James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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NM3902 - Professional Practice in Creative Arts
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject provides students with a range of strategies relevant to a career in creative arts. Students will learn about funding streams, valuation strategies, grant writing, employment structures and other career opportunities. In addition, students will develop a professional folio designed to help them establish a career. A strong work-integrated learning focus is a key part of this subject.
Learning Outcomes
- describe and discuss the nature of a career in creative arts
- assess particular strategies required to establish a career in creative arts
- design strategies by which to network effectively with industry practitioners and stakeholders
- appraise key opportunities relevant to a career in the creative arts
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (60%) - 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.
Availabilities
Study Period 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Ryan Daniel |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Ryan Daniel |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |