1. Well integrated knowledge and understanding of the social roles of the arts, and of historical and contemporary issues, in a selected range of cultural settings, especially in relation to Indigenous Australian music and music-making.

2. Working knowledge and understanding of Community Cultural Development (policies, principles and practices), and other areas and modes of potential professional engagement with the community and the music industry.

3. Capacity to conceptualise, initiate and develop a CCD or other community or industry-related project, and to prepare formal documents and presentations for the purposes of promoting the project.

4. Capacity to develop and implement an appropriately-styled and resourced presentation of the project (ie. working demonstration, Powerpoint presentation, workshop, poster session, etc.)

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Sonn, C. & Quayle, A. 2013, 'Developing praxis: Mobilising critical race theory in community cultural development'. [online]. Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology, September 2013, Vol.23(5), pp.435-448

Stafford, E. 2006 'All shook-up: cultural recovery and community wellbeing'. [online]. Artwork Magazine, No. 64, June 2006: 6-9

Stige, B. 2002, 'The Relentless Roots of Community Music Therapy' [online], Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 2002, Vol.2(3)

Stige, B., Ansdell, G., Elefant, C.  & Pavlicevic, M. 2013 Where Music Helps Community Music Therapy in Action and Reflection, Farnham : Ashgate Publishing Ltd


 
Other resources according to individual projects.

According to individual projects

Course outlines, assignments, reading materials, web links as well as staff-student communications and course progress feedback are provided through MyUni https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login/

This course consists of weekly interactive, seminar-style classes for the learning of requisite disciplinary knowledge and skills, and the individualised mentoring of project development. Teaching and learning modes are responsive to learning preferences and requirements of individual students and according to chosen projects which may require fieldwork, direct engagement and collaboration with community organisations and external individuals

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

In addition to attending the timetabled seminars, students are expected to undertake private study for an average of at least four hours per week consisting of assignment work, project development, and continuous revision
including revision for tests and examinations.

Introduction to Community Arts & Cultural Development

Principles, Policies & Practices

Action research principles & practices

CCD Project evaluation practices

Case studies (Indigenous Australia & International)

Project development - from concept to proposal to practice

Reports, Presentations & Evaluations

Application of learning

It is expected that students will make every effort to apply learned knowledge and skills in this course to all aspects of their program of studies at CASM.

This course provides students with Small Group Discovery Experiences through individual and team-based activities (2 - 4 persons) involving inquiry-based learning, action research based investigation, discussion, problem-solving, and presentations. As a part of each class, students will receive mentoring and guidance in the development of their chosen project.

Continuous assessment                      10%

Project portfolio & journal                    30%
Date due: Final teaching session

Project proposal                                   20%
Date due:  To be advised - see MyUni

Verbal report                                        20%
Date due:  To be advised - see MyUni

Project evaluation report                      20%
Date due: Final teaching session

Students are required to attend 100% classes in this course, and to participate fully in all tasks and activities offered in the classes. It
is a formal requirement to attend a minimum of 70% of all classes in this course to achieve a Pass or above grade. It is expected that
students will satisfactorily complete all in-class tasks and activities as scheduled, and submit all formal assignment work by the due date.

All assessable work in this course should be submitted in person to the course lecturer. The only exception to this is where the
assessment task specifies electronic return. All assessment tasks must be submitted by the due date.

MODIFIED ARRANGEMENTS FOR COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT

For details about University policy regarding additional and replacement assessment provisions, please see: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/700/ and http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/

Please also refer to the CASM Foundation Year Academic Handbook for further details on Discretionary Pass Categories and Additional and Replacement Assessment provisions.

Assessment Task Extension Provisions

Each assessment task must be submitted by the due date. Where a student is unable to complete an assignment by the due date,
and wishes to apply for an extension to the due date, they are required to complete the CASM Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Form A - Application for Assessment Task Extension, and submit the form to the course lecturer concerned within 5 business days before the due date, or within 5 business days of the extenuating conditions arising. The form must then be signed by the CASM Head of Programs.

