MDR904 Arts-based Research

Course Provider

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

4

Introduction

This is a new course that investigates forms of arts-based research and is structured for students doing CI route. It is also an option for those wishing to take a dissertation and explore possible arts-based research methodologies.

This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Drama Education
- FlexiMasters in Drama Education

- Master of Education in Drama

 

Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Drama Education (12 AU):

• MDR901 Theatre Making: Theory, Practice, Pedagogy
• MDR902 Drama Education, Curriculum and Assessment
• MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor
 
Upon completion of the fourth course, MDR904 Arts-based Research, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Drama Education (16 AU).

 

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Objectives

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of the philosophies underpinning arts-based research methodologies Investigate models of arts-based research
  • Identify how creative approaches can facilitate embodied, experiential, emotional and personal ways of knowing/ production of knowledge
  • Gain an understanding of the principles of applying and evaluating arts-based research
  • Identify and acknowledge the ethical considerations when undertaking arts-based research approaches
  • Practice a range of arts-based research approaches through practical workshops

Assessment

To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:

  • Individual Presentations
  • Individual Essay

Fees and Funding

Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$4,120.00

S$1,347.24

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$523.24

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

  • Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

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Recommended Add-Ons

 

COURSE TITLE   ACADEMIC UNIT
MDR901 Theatre Making: Theory, Practice, Pedagogy*4
MDR902 Drama Education, Curriculum and Assessment*4
MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor *4

Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Drama Education (12 AU), FlexiMasters in Drama Education (16 AU) and Master of Education in Drama (30 AU). 

*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved