James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

NM1810 - Introduction to Creativity and Innovation

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

The subject introduces the concepts of creativity and innovation and explores the role that they play in organisations and firms, economies and societies, art institutions and processes. Key themes discussed include the role of creators, creative thinking, creative technology, individual and institutional creative process, creative collaborations, ideas-development, and models of business and social innovation. The role that art, media, computer-mediated arts, image, and design play in social, business and institutional creativity is also introduced.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Eduardo de la Fuente
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures - Online video
  • 13 hours tutorials - Threaded Discussion
  • 13 hours practicals - Video instructionals
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:essays (40%); assignments (20%); project (40%).

    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.