Extensions for submission of assessment tasks will only be granted where there are exceptional circumstances (Medical OR Compassionate OR Extenuating Circumstances) that have prevented the student from completing the assignment by the
due date (eg. Approved Leave). Official written evidence or support from a professional qualified to assess the student is required. Extensions will not normally be granted for periods beyond 10 working days, or the last day on which teaching may occur in the relevant teaching period, whichever is earlier.

Replacement Examination

A replacement examination will be available to eligible students whose capacity to demonstrate their true level of competence in a final examination was, is or will be seriously impaired because of medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances. Requests for replacement examinations on Medical and/or Compassionate and/or Extenuating Circumstances grounds must be made by completing the relevant CASM Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Form with supporting documentation, and submitting this to the CASM Head of Programs within 5 business days of the communication of final results.

Final Mark Additional Assessment

Additional or replacement assessment on Academic Grounds is automatically available to students who have achieved a final mark of 45-49%. Permission for additional assessment is normally only granted for students who have met the attendance requirements of the course and who have completed (not necessarily passed) the required assessment tasks throughout the teaching year. Please note under these provisions the final assessment task will be weighed at more than 20% of the total
course assessment.

Requests for additional replacement assessment on Medical and/or Compassionate and/or Extenuating Circumstances grounds must be made by completing CASM Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Form D, with supporting documentation, and submitting this to the CASM Head of Programs within 5 business days of the communication of final results.

Exceptions: In certain circumstances, the CASM Examiners’ Committee, in consultation with the Course Coordinator, may grant modified arrangements where a student’s underlying mark is below 45% (ie. Completion of Program Offer - CASM Bridging Program).

Please note: The maximum mark/grade for a course for which an Additional Assessment is granted is 50 Pass or Non-Graded Pass in accord with the University’s approved Mark and Grade Schemes

For specific rules relating to these and other requirements, and for further details regarding attendance and assessment requirements, and additional assessment requirements and provisions, please see the CASM Foundation Year Academic Handbook.

REDEMPTION POLICY

Resubmission of Assessment Tasks: Assessment tasks in this course are both formative and summative. Students who submit an assignment task and receive a fail mark should undertake to resubmit the assignment to improve their mark. Resubmission of work should take place within two weeks of notification of failing the assignment. Requests for resubmission of assignments must be made to the course lecturer concerned and must be made within one week of notification of receipt ofthe fail mark. As a general rule, a maximum of two resubmissions are permitted for each individual component.

ASSIGNMENT PLAGIARISM STATEMENT

All submitted assignment tasks must be accompanied by a completed and signed CASM Assignment Plagiarism Statement. This a legal requirement. Copies of the blue CASM Assignment Cover Sheet & Plagiarism Statement are available to students in Room 603, and are also available from the CASM Office upon request.

WORD PROCESSING OF WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

All submitted assessable written assignment work in this course must be word-processed unless otherwise instructed. Students who may have a difficulty in meeting this requirement should speak with the course lecturer.

PENALTIES FOR LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

Penalties for late submission without approved extension, will apply at the rate of 5% (deducted from the overall final mark for the
individual assessment task per day), up to a maximum of 20% - ie. 4 days and over. Please note that this can result in a Fail Grade for the particular component.

STUDENT COPIES OF ALL SUBMITTED WORK

Students are reminded to keep their own copy of all submitted work for their personal records.

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK
Students receive regular feedback on their academic progress in this course, including in relation to meeting the attendance requirements and in relation to each assessed task. In addition to the feedback on each individual assessed task, students also receive a comprehensive mid-year written Progress Report outlining their progress to date. Students may make an appointment to meet with the course lecturer to discuss their individual progress. Turn-around time on return of assessments will be a maximum of four weeks.

Specialised Indigenous student support is also provided through Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education: Wirltu Yarlu

Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)
Coordinator - David Kotlowy, 831 33626