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UCP Information Handbook University Connections Program 2021 utas.edu.au/ucp
UCP is offered in
partnership with
schools and senior
secondary colleges.
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Contents
About the UCP UCP course offerings 2021
4 What are the benefits of the Program? 12 College of Arts, Law and Education
Who is eligible to participate?
13 School of Humanities
How is the UCP delivered?
14 School of Creative Arts and Media
5 Full university units
24 College of Business and Economics
Extension units
Performance project units 26 College of Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Marine and Antarctic
6 Application and admission Studies (IMAS)
Apply
30 School of Natural Sciences
Enrol
31 University College
Costs
Study materials
7 ID card and email
Withdrawals
8 Results
UCP, the ATAR, and TCE
Number of UCP units that
students can study
What facilities and services are
available to support participants?
9 Information about units
Frequently asked questions
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About the University of Tasmania’s
University Connections Program (UCP)
This Program is offered What are the benefits Who is eligible to
by the University of of the Program? participate?
There are a number of benefits All year 11 and 12 students in Tasmania*
Tasmania in partnership for those participating in the are eligible to participate in the
with TASC, schools and UCP, including: program. Students are generally
senior secondary colleges. • No fees – all UCP units are
recommended for the program by
their college, according to their
covered by a scholarship. If you're
previous academic success, their
an Australian citizen, permanent
The UCP allows year 11 and 12 motivation, and maturity.
resident, or New Zealand citizen,
students to study university-level you're considered a domestic Students will need to demonstrate
units at the same time or in addition student and will receive a full the capacity to cope with university-
to their Tasmanian Certificate of HECS scholarship. Limited level study, develop independent
Education (TCE) studies. The program scholarships are available for learning strategies, and the ability to
provides great opportunities for international students. Please fit University of Tasmania studies into
students to expand their knowledge contact the relevant College for their existing TCE program. In addition,
and learning. more information. individual units within the UCP may
Delivery methods for UCP units vary • An introduction to university have specific prerequisites.
according to the delivery model. study to prepare for an easier,
*The XAS 101 Introduction to
For example, ‘extension units’ are less stressful transition.
Temperate Marine Biology unit is
delivered through a combination • An experience that can assist
open to interstate applicants. Potential
of online and independent study in future educational and
interstate applicants should direct
undertaken at college or home, career planning.
enquiries on this unit to:
supported by on-campus workshops. • The opportunity to complete
imas.hobart.reception@utas.edu.au
‘Full university units’ may be delivered university units while in year
in colleges (in the regular timetable 11/12. These units can contribute
along with other college subjects) to associate degrees or degree How is the UCP delivered?
or in combination with online or programs or diplomas that add Three different types of units will be
off-campus study. value to professional qualifications. available within the UCP in 2021: full
• Support by university lecturers university units, extension units, and
through assignments and performance project units.
workshops.
These units differ in terms of eligibility
for TCE and Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR) calculation,
so please read the following
information carefully.
“I got a lot out of the course and learnt a lot
– it really has helped me to find a future career pathway.”
Joseph – former UCP student
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Full university units
Some units are offered by the University of Tasmania that are taught in place of or to fill a gap in the TASC TCE points Yes
curriculum, which have no direct correlation with a Tasmanian Assessment, Standards & Certification (TASC)
level 3 or level 4 “pre-tertiary” subject. These units are known as ‘full university units’. ATAR score Yes
Full university units in the UCP attract TCE points and are eligible to be included in the calculation of your ATAR.
On successful completion of a full university unit, your result will be considered for inclusion among your University Yes
best five results in the calculation of your ATAR. result
Further explanation and examples can be found in the UCP and ATAR section in this booklet.
A summary of student results will also be provided to your school/college.
Since 2016, all UCP full university unit results are scaled like other level 3/4 TASC subjects.
Extension units
Some units are known as ‘extension units’. These are offered in close alignment with a TASC level 3 TCE points No
or 4 pre-tertiary subject. It is a prerequisite that students are studying the linked pre-tertiary subject
in order to be eligible to participate in the UCP unit in the same year. They aim to extend the knowledge ATAR score No
and experience of students beyond the linked pre-tertiary subjects.
The result in your TASC level 3 or 4 pre-tertiary subject will count towards the ATAR. You'll also receive a result University Yes
for the UCP Extension Unit that can be accessed through the University of Tasmania online portal at result
estudent.utas.edu.au. The result you receive for a UCP Extension Unit does not contribute to your ATAR.
To receive a result for your UCP extension unit, you'll need to successfully complete mandatory assignments
and workshops and achieve a TASC result of CA or better in your linked TASC pre-tertiary subject.
The University will receive TASC results from the TASC Office in late December.
To generate a result for the UCP Extension Unit, the TASC result for the linked TASC pre-tertiary subject will
be combined with the UCP result for the assessments undertaken in the UCP extension unit and
then the combined result will be moderated.
Students can access their UCP extension unit result in late January through the University of Tasmania
eStudent online portal.
Performance project units
Performance project units accredit and recognise student academic endeavour in on-stage roles TCE points Yes
in major college music theatre productions or playing in the supporting band/orchestra.
Students are required to commit to a production through rehearsal attendance and contribute significantly ATAR score No
through individual and ensemble work.
University Yes
Successful students can count the unit towards their TCE but do not receive a contribution to their ATAR score.
result
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Application and admission Enrol Costs
The first step towards application and After the completed application and All students are liable for any
admission is for students to choose the documentation has been approved textbooks/stationery costs and costs
unit they wish to enrol in. Information by the University, students will be associated with attending workshops.
on the programs available can be enrolled in the relevant program in
found in this handbook and on the their chosen units. Domestic students
UCP website at utas.edu.au/ucp
You're encouraged to submit your Domestic students will receive a HECS
In addition, University staff may visit application early in the 2020 school scholarship when they complete the
schools to provide information and year. It's recognised that some units Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF)
advice on the college programs. It start later in the year (for example after enrolment. If this form is not
is important for students to discuss the Arts, Music and Performance completed and submitted, your
their choices with parents/carers and units). All forms must be returned enrolment will be cancelled (see
teachers to explore their eligibility by a final census date. Census dates section above on steps to applying).
and how the program will fit with for individual units of study will be
their TCE study. communicated to schools. International students
The eStudent Centre is the University Limited scholarships are available.
