ACA491 - Supervised Creative/Industry Project A
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Stephanie Markidis |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A450 |
| Prerequisite: | ACA403 or ACA404 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | Consultation time with supervisor |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Consultation time with supervisor |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
In this research unit, students commence work on their research project through individual study and supervision. This unit is the first of three creative practice research units. Students will complete two or three creative research units depending on the focus of the project which will be negotiated with the supervisor. This unit will focus on individual creative/critical practice designed to develop ongoing research. The ability to self-critique will continue the circuit of production, self-reflection, and the stimulation of further ideas towards the completion of the major Honours project.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Identify and apply critical analysis, engagement and evaluation within discipline specific contexts | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Utilise a range of technologies and digital strategies to research, develop and actualize projects within discipline specific contexts | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Identify, evaluate and select the methods, techniques, concepts and processes to investigate and apply effective solutions | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Exercise autonomy, adaptability, responsibility and a continued commitment to learning and skills development in professional, creative and scholarly contexts | GLO6: Self-management |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Symposium | 1500 words or equivalent | 20% | Week 6 |
| Assessment 2: Workbook/Journal | 1000 words or equivalent | 20% | Week 8 |
| Assessment 3: Major Creative Project | 2500 words or equivalent | 60% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for ACA491 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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