James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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NM3904 - Philosophy of the Arts and the Reflective Practitioner
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | 18 CREDIT POINTS OF UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- This subject is designed to introduce the Philosophy in the Arts in a manner which is applied to practice. In the subject, the nature of aesthetic experience and reasons why the arts are of value to us will be examined. The aim of the weekly tutorial and practical sessions will be to discuss theories of art/design and to reflect on how they may inform creative practice.
Learning Outcomes
- describe theories of creative arts that explain the value of the arts to society
- create original works of art and analyse theories of art that relate to the aims of the work
- demonstrate analytical and reflective thinking in written communication
Subject Assessment
- Written > Poster - (30%) - Individual
- Oral > Interview - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Creative work - (50%) - Individual
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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: NM2018
Availabilities
Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Robyn Glade-Wright |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Robyn Glade-Wright |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |