1997 QUT Handbook

allet, modern dance, concerts and television, including the
responsibilities of production management.
Courses: AA21 Prerequisites: AAB293
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ AAB304 FORMING KNOWLEDGE
The approaches to art taken by major aestheticians; the characteristics
and significance of the aesthetic field; the way the arts
contribute to the development of mind and knowledge; modes
of knowing, propositional knowledge and tacit understanding.
Courses: AA21, ED50, IF76
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB306 DIRECTING FOR THEATRE
Analysis of the director’s role in production management including
play selection, resource auditing, pre-production
analyses, time, budget and resource planning, design, technical
effects, promotion and publicity and the responsibilities
of health, safety and ethical issues.
Courses: AA21
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB307 WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE
Approaches to the creative process of writing text for drama.
The principal standpoint adopted is that of the writer but there
is a secondary focus on script development from the point of
view of the dramaturg. Both roles are considered in the working
environment of Australian writers of drama. Most of the
writing generated by students will be for the stage; but those
who can demonstrate background in other media may be permitted
to apply the principles and skills of dramatic writing in
that context.
Courses: AA21
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ AAB410 ART CURRICULUM DESIGN &
DEVELOPMENT
Major art curriculum approaches as found in the literature and
a variety of art syllabus support documents. Analysis of art
curriculum planning models; design and development of art
programs for schools; production of art resources to support
curriculum.
Courses: ED26
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB411 DRAMA ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
Process models of drama applied to curriculum; drama methods,
dramatic contexts and power in the classroom; content
analysis and planning; implementation of lesson sequence
based on dramatic action; preparation of curriculum materials.
Compulsory study school for external students.
Courses: ED26
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB412 ART CURRICULUM STUDIES 1
Students develop planning and teaching skills in selected curriculum
areas. Content includes: the nature of the curriculum
area/discipline; its role and contribution as a medium for education;
introduction to relevant syllabuses and curriculum
documents; lesson and curriculum unit planning activities; and
teaching strategies designed to promote a range of learning
experiences in selected curriculum areas.
Courses: ED50, ED54, IF78
Prerequisites: 48 credit points in each relevant discipline area
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB413 ART CURRICULUM STUDIES 2
Extends AAB412; curriculum development within the context
of contemporary policies, frameworks and agencies; principles
of measurement, assessment and evaluation; teaching
and learning strategies; directions in curriculum development.
Courses: ED50, ED54, IF78 Prerequisites: AAB412
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB414 DRAMA CURRICULUM STUDIES 1
Students develop planning and teaching skills in selected curriculum
areas; the nature of the curriculum area/discipline and
its role and contribution as a medium for education; introduc-
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tion to relevant syllabuses and curriculum documents; lesson
and curriculum unit planning activities; and teaching strategies
designed to promote a range of learning experiences in
selected curriculum areas.
Courses: ED50, ED54, IF76
Prerequisites: 48 credit points in each relevant discipline area
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB415 DRAMA CURRICULUM STUDIES 2
Extends AAB414; curriculum development within the context
of contemporary policies, frameworks and agencies; principles
of measurement, assessment and evaluation; teaching
and learning strategies; directions in curriculum development.
Courses: ED50, ED54, IF76 Prerequisites: AAB414
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB421 FOUNDATION ART STUDIES
Participation in the process of solving broad-ranging visual
problems through developing ideas, recording information and
forming solutions to visual problems; seeks to develop genuine
enquiry and the attainment of appropriate levels of competence
of techniques, materials and resources to bring ideas
to fruition.
Courses: ED50
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
■ AAB447 DRAWING
Examination of established systems of drawing by historical
reference and exploration of materials; methods by which
shape and volume can be determined by drawing techniques;
the line as a means of expression and communication; methods
and techniques for creating solid form by the use of various
media; perspective; rendering; perceptual organisation and
expressive effects; use of drawing for teachers who require
visual expression and delineation within their areas.
Courses: AA71, ED22, ED26, ED50
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB449 EDUCATIONAL DRAMA
Not offered in 1997. Practical introduction to educational
drama techniques: teacher-in-role, enrolment of students, dramatic
exercises, analogies, simulations; fieldwork project;
planning, teaching and evaluating a simple program. Incompatible
with tertiary studies in drama or substantial experience
in teaching drama.
Courses: ED26
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB455 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
An introduction to 2D and 3D image generation, manipulation
and output through the critical study of systems, software,
procedures and applications. Students develop a core
understanding of the current characteristics and potentialities
embedded in the technology.
Courses: AA71, ED22, ED26 , ED5
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB457 SCULPTURE
Students will be expected to observe, question and explore
issues to reach solutions that will reflect an individual imagination.
Knowledge and skills that apply to sculpture will be
pursued.
Courses: AA71, ED22, ED26, ED50 , ED51, ED52
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AAB601 MUSICIANSHIP 1
Reading skills acquired by the study of material in a variety
of harmonic contexts. Keyboard skills: extension of existing
skills by application of scales, intervals, chord formation in
sight reading, accompanying and improvisation at the keyboard
(year-long unit).
Courses: AA51, IF77
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 5 per week
■ AAB602 MUSICIANSHIP 2
Continuation of AAB601 with emphasis on developing a
heightened awareness of the musical structure, organisation
and quality of sound (year-long unit).