James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

BA3000 - Arts Edge

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject is the core capstone subject of the Bachelor of Arts course. Students will synthesise and integrate their learning across their BA studies. Students will look to their futures as employees, thinkers, leaders and global citizens. A range of individual and collaborative activities will allow students to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, imagination, innovation, scepticism and critical engagement with the grand challenges facing people and societies of the tropics.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students have successfully completed at least 48 credit points at levels 1,2 and 3 of tertiary study
Prerequisites:Restricted to students enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor of Arts and who have successfully completed 48 credit points at level 1 and 2 of tertiary study

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator: Dr Marie M'Balla-Ndi
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - 13wks x 3 hr block workshops
    Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (40%); engagement in reflective practices, group discussions and exercises (30%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Dr Marie M'Balla-Ndi
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - 13wks x 3 hr block workshops
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Other
      Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (40%); engagement in reflective practices, group discussions and exercises (30%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 25-Aug-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Marie M'Balla-Ndi
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - 13wks x 3 hr block workshops
        Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (40%); engagement in reflective practices, groups discussions and exercises (30%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
        Census Date 07-Apr-2016
        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Anita Lundberg
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures
        • 13 hours tutorials
          Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (40%); engagement in reflective practices, group discussions and exercises (30%).
          Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
          Census Date 08-Dec-2016
          Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Anita Lundberg
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures
          • 13 hours tutorials
            Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (40%); engagement in reflective practices, group discussions and exercises (30%).

            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.