NM2011 - Creative Culture 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
The subject provides students with a sound working knowledge of the history and theory of arts practice. Students examine key theories that provide explanations for why the arts are of value to society and how artists in the past have used symbolic means in visual, musical and/or dramatic forms to communicate with an audience. The subject also involves an investigation of the way in which artists exercise creative imagination to make culturally significant or insightful works which contribute to human understanding. Students are taught to analyze artworks and to develop strong skills in research and reflection.
Learning Outcomes
- examine the history and theories underpinning creative arts practice;
- compare creative works in terms of their form, content, social and historical context;
- structure concise, descriptive and analytical writing about creative works and the meaning and value of the arts;
- apply strong verbal and written communication skills.
| Prerequisites: | 12CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | NM1101 CV1030 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr David Salisbury |
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| Assessment: | timeline (50%); group presentation (25%); test (25%). |
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.