VA3212 - History and Theory of Creative Practice

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Creative Arts

Available to all students

This subject seeks to explore the theory and philosophy underpinning advanced models of reflective and creative practice both within and beyond the creative arts. With a focus on a number of examples of best practice in the sector, students will explore in depth the systems behind and within collaboration across a range of creative disciplines, and which will culminate in a practice-oriented outcome suitable for public presentation.

Learning Outcomes

• gain an insight in contemporary arts and cultural issues in the new millennium;
• develop research skills that contribute to informed and reflective insight into creative practice;
• develop an awareness of the history and theories underpinning creative arts practice.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

VA2212

Availabilities
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator:	Ms Kristin Tennyson
Lecturers:	Professor Ryan Daniel, Dr Stephen Naylor.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 13 hours tutorials
Assessment:	presentations (20%); (30%); essays (40%); (10%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Attendance at 80% of classes is a requirement to pass this subject

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.