Apply student portal where you can view Please contact UConnect at
Application forms are available on the your enrolment, update personal utas.edu.au/students/admin/u-connect
UCP website. The application process details, and access results. Every or email HAPUCP.enquires@utas.edu.au
is as follows: student is issued with an email account
and password details in order to Study materials
access the online student portal
Step 1 Choose If you have a query regarding access
and university email information.
Choose the unit/s you would like to to study materials or the content or
Instructions will be included in the delivery of the program, you should
study from the 2021 University of
information sent to students with speak with the specific University
Tasmania College unit offerings.
their ID card. Students will also be Coordinator for that particular unit.
given information on how to access Their contact details can be found
Step 2 Complete and use eStudent Centre including an
the application form in the College information and units
online eTour to familiarise themselves section later in this booklet. University
Complete a UCP Application for with the online process. facilitators for the individual programs
Admission and Enrolment Form 2021. will provide a program of study,
This form will be accessible via the resources, workshops, and academic
UCP website in January 2021 assistance. Some programs will require
at utas.edu.au/ucp access to MyLO, which is the online
• Some units will require parental learning system used at the University
and/or school permission for of Tasmania.
admission into the UCP.
Step 3 Complete the Electronic
Commonwealth Assistance Form
(eCAF)
• The eCAF form is to ensure that
students receive a scholarship to
cover their tuition fees. If this form
is not completed and submitted,
your enrolment cannot proceed.
After your online application has
been received, you will be sent a
link to complete the eCAF online.
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ID card and email The University provides an ID card for all enrolled students. The card is used for Library transactions and also to pay for printing at various computer labs across each campus. Students will need to present their Student ID Card at university exams and on request any time they use university facilities after-hours. Most university communication with students is done via their university webmail account. A username, password, and email address will be provided. Students will be able to login wherever they have internet access. It's important for students to check their University of Tasmania webmail account regularly. Withdrawals If a student wishes to withdraw from a unit or a program, they should speak to their subject teacher at their school and contact the unit coordinator at the University. On finalisation of a UCP student’s withdrawal request, the University may inform the student’s school or college. UCP students can withdraw without academic or financial penalty. CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 7
Results UCP, the ATAR, and TCE Scaling is calculated and applied each
year, and will be applied to relevant
The UCP has a range of delivery Collaboration between the University
UCP units studied. The scaling process
methods and so the finalisation and of Tasmania and the Tasmanian
is determined by TASC and is applied
publication of results will depend on Assessment, Standards & Certification
to all accredited senior secondary
which program you are enrolled in. (TASC) allows results in some UCP
courses at TASC level 3 or 4 and to
Students provide permission for their units to be counted towards the
approved* University of Tasmania units
results to be released to their school Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
at foundation level and above.
or college at the time of application. (ATAR) in Tasmania. The ATAR is based
on the best five results in TASC level For more information about scaling,
Full university unit results are
3 or 4 courses and may include full visit the TASC website tasc.tas.gov.au
submitted in early December to TASC
university units of the UCP.
for inclusion in the calculation of TCE
and ATAR. Full university units of the UCP typically Number of UCP units
Extension unit results are made
count for the same credit as TASC level that students can study
3 courses, although several are about
available in late January of the year There is no limit to the number of
half as much as a TASC level 3 course
following enrolment and completion. UCP units you can study. Students are
(i.e. they are 12.5% university units).
advised to discuss the selection of
Performance project unit results In order to provide for the inclusion
units with their teachers and parents/
are typically made available in of any 12.5% university units in the
carers. However, the University may
mid-to-late December. calculation of your ATAR, all TASC level
impose limits as to how much credit
3 or 4 subjects you have completed
All UCP students are enrolled as you can receive into a bachelor’s
have their score halved. Each half score
University of Tasmania students. degree. Details are provided in
is then deemed to be the “equivalent”
You need to check your emails the individual unit information in
of a 12.5% university unit. The best 10
regularly and access your results this handbook.
half scores (with at least 6 in Year 12)
through the University eStudent
are then selected to determine
online portal. What facilities and services
the ATAR.
Note that UCP students do not
Please note: students who reside are available to support
receive individual letters or academic
outside of Tasmania should contact participants?
transcripts of their units unless they
their home state’s Tertiary Admission • University staff will provide a
have made specific arrangements
Centre for advice on the possible program of study, resources,
with the academic coordinator for
inclusion of results from their study workshops, and academic
this purpose.
at the University of Tasmania in the assistance.
calculation of an ATAR. • University administration staff
Information on ATAR is available at will respond to enquiries.
tasc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/ Visit utas.edu.au/ucp
uploads/2019/09/Understanding-the- • Participation in the Program
ATAR.pdf or the following resource also entitles students to access
utas.edu.au/admissions/ university facilities and services
undergraduate/australian-tertiary- such as internet and email access,
admission-rank-atar library use, and discounted
UniGym membership. See the
Current Students webpage for
more information at
utas.edu.au/students
*Approved units are those units for which ATAR points are awarded, as listed in the UCP unit offerings table.
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Information about units Frequently asked questions For Music units
At present, UCP units are available Am I able to repeat or retake a The Conservatorium of Music now
in the College of Arts, Law and UCP unit to attempt/achieve a makes early offers to year 12 students
Education, College of Business and higher mark? who have successfully completed
Economics, College of Sciences and Unfortunately, under current FCP113 and/or FCP120.
Engineering and University College. legislation, it is not possible for a
Information and unit descriptions are student to retake units of study as a Will I be required to submit
provided in the following sections. Commonwealth supported student for assignments and sit exams?
Please note: unit offerings may be which they have received a pass grade You'll be required to undertake all
subject to change. For the most or better. prescribed assessments for UCP units
up-to-date listing of units available, in the same way as a regular University
visit utas.edu.au/ucp Do I already have a place reserved student. Depending on the unit, you
for me at the University in my chosen may be required to submit assignments
course after I complete year 12? by the due date and/or sit exams
No. When you have completed during the assigned exam period along
your year 11/12 studies, you'll with your fellow class members.
need to apply to the University as a
commencing student in your chosen
course. You can apply for credit for
the units you have studied, subject
to University approval.
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 9
UCP course
offerings 2021
All units are offered subject to enrolment numbers and offerings may be impacted by
public health restrictions stemming from COVID-19.
Extension
College Discipline/School Unit code Unit title Semester(s)
unit
Humanities HMA104 Asian Studies Full year No
FCE107 Music Projects 1 Full year No
FCE202 Music Projects 2 Full year No
FCJ110 Music Technology Project 1 Full year No
FCJ111 Music Technology Project 2 Full year No
College of Arts, Law
School of
and Education FCP113 Foundation Practical Study Full year No
Creative Arts
and Media
FCP120 Advanced Practical Study Full year No
FCA118 Songwriting Full year No
FSF104 Object Design Full year No
FSS101 Expanded Practice Full year Yes
Accounting and Financial
BFA113 Semester 2 No
College of Business Decision Making
and Economics Sports and Recreation
BMA114 Full year No
Management
A Practical Introduction to
IMAS Institute XAS101 Semester 1 No
Temperate Marine Biology
for Marine and
College of Sciences Antarctic Studies A Primer of Marine
KSM101 Semester 1 Yes
and Engineering and Antarctic Science
Mathematics
KMA007 Essential Algebra Skills Semester 2 Yes
& Physics
University College KZP101 Learning Through Work Full year Yes
#
All units offered subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
* Credit points: Please see the UCP website for all current information relating to the University Connections Program,
including credit arrangements, ATAR, and TCE points and other relevant information. Visit utas.edu.au/ucp
Please note credit arrangements for 2021 and beyond are subject to changes.
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Location/Campus Offered Unit coordinator (s)
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy Taufiq.Tanasaldy@utas.edu.au
No 15 25 Schools/Colleges Dr Sean Priest Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
No 15 25 Schools/Colleges Dr Sean Priest Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Rob Long Rob.Long@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Rob Long Rob.Long@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Dr Sean Priest Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Dr Sean Priest Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Dr Sean Priest Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Schools/Colleges Sara Lindsay S.A.Lindsay@utas.edu.au
Dr Karen Hall Karen.Hall@utas.edu.au
No 0 12.5 Launceston
Ashley Bird Ashley.Bird@utas.edu.au
Yes 8 12.5 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast Steve Allen Stephen.Allen@utas.edu.au
Yes 15 25 Don College and Newstead College Dr Mike Craw Michael.Craw@utas.edu.au
Yes 8 12.5 Hobart (Maria Island) Dr Scott Ling Scott.Ling@utas.edu.au
No No Semester 1 Fully online Dr Scott Ling Scott.Ling@utas.edu.au
Dr Kumudini
No 0 12.5 Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast Kumudini@utas.edu.au
Dharmadasa
Launceston Big Picture School,
No 0 12.5 Mark Shelton Mark.Shelton@utas.edu.au
Ulverstone Secondary College
Most UCP units can be
used towards credit at
the University of Tasmania.
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 11College of Arts, Law and Education (CALE) information and units Contacts Enrolment enquiries Uconnect on 1300 361 928 IT enquiries (Difficulties with accessing MyLO, University of Tasmania email): 03 6226 1818 or 1300 304 903 Credit limits into the Bachelor of Arts The overall total of UCP units that may be credited into a University of Tasmania CALE course is limited to 25 credit points. 12 University of Tasmania utas.edu.au/ucp
School of
Humanities units
HMA104 Teaching format The final folio is assessed
Asian Studies 150 hours of classroom instruction to collaboratively via an oral examination
be delivered within colleges by college with University of Tasmania and college
Weight: 25% staff. The folio and oral examination
teachers with University of Tasmania
Full university unit are worth 30% of the overall mark.
Asian Studies staff support.
Unit description Other information
Assessment
Asian Studies is designed for students Students who successfully complete
Over the course of the four modules,
undertaking the Tasmanian Certificate this unit receive 15 TCE points.
students complete unit hurdle
of Education (TCE) who are enrolled in
requirements, a skills exercise, and five Subject results are also eligible for
a Tasmanian school or college.
short pieces of work (approximately inclusion in the calculation of the
After a general introduction to Asia
1500 words each). Worth 70% of the ATAR, where applicable.
and Asian Studies, college teachers
overall mark.
will use materials made available from Successful completion of this unit
the University of Tasmania to teach A final folio is submitted in October will gain 25 credit points.
these three major themes which must include three pieces of
(four modules in total): work (chosen from work completed This unit is available HECS free.
throughout the year which has been
• Young Asia – youth culture, Contact
reworked as a result of teacher
pop culture and the lives of Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy
feedback) and a final reflection on
young people Global Cultures and Languages
learning. NB. the folio must contain
• Many Asias: ethnicity and diversity Taufiq.Tanasaldy@utas.edu.au
a research essay.
• Food in Focus: Asia’s food Phone: 03 6226 2295
challenges, traditional versus
changing diets, food and ritual
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the
unit, students will have developed an
understanding of the diversity which
exists, not only across Asia, but also
within Asian countries in terms of
ethnicity, age, and lifestyle. Students
will have learnt to reflect on their own
knowledge of Asia and will present
their new knowledge of Asia to
an audience.
Prerequisites or conditions
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools
“... I learnt a lot about myself
and colleges who are over 16 years and grew my confidence to have
of age are eligible to undertake
the course. discussion about concepts such
as culture, equality, poverty
and modernity.”
Isabelle
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 13School of Creative Arts
and Media units
FSS101 Learning outcomes Teaching format
Expanded Practice On completion of this unit, A one-day face-face Symposium day at
students will acquire: the School of Creative Arts and Media
Weight: 12.5%
(Inveresk) synchronised with a major
Extension unit • A deeper understanding of key
onsite exhibition that will be viewed
art and design principles that can
Unit description and discussed as part of the program.
be applied to their practice.
Then four, three hour on campus
Expanded Practice provides learning • A developed awareness of recent
sessions, experimenting with materials
opportunities to experiment trends in contemporary art practice
and engaging with visual art themes to
collaboratively, acquire a deeper in relation to their specific discipline
feed into TCE project work.
understanding of art and design and interests.
principles, and exposure to diverse • The ability to experiment with The first contact day introduces
contemporary art practice as a diverse concepts and approaches students to studio facilities, enables
means to enriching students’ college to enrich the development of their them to undertake a range of
projects. Expanded Practice will also college project. workshops with practical engagement
assist students in developing the skills • A capacity to understand, evaluate, and ‘take home’ artefacts, and will also
required to generate ideas, critique and articulate concepts, experience initiate ‘project aligned’ peer-to-peer
artwork, develop proposals, and and process through collaborative and mentor exchange.
write statements. activity, shared critique, and
journals. Other information
Results in this unit will not contribute
Prerequisites or conditions to students’ TCE or ATAR scores.
The course is suitable only for
Successful completion of this unit will
students concurrently undertaking Art
gain 12.5 credit points.
Production (TASC level 3) ART315112
and Art Studio Practice (TASC level 3) This unit is available HECS free.
ART315214 or equivalent.
Contact
Ashley Bird
School of Creative Arts and Media
Email: Ashley.Bird@utas.edu.au
Phone: 03 6226 4300
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Object Design On completion of this unit, students Design and Production (TASC level 2),
will individually, and in collaboration Housing and Design (TASC level 3),
Weight: 25%
with others: Computer Graphics and Design
Full university unit
(TASC level 2), or an equivalent unit.
• Apply project management skills
Unit description to produce and realise works, Teaching format
Object Design will focus on the artefacts, and forms of creative • One-day symposium (5 hours)
making of bespoke functional items expression. • Project development at college
with a strong design emphasis. • Demonstrate knowledge of
Students will attend a symposium materials, technologies and Assessment
that includes designer talks, technical techniques used in creating an • Presentation/journal research (20%)
demonstrations, and an introduction original designed object. • Reflection (20%)
to their project brief. Access to • Apply the technical skills required • Designed object (60%)
University of Tasmania workshops to create the object that has
can be organised through each college, been designed. Other information
with students and staff able to use • Demonstrate knowledge of a design Successful students can count the unit
specialist facilities by negotiation. icon, designer, design style, or towards their TCE and ATAR score.
design movement relevant to
Students will be required to produce Successful completion of this unit will
the project.
a major design piece for assessment, gain 25 credit points.
• Locate, analyse, and apply
backed up by a project journal and
information about user needs This unit is available HECS free.
drawing, model, or project plans.
and design-related influences.
Completed student works will be
• Develop and evaluate ideas, Contact
presented at a group exhibition, which
concepts and processes by thinking Sara Lindsay
will also form the basis of the student
creatively, critically, and reflectively. School of Creative Arts and Media
assessment process.
• Communicate ideas and information Email: S.A.Lindsay@utas.edu.au
using a range of techniques. Phone: 03 6226 4300
I think I worked to the best of
my ability on this project and
was engaged in my learning.
I really feel I extended myself
to achieve a great outcome.
I enjoyed the process so much.
Hunter
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 15School of Creative Arts
and Media units
FCE107 Teaching format FCE202
Music Projects 1 The timetabling of this unit will vary Music Projects 2
from school to school. In terms of time
(Music Theatre) (Music Theatre)
commitment, including timetabled
Weight: 25% rehearsals, home preparation time, Weight: 25%
Performance project unit research, writing tasks, and public Performance project unit
performance season, the nominal
Unit description Unit description
learning hours should be in excess
This is the first of two ‘Performance of 200 hours. This is the second of two ‘Performance
Project units’ that accredit and Project units’ that accredit and
recognise student academic endeavour As school/college production recognise student academic endeavour
in on-stage roles in year 11/12 college rehearsals are often undertaken out of in on-stage roles in year 11/12 college
music theatre productions or playing class times, students will receive and music theatre productions or playing in
in the supporting band/orchestra. must adhere to a rehearsal schedule the supporting band/orchestra.
as developed by the production team
Students are required to maintain and be committed to the performance Students are required to maintain
a commitment to the production process and schedule. a commitment to the production
through attendance at rehearsals through attendance at rehearsals
and to contribute significantly to Assessment and to contribute significantly to
the production through individual Internal assessment is ongoing. the production through individual
and ensemble work focussed upon External assessment is undertaken and ensemble work focussed upon
supporting the artistic and directorial during the rehearsal and supporting the artistic and directorial
intentions of the production. performance season. intentions of the production.
Learning outcomes Other information Learning outcomes
At the completion of this unit of study, Students who successfully complete At the completion of this unit of study,
students will be able to: this unit receive 15 TCE points. students will be able to:
• Use a range of skills, techniques, However these results are not
• Consistently maintain the ensemble
and attributes required for eligible for inclusion in the
etiquette behaviours of courtesy,
consistent ensemble performance calculation of the ATAR.
consideration, and respect in
over a schedule of performances. rehearsal and performance
Contact
• Implement a successful practice and environments.
rehearsal regime that supports the Dr Sean Priest
• Develop and adhere to an effective
rehearsal process. School of Creative Arts and Media
personal practice regime in order
• Perform extended role/repertoire Email: Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
to learn required materials that
with accuracy and consistency over Phone: 03 6226 7308
enables effective rehearsal.
a schedule of performances. • Demonstrate consistency in terms
of tone and balance in rehearsal
Prerequisites or conditions and performance as per conductor/
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools directional intent.
and colleges who are over 16 years
of age are eligible to undertake the
unit. Schools and colleges apply to
participate in this program and usually
conduct an audition process.
16 University of Tasmania utas.edu.au/ucpPrerequisites or conditions Teaching format Assessment
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools The timetabling of this unit will vary Internal assessment is ongoing.
and colleges who are over 16 years from school to school. In terms of time External assessment is undertaken
of age are eligible to undertake the commitment, including timetabled during the the rehearsal
unit. Schools and colleges apply to rehearsals, home preparation time, performance season.
participate in this program and usually research, writing tasks, and public
conduct an audition process. Other information
performance season, the nominal
Students who successfully complete
To undertake FCE202, successful learning hours should be in excess
this unit receive 15 TCE points.
completion of Music Project 1 (FCE107) of 200 hours.
However these results are not
is required. As school/college production eligible for inclusion in the
rehearsals are often undertaken out of calculation of the ATAR.
class times, students will receive and
must adhere to a rehearsal schedule Contact
as developed by the production team Dr Sean Priest
and be committed to the performance School of Creative Arts and Media
process and schedule. Email: Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Phone: 03 6226 7308
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 17School of Creative Arts
and Media units
FCJ110 Music Technology Teaching format Learning outcomes
Projects 1 The course is structured in the same • To develop an understanding of
manner as a pre-tertiary TASC subject sound creation and manipulation
Weight: 25%
to ensure students receive the breadth relevant to tertiary-level entrance
Full university unit
of teaching and learning support over requirements.
Unit description a whole school year. • Familiarity with professional tools
and development of skill sets
This unit will develop your awareness Assessment relevant to the field.
of what's required for musical
Modules 1 and 4 are assessed internally • A refined understanding of and
expression, using a range of music
by the student’s school/college ability to apply appropriate
technologies. You'll also learn how
teacher. Modules 2 and 3 are assessed standards for the delivery of
this can be achieved at a professional
by a panel incorporating University music technology projects.
level. Using industry-standard audio
of Tasmania staff and the student’s • Consolidated organisational skills
design tools, students will engage in
teacher in an interview situation with to support the realisation of
problem-based learning requiring
the student. required project briefs as both
them to analyse, experiment with,
an individual and as a member
reflect on, revise, and develop their Other information of a production team.
craft and skill as music technologists. Students who successfully complete
Learning outcomes this unit receive 15 TCE points. Prerequisites or conditions
Subject results are also eligible for Successful completion of Music
• To develop an understanding of
inclusion in the calculation of the Technology Projects 1 (FCJ110) is
sound creation and manipulation.
ATAR, where applicable. a requirement.
• To experience and become familiar
with professional tools and skill sets Contact Teaching format
relevant to the field. The course is structured in the same
Rob Long,
• To develop an understanding of manner as a pre-tertiary TASC subject
Conservatorium of Music
and to be able to apply appropriate to ensure students receive the breadth
Email: Rob.Long@utas.edu.au
standards for the delivery of music of teaching and learning support over
Phone: 03 6226 7359
technology projects. a whole school year.
• To develop organisational skills
to support the realisation of FCJ111 Music Technology Assessment
required project briefs as both Projects 2 Modules 1 and 4 are assessed internally
an individual and as a member by the student’s school/college
of a production team. Weight: 25% teacher. Modules 2 and 3 are assessed
Full university unit by a panel incorporating University
Prerequisites or conditions of Tasmania staff and the student’s
Unit description
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools teacher in an interview situation with
and colleges who are over 16 years This unit is designed to consolidate
the student.
of age are eligible to undertake the and build upon existing knowledge and
course. Some prior experience with experience gained in the prerequisite Other information
music technology tools is desirable but FCJ110 unit. Students will develop an Students who successfully complete
not mandatory — Music Technology awareness of what is required for this unit receive 15 TCE points.
Projects Foundation (TASC level 2) musical expression utilising a range
of music technologies, as well as Subject results are also eligible for
AUD215115, for example.
how and why this might be achieved inclusion in the calculation of the
at a professional level. Using industry- ATAR, where applicable.
standard audio design tools, students
will engage in problem-based Contact
learning requiring them to analyse, Rob Long
experiment with, reflect on, revise, Conservatorium of Music
and develop their craft and skill as Email: Rob.Long@utas.edu.au
music technologists. Phone: 03 6226 7359
18 University of Tasmania utas.edu.au/ucp“I found the workload extremely manageable.” Shea – former UCP student CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 19
School of Creative Arts
and Media units
FCP113 • Demonstrate effective Teaching format
Foundation communication, information, This course is structured in the same
literacy, and analytical skills by manner as a pre-tertiary TASC subject
Practical Study engaging in specific activities to to ensure students receive the breadth
Weight: 25% enhance the development of critical of teaching and learning support over
Full university unit understanding of performance/ the whole school year.
composition issues (weekly
Unit description Students are required to invest
instrumental/composition class,
This ‘Full university unit’ is the first performance practice, assessment significant time in skill development as
of two providing an intensive course presentations, attendance at well as concert attendance and critical
of study in music performance or and critique of professional listening activities.
composition, designed to build skills performances). Students are required to demonstrate
for a successful entry into the
independence in their learning to
Bachelor of Music. Prerequisites or conditions develop a performance program or
Learning outcomes Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools presentation of compositions and
On completion of this unit, and colleges who are over 16 years maintain a portfolio containing a range
you'll be able to: of age are eligible to undertake this of prescribed and optional tasks.
unit. It is beneficial if a student has
• Demonstrate instrumental/ undertaken the TQA Music 3C syllabus Assessment
compositional skills evidenced in year 11 to equip them with a solid Mid-year assessments (part formative,
through recital/presentation of practical and theoretical background. part summative) are conducted
your works. in term 2 in each of the schools/
• Deepen your musical understanding Performance Strand Recommended colleges. The culminating (summative)
through developing an appropriate instrumental/vocal technical standard performance recital or composition
repertoire or musical composition (AMEB Grade 6), history of private presentation occurs in late-October/
to performance-standard and tuition, college interview/audition and early-November. These are panel
engaging in classroom conversation, acceptance. assessments involving classroom
research, and independent learning Composition Strand It is required teachers and Conservatorium staff.
activities to develop musical that musicians attempting the FCP113 Students are also required to complete
ideas for interpretation through composition ‘strand’ demonstrate a written portfolio of work throughout
performance/presentation. sufficient background of composition the year.
