Conversion Course - Diploma of Dramatic Art to Bachelor of Dramatic Art - Not offered in 2010.
Overview
This course enables holders of the Diploma of Dramatic Art (VCA) to convert their qualification into a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (VCA). Students would need to complete units of study comprising 50 points. These units may include a Portfolio of Professional Experience; Special Projects and units from other VCA courses.
Description
Duration of the course:
Students need to complete units of study comprising 50 points in order to qualify for the Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting). Thus a student can enrol for 6 months full-time or one-year part-time.
Structure of the course:
There are two alternative pathways
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Graduates who have pursued a full professional career in their chosen art form since graduating;
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Graduates who have spent some time in the profession but have now moved into a different area.
Professional Pathway:
Students who can demonstrate documentary evidence of continued high level performance in the field may take:
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757 Professional Experience Portfolio 50 points
Standard Pathway:
Students must acquire points through a selection from the following:
| 757-338 | Performance Project | 50 points |
| 757-339 | Course Work Study | 25 points |
| 757-340 | Special Project (off campus) | 25 points |
A student may elect to do two special projects of 25 points or units amounting to 50 points.
Objectives
If a student is to take out the current degree, it is essential that she/he demonstrates the ability to work in a sustained way at a level appropriate to the final year of the degree as it is now. The Victorian College of the Arts therefore considers it appropriate that a student coming into the Bachelor of Dramatic Art with the diploma should acquire another 50 points of final year study.
Prerequisites
Candidates must have completed the Diploma of Arts in Dramatic Art (VCA).
Candidates for admission will be required to present a written submission that is designed to test their level of professional accomplishment.
Subjects by Year
Year 1
- 757-337 - Professional Experience Portfolio
- 757-338 - Performance Project - Drama
- 757-339 - Course Work Study
- 757-340 - Special Project
Subjects
Year 1
| Credit Points: | 50 |
|---|---|
| Coordinator: | Richard Murphet |
| Semester: | Other |
Subject description:
The applicant must present a substantial portfolio outlining and documenting their achievements in the profession over one to two decades. The portfolio must contain a reflective commentary that contextualises and evaluates the achievements presented in the portfolio.
Assessment:
Portfolio including reflective commentary (80%); oral presentation (20%).
| Credit Points: | 50 |
|---|---|
| Coordinator: | Richard Murphet |
| Semester: | Other |
Subject description:
The applicant must present a substantial portfolio outlining and documenting their achievements in the profession over one to two decades. The portfolio must contain a reflective commentary that contextualises and evaluates the achievements presented in the portfolio.
Assessment:
Production (60%); oral presentation (20%); documentation (20%).
| Credit Points: | 25 |
|---|---|
| Coordinator: | Richard Murphet |
| Semester: | Other |
Subject description:
Students can select from units of study offered at the Centre for Ideas (Third Year Level) and the Graduate Diploma in Animateuring and/or Directing/Actor Training/Voice Training. The units must be approved by the Coordinator of the Conversion program and must amount to 25 points in total
Assessment:
As outlined in particular units.
| Credit Points: | 25 |
|---|---|
| Coordinator: | Richard Murphet |
| Semester: | Other |
Subject description:
This unit is aimed at self-directed learning, allowing those already working in professional practice to use and apply their current work. Students must present a proposal to the Course Coordinator for approval and submit a written paper of 4,000 words. A journal documenting critical reflection must also be submitted.
Assessment:
Written paper of 4,000 words (50%); oral presentation (50%).