is complete and corrections have been made, two copies of the research paper and all accompanying documentation (eg. Video tapes, CD ROM) must be submitted before the result is finalised. The copies are for the Library.
Assessment will be by two (2) examiners, at least one of whom will be external. One of the assessors will have academic experience. The Chairman of Examiners can request a candidate attend for a Viva Voce before the Assessment Committee. The research paper must be submitted within 8 weeks of completion of the performance folio.