• Demonstrate understanding of the training and development. As a guide,
nature of instrumental performance success in TASC Music 3C Composition Other information
or presentation of musical Unit is a requirement, or FCP113 Students who successfully complete
compositions, developing reliable entrance/acceptance can be based this unit receive 15 TCE points.
strategies to improve performance; on the provision of a range of work Subject results are also eligible for
in particular, effective practicing/ (a composition ‘folio’) demonstrating inclusion in the calculation of the
composition techniques, designed strong musical literacy, score writing ATAR, where applicable.
to make best use of available skill including notational software
time, communicating with and familiarisation and a broad musical Contact
coordinating rehearsal times with understanding of musical styles and Dr Sean Priest
associated musicians. how to write for a range School of Creative Arts and Media
of instruments. Email: Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Teachers may deem students capable Phone: 6226 7308
of success in the FCP113 syllabus
or students may seek an audition
opportunity with UTAS staff
in attendance.
20 University of Tasmania utas.edu.au/ucpFCP120 • Demonstrate high-order Students are required to invest
communication, information, significant time in skill development as
Advanced literacy, and analytical skills by well as concert attendance and critical
Practical Study engaging in specific activities to listening activity.
Weight: 25% enhance the development of critical
Full university unit understanding of performance/ Students are required to demonstrate
composition issues (weekly independence in their learning to
Unit description instrumental/composition class, develop a performance program or
This ‘Full university unit’ is the second performance practice, assessment presentation of compositions and
of two aimed at providing an intensive presentations, attendance at maintain a portfolio containing a range
course of study in music performance and critique of professional of prescribed and optional tasks.
or composition designed to build skills performances). Assessment
for a successful entry into the Mid-year assessments (part formative,
Bachelor of Music. Prerequisites or conditions part summative) are conducted
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools in term 2 in each of the schools/
Learning outcomes
and colleges who are over 16 years colleges. The culminating (summative)
On completion of this unit, performance recital or composition
of age are eligible to undertake the
you will be able to: presentation occurs in late-October/
unit. To undertake FCP120, successful
• Demonstrate high-order completion of Foundation Practical early-November. These are panel
instrumental/compositional skills Study (FCP113) assessments involving classroom
leading to the development of a is required. teachers and Conservatorium staff.
significant recital/presentation of Students are also required to complete
Note FCP113 and FCP120 cannot be
your works. a written portfolio of work throughout
studied concurrently.
• Deepen your musical understanding the year.
through developing a challenging Performance strand ongoing
repertoire or musical composition instrumental tuition is required. Other information
to performance-standard and Recommended instrumental/vocal Students who successfully complete
engaging in classroom conversation, technical standard is AMEB Grade 7 this unit receive 15 TCE points.
research, and independent learning or equivalent.
Subject results are also eligible for
activities to develop musical Composition strand success in inclusion in the calculation of the
ideas for interpretation through FCP113 composition strand. ATAR, where applicable.
performance/presentation.
• Demonstrate significant Teaching format Contact
understanding of the nature of This course is structured in the same Dr Sean Priest
instrumental performance or manner as a pre-tertiary TASC subject School of Creative Arts and Media
compositional development, to ensure students receive the breadth Email: Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
learning reliable strategies of teaching and learning support over Phone: 6226 7308
to improve performance; in the whole school year.
particular, effective practicing/
compositional techniques, designed
to utilise available time efficiently
and communicating with and
coordinating rehearsal times
with associated musicians.
“I really enjoyed the unit, and found that it
added to not only my understanding of my
college subject, but to my understanding
about university expectations and processes.”
India – former UCP student
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 21NEW
IN 2021
School of Creative Arts
and Media units
FCA118 Songwriting Teaching format
Weight: 25% This unit is structured in the same
Full university unit manner as a pre-tertiary TASC subject
to ensure students receive the breadth
Unit Description of teaching and learning support over
This unit (FCA118) is aimed at providing the whole school year.
a focused course of study in song
writing designed to build skills to Assessment
prepare for a successful entry pathway The assessment of this unit will be
into the Bachelor of Music Degree. based on your ability to:
1. Use musical elements and
Learning Outcomes:
techniques in the creation
On completion of this unit, you will be of songs (35%)
able to:
2. Communicate an understanding
1. Apply technical knowledge of musical language through
through the creation of songs. the analysis and presentation
2. Connect analysis and reflection of songs (20%)
to creative expression within your 3. Reflect and convey ideas (20%)
song writing practice.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and
3. Illustrate through analysis and application of music technologies
creative practice an understanding to record own songs (20%)
of a range of musical traditions.
5. Participate and engage in song
4. Document musical works writing tasks autonomously and
using musical conventions and collaboratively (5%)
recordings.
Other information
Prerequisites or conditions
Students who successfully complete
Successful completion of this unit receive 15 TCE points.
Contemporary Music (TASC
MSC215117) is recommended. In this Subject results are also eligible for
TASC course, students engage in a inclusion in the calculation of the
range of desirable musical activities ATAR, where applicable.
including focused listening, analysis,
composing, using music technology, Contact
WH&S issues in contemporary music Dr Sean Priest
settings and developing an awareness School of Creative Arts and Media
of Music Business practices. If you have Email: Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
not followed this pathway you may Phone: 6226 7308
be required to attend an interview/
audition and present a folio of original
songs to demonstrate technical and
musical ability.
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College of Business
and Economics
Enrolment enquiries Prerequisites or conditions BMA114 Sports and
Uconnect on 1300 361 928 There are no prerequisite units for Recreation Management
IT enquiries BFA113 Accounting and Accountability (full-year unit)
Difficulties with accessing Mylo, Teaching format Weight: 25%
University of Tasmania email: This unit is based around a weekly Full university unit
03 6226 1818 or 1300 304 903 90-minute online workshop.
Workshops will be used to introduce Unit description
Credit into a bachelor's degree the various topics that we will cover This unit presents sports management
The overall total of UCP units that in the unit, to demonstrate case utilising the following topics and
may be credited into a TSBE course is studies, and for you to complete case themes:
currently limited to 25 credit points. studies. You will be given learning
materials such as PowerPoint slides Topic Theme
BFA113 Accounting and and workshop illustrations that will
Sport Management Exploring the
be used during the semester. You
Financial Decision Making should bring the relevant materials Trends sport business
(semester 2 unit) to each workshop. Workshop dates Sport Management
Weight: 12.5% are to be advised. Impacts
Pathways
Unit description Having attended a workshop on a
Sport Management Strategies and
This unit will help you understand the particular topic, you will be asked to
Planning Operations
role that accounting plays in providing undertake various tasks related to that
accountability. We move beyond topic. This may involve the following: Sport Management
Investment
introductory accounting and explore and communities
• watching online recorded seminars
the important role that accounting • preparing answers to selected
has in organisations, society and the questions and problems which will BMA114’s primary focus is on the
environment. be made available online on MyLO. sport industry, including professional
After completing this unit, you will sport, amateur sport, for-profit
Your lecturer will inform you of any sport participation, non-profit sport
have the fundamental management
online independent study tasks that participation, sporting goods, and
and financial accounting knowledge,
are required to be completed before sport services. The unit aims to
tools for analysing organisations’
the following workshop. introduce students to the different
external reports and a comprehension
of how of accounting can be used to managerial and administrative
Assessment
address social responsibility, ethical components of the sport industry
Mid-semester test (20%), Case study at local, state, national, and
conduct and sustainability. assignment (20%) and Final test (60%). international levels.
Learning outcomes Other information Class discussions and assessment
In this unit, you will learn to: Students who successfully complete will focus on assisting the student
• Explain and apply the fundamental this unit receive 8 TCE points. in establishing a conceptual
principles of management and understanding of and developing
Subject results are also eligible for
financial accounting. the skills necessary to function as a
inclusion in the calculation of the
• Explain how accountability can professional manager in the sports
ATAR, where applicable.
inform the practice of accounting marketplace. In addition, the student
and analyse the role of accounting Contact will be exposed to the different sports
in addressing social responsibility, careers, the requirements for entrance
Mr Steve Allen
ethical conduct and sustainability. into the various employment areas,
Cradle Coast Campus
• Explain and apply tools for analysing and trends in the industry.
Tasmanian School of
organisations’ external reports. Business and Economics The unit seeks to provide the student
• Use effective written Email: Stephen.Allen@utas.edu.au with an initial experience that will be
communication skills to Phone: 03 6430 4578 beneficial after completion of college.
demonstrate your knowledge of
accountability and accounting.
24 University of Tasmania utas.edu.au/ucpLearning outcomes Teaching format Other information
In this unit, you'll learn to: This is a full-year unit taught across all Students who successfully complete
four terms of the school year. Please this unit receive 15 TCE points.
• Apply theories, concepts, practical
check with your college for timetable
principles, and processes integral Subject results are also eligible for
details. Enrolment will be held in the
to improving sports management inclusion in the calculation of the ATAR,
second week of class.
activities for community. where applicable.
• Analyse sports data such as Teaching will comprise weekly classes
facts and figures and recommend taught by college teachers in each of Contact
solutions for sports management the four school terms. Tutorials will be Dr Michael Craw
organisations to serve incorporated into the class sessions. Tasmanian School of
the community. Business and Economics
• Effectively communicate an Assessment Email: Michael.Craw@utas.edu.au
argument supported by sports Multiple assessment items across Phone: 03 6226 7672
management (SM) academic Terms 1-4 including quizzes, literature
literature or other accepted review, reflections on learning, and
literature in SM. written assignments (80% of final
• Demonstrate knowledge, attitudes, mark).
and skills for digital age work
Final capstone assessment piece
and learning.
(20% of final mark).
Prerequisites or conditions
None specified.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this class. It was one of the first subjects
I had done where I was able to learn in and outside the classroom
and about something I love. I was able to see the relevance of the
unit in my community and apply what I had learned. I highly
recommend this subject and feel more confident about University
because of the skills and knowledge I have from this subject."
Flynn
CRICOS Provider Code 00586B 25NEW
IN 2021
College of Sciences
and Engineering
Institute for Marine including climate change, Field excursion fee
and Antarctic Studies overharvesting, invasive species, This unit is covered by a HECS
pollution, and habitat destruction. scholarship. However, there is a field
Contacts excursion fee of $645 per student to
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Learning outcomes cover transport from Hobart, all meals,
Studies UCP unit enquiries: On completion of this unit, accommodation, field sampling and
you will be able to: diving equipment, and support staff.
Dr Scott Ling
Email: Scott.Ling@utas.edu.au • Understand key ecological concepts
Teaching format
Phone: 03 6226 2619 and identify key threats for marine
ecosystems. 75 hours (intensive five-day field trip
Enrolment enquiries: • Write an essay on a key threat to including lectures on Maria Island,
marine ecosystems, synthesising Tasmania, one full-day workshop and
1300 363 864
current knowledge and presentations at IMAS Waterfront
IT enquiries potential solutions. Building, Salamanca, and essay writing,
Difficulties with accessing Mylo, • Maintain an accurate field diary, due within two weeks after returning
University of Tasmania email: recording all aspects of a rigorous from the field trip).
