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ARTS3500 – Arts Capstone
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
170cp at 1000 level or above and (admission to BArts or BABEd(Prim) or BABEd(Sec))
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Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit aims to facilitate a successful student transition from University life to the next stage of their careers, professional or further research. Through participation in a series of interdisciplinary simulated scenarios and real world challenges, students will further develop and practice different types of transferable skills and apply major discipline concepts in a interdisciplinary context. A major component of this unit is the final assembly and showcase of an integrative portfolio of individual strengths and the promotion of meaningful connections of their learning throughout their studies in the Bachelor of Arts. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Integrate, analyse, synthesize and/or evaluate knowledge and issues to present creative solutions to interdisciplinary problems
- ULO3: Present (pitch) concepts and value propositions effectively to an audience
- ULO2: Apply appropriate professional, academic, ethical and sustainability principles and values in learning and research activities.
- ULO4: Reflect on achievements and develop an action plan for future professional development or research.
Assessment Tasks
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Delivery and Resources
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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Learning Skills
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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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