Word count: 1,000 (inclusive of references)

Answer the following essay question:

In what ways does the term ‘disruption’ apply to …………… (your area of interest)?

Grading Criteria in the form of a rubric is available on iLearn.

• Assignments must be submitted via the Turnitin dropbox that is available via the unit iLearn site.

• There is a 1000 word limit for this assessment task including all in-text references and the reference list.

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding of the essay question

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and articulately structure an argument using academic language

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply academic sources

• Relevance of sources

• Credibility of sources

• Clear identification of assignment aims (and whether these are achieved)

• Detailed analysis of key texts and further readings

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent wider research

• Cited works should be referenced using an established system

• Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards

The essay is to be submitted through Turnitin by 11pm on the due date.

This task consists of 10 x 150 word summaries, the first of which is due by 11pm Friday 2 March and then every Friday at 11pm until week 10 (18 May).

To complete this task you are required to write a 150 word summary of each weekly reading (weeks 1- 10 only). Each summary is to be uploaded to ilearn (via the link provided) by 11pm on the Friday of each respective week.

Assessment criteria:

• Ability to critically analyse

• Effectiveness of research and analysis skills

• Clarity and quality of writing

• Appropriate academic writing and referencing

The critical summaries are to be submitted weekly via iLearn.

For this task students are required to present a 3 minute oral presentation or 'elevator pitch' to the class. Your topic will be selected from a list provided by the unit convenor. The idea here is to speak knowledgeably, passionately and without notes (or slides/PPT etc) about your selected topic. Your presentation will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Clear research and planning

• Clear and insightful communication of ideas

• Professional presentation

• Your ability to keep within the 3-minute time limit.

• Relevance and credibility of sources

• Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards

You are also required to submit a 500 word referenced summary of your presentation through Turnitin (via Ilearn). Your summary will be due by 11pm on the same day as your presentation.

Students are required to submit a fully planned and costed proposal for a creative project of their choice. Examples of possible projects include: a performance, a tour, a recording, a production, an exhibition etc.

The completed proposal will consist of 5 sections:

• 200 word project overview

• 1000 word project description

• detailed budget (income + expenses)

• short biographies of artist/s involved (250 word max per artist)

• a timeline (detailed and realistic)

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

• How well the project is researched and planned

• Clear and insightful communication of ideas

• Creative solutions and strategies

• Your ability to keep within the maximum word counts

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply academic sources

• Relevance and credibility of sources

• Clear identification of assignment aims (and whether these are achieved)

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent wider research

• Cited works should be referenced using an established system

• Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards

The major project is to be submitted through Turnitin by 11pm on the due date.