03 6226 1818 or 1300 304 903 scientific sampling program. Learning materials will be available
• Understand and apply from March, subject to any public
Credit into a Bachelor's degree scientific methods. health restrictions around COVID-
As a full unit offering within the UCP, • Collect, enter, and interpret 19,the field trip will run from 20 to
students who successfully complete biological/environmental data. 24 April, and the workshop and final
this unit will gain 12.5 credit points in • Use data sets to draw a rank student presentation will be on 25
a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic abundance curve. April at IMAS Waterfront Building,
Studies/Bachelor of General Studies. • Present scientific data and Salamanca.
communicate research findings
Enrolments close four-weeks prior to
XAS101 A Practical in oral form.
the field excursion and there is a unit
• Understand environmental factors
Introduction to Temperate influencing diversity and adaptation quota of 24 students.
Marine Biology in intertidal communities. Applications open on the 28 January
Weight: 12.5% • Competently use instruments 2021, expressions of interest can
Full university unit (Intensive offering) and field identification guides to be registered at imas.utas.edu.au/
conduct fine-scale monitoring of mariaisland
Unit description biological communities.
Want to be a Marine Biologist? Your Assessment
journey starts here. This predominantly Prerequisites or conditions Field aptitude and quizzes (40%)
field-based unit is designed to engage, To achieve maximum benefit of this Field journal (20%)
challenge, excite, and inspire you unit, students need to have completed Group presentation (20%)
through an experiential and hands-on (or be concurrently enrolled in) at least Essay (20%)
marine science program. one of the following college courses:
Life Sciences 2, Environmental Science Other information
This unit will introduce you to concepts
of ecological theory and practice, and Society, or Biology 3. Students who successfully complete
allowing you to apply marine biology this unit receive 8 TCE points.
You will need a moderate level of
theories, techniques, and sampling personal fitness for the five-day field Subject results are also eligible for
methods during a practical field trip to Maria Island where you will inclusion in the calculation of the ATAR,
investigation of species diversity within be accommodated in basic cabins where applicable.
temperate marine habitats. Emphasis or camping grounds (subject to
will be placed on developing an ability Contact
availability and student numbers).
to design, collect, and interpret Dr Scott Ling
biological data. Institute for Marine
and Antarctic Studies
It will encourage you to explore issues
Email: Scott.Ling@utas.edu.au
threatening marine biodiversity plus
Phone: 03 6226 2619
important local fisheries,
26 University of Tasmania utas.edu.au/ucpCRICOS Provider Code 00586B 27
College of Sciences
and Engineering
Institute for Marine The modules are designed to introduce Teaching format
and Antarctic Studies you to the different elements of The unit is taught over 8-weeks and
Marine and Antarctic Science and have involves 75 hours of engagement
been compiled by 35 researchers from inclusive of online video lectures with
KSM101 A Primer of Marine the Institute for Marine and Antarctic associated online tasks and Zoom
and Antarctic Science Studies (IMAS) who are world- tutorial sessions.
Weight: 12.5% leading experts in marine ecology and
Extension unit biodiversity, oceans and cryosphere’s The unit is taught in four modules,
(Intensive 8-week offering) and fisheries and aquaculture and will delivered online via pre-recorded video
challenge, excite and inspire you. lectures available via MyLO. In support
Unit description of the video lectures, regular Zoom
Ever dreamt of exploring the Learning outcomes tutorial sessions are run by the Unit
world’s oceans and journeying to On completion of the Unit, you'll coordinator where lecture content
the Antarctic? Take this online unit be able to: and assignment tasks are discussed
in Marine and Antarctic Science to and feedback on assessment tasks is
• Explain the diversity of marine life, given. The Zoom sessions also foster
prime yourself for a career exploring
with a focus on temperate/Antarctic collegiality and collaboration amongst
our blue planet!
ecosystems, and to recognise the the student cohort.
Seventy percent of the planet is values of marine ecosystems and
covered by ocean. In this unit, we the threats to them. Assessment
explore the origins of life in the • Summarise the ocean as a driver of Module Tweets 5% (composed of four
oceans, iconic and ‘weird’ marine life, the Earth’s system and explain some module tweets worth 1.25% each);
give insight into ‘a day in the life’ of an of the scientific tools and methods Module Quizzes 20% (composed of
oceanographer, and explore a number used to measure characteristics of four modules quizzes worth 5% each);
of topics highly relevant to modern the ocean. Fake news rebuttal 15%; Essay 30%;
society including technologies for • Identify key stressors on the ocean Final Exam 30%.
ocean science, responding to climate and assess the evidence for drivers
change, threatened species, and of climate change. Final online exam occurring at the end
sustainable management of • Outline approaches to sustainable of May (TBA). Results will be formally
marine resources. management of the ocean to retain released with all Semester 1 results
its critical values and functioning at UTAS
This unit is taught through four
in the Anthropocene.
online modules: Other information
Prior knowledge and/or skills Results in this unit in 2021 will not
Module 1: Marine life - topics As an extension unit offered through contribute to your TCE/ATAR.
of marine life and the ecology of UCP, this unit is designed for college
temperate and high latitude marine students who have studied or are This unit is available HECS free.
ecosystems. studying subjects such as Science, Applications open on the 28th January
Module 2: The Ocean system – Environmental Science, Biology, Life with enrolments closing four-weeks
the interactions between physical, Sciences, Chemistry or Maths. Prior prior to Unit commencement on the
chemical, geological and knowledge and/ or experience in 8th April when all online learning
ecological features. marine environments is desirable. modules will be made available
Excellent writing skills and associated via MyLO.
Module 3: Climate Change and skills in use of online resources are
multiple stressors - the role of the minimum standards for this unit. Contact
oceans in climate change and how Dr Scott Ling
climate change affects ocean life. Institute for Marine
Module 4: Stewardship of the oceans and Antarctic Studies
- how human activity impacts the Email: Scott.Ling@utas.edu.au
oceans and the responsibilities of Phone: 03 6226 2619
humans in ocean stewardship.
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