James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

BA3000 - Arts Edge

Subject Description

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

• demonstrate high level oral and written communication skills and media literacies
• reflect on, integrate and document knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor of Arts
• apply knowledge and skills to identify and address the ways in which learning from major areas of study enables employability in various forms
• experience and reflect on the importance of collaboration and team work in various fields of employment
• plan, and execute a high quality research and/or creative capstone project appropriate to their major
• reflect on and integrate life-long learning knowledge and skills acquired during the students studies that will enhance their adaptability in fast-changing professional environments

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > Presentations - (30%)
• Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (40%)
• Engagement in reflective practices, group discussions and exercises - (30%)

Note that 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.

Assumed Knowledge:  Students have successfully completed at least 48 credit points at levels 1,2 and 3 of tertiary study

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