Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2012

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

KKB102 is the second of two foundation-level core units in the BCI and associated double degrees. During this unit, you will learn about concepts and principles of creative entrepreneurship. Creative entrepreneurship is the practice of applying, sharing, or distributing creative work. You will also gain a foundational knowledge of effective creative group work and oral communication, both of which are essential for your studies and for professional practice in the Creative Industries.

This unit draws upon cutting edge research into the distinctive characteristics of the creative industries and the creative workforce to introduce you to study and work as an emerging inter-disciplinary creative practitioner. This unit provides an introduction to several applied aspects of creative practice, as a foundation to building a sustainable creative career.

Aims

The intention of this unit is to develop your capacity to build a sustainable lifelong career in the creative industries, by introducing you to creative entrepreneurship concepts, principles and practices. It will also enhance your creative teamwork, oral communication and conflict resolution skills for various professional and academic purposes.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Investigate and evaluate creative industries projects in terms of key creative entrepreneurship principles and concepts
2. Apply basic creative entrepreneurship skills, creative problem solving and collaborative practices in the development of a creative industries project proposal.
3. Apply oral and written persuasive communication skills in the presentation of a collaborative project proposal.
4. Identify, apply and manage the processes and practices required for successful collaborative work.

Content

This unit may include content such as:
· Creative enterprise and entrepreneurship concepts, features and principles
· Introductory creative opportunity identification, and stakeholder relationship management
· Oral communication and project pitching skills
· Theories, principles and practices of teamwork, collaboration and collaborative creativity
. Introductory professional conflict resolution skills

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching and learning approaches may include the following:
· online and/or face-to-face delivery
· lectures
· workshops
· self-paced skill development modules

Various self-help resources will be available for you in class and/or online.
You must have read any set material before class, and bring relevant materials with you. You should discuss your progress with your tutor and draw their attention to any problems you are experiencing.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.Students will be provided with verbal and/or written feedback on each piece of formative and summative assessment during the semester.

Assessment name: Analytical Case Study
Description: Individually, research and critically evaluate a creative industries project in terms of creative entrepreneurship principles and concepts. Produce a written report of findings.
Relates to objectives: 1
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Quiz - Progressive Assessment
Description: As part of a collaborative group, you will complete a series of teamwork analysis and project development tasks. These will be delivered progressively throughout semester during tutorial classes and in online modules.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Project Proposal
Description: As part of a collaborative group, develop and present a creative industries project proposal which demonstrates effective use of principles of creative entrepreneurship through an oral presentation with discussion component, and written documentation.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group with Individual Component
Due date: Late Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

REQUIRED READING
There is no set text for this unit. Other required readings are listed on the unit Blackboard site and will be accessible via a link to the Course Materials Database.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 08-Aug-2012