Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

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

Rationale

This unit is designed for students who have completed at least one year of full time study of a QUT Creative Industries course and are ready to expand their horizons. Creative cities contain tourist districts, art museums, galleries, fashion houses, creative precincts, production houses and the like, managed by internationally recognised cultural producers, designers and professionals. The unit seeks to have you experience the creative milieux of these cities and inform you about their cultural and social frameworks.

Important note:
Places on tours are limited and each study tour will have its own criteria for selection. The estimated student cost of each tour varies (for example the 2-3 week tour to New York is usually around $5000). To apply for one of the CI International Study Tours please submit an application addressing the selection criteria as stated in each study tour description by the designated application closing date. Applications should be submitted to ci.transitions@qut.edu.au The study tour supervisor will assess applications and select and inform students of their eligibility to undertake the tour. After acceptance a place on the tour will be confirmed by the payment of a deposit and the completion of QUT insurance forms.
You will find details about the CI International Study tours and how to apply at the QUT Transitions Hub site at:

Aims

In the context of a vibrant international learning environment, the unit aims to:
- provide you with an understanding of one or more prominent international creative cities as creative milieux and the recognition of their cultural influence and economic significance
- enable you to identify methods of developing, producing, distributing and marketing culture and creativity in a national and international context
- refine your knowledge of contemporary creative industries to enhance your professional capacities and potential for employment in creative economies.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Work collaboratively to research, analyse and compile cohesive (e.g. creative milieux, aesthetic, social, cultural and creative economy factors) information about one or more creative cities prior to arrival
2. Communicate the findings of research in effective visual and oral forms to your peers
3. Write a critical essay/review/report relevant to the tour's objective
4. Produce a journal or blog site that describes, reflects upon and analyses your experiences in the creative city or cities you visited during the tour.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
- An introduction to the historical, geographic, cultural, economic, and social sites of one or more major international cities
- The issues that pertain to prominent international cities and their creative industries practices and culture
- Interaction with creative industries professionals and practice in overseas site-based teaching units.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The teaching schedule will involve seminars and presentations delivered at QUT followed by international site-based teaching. Seminars and presentations will provide an orientation to and understanding of the locations/sites visited, especially in relation to the location of important cultural sites, and will provide a forum in which to evaluate your progress via assessment. On site overseas, you will be guided through various museums and cultural precincts, where there will be an emphasis on interactive learning. Additionally, there will be discussion sessions during the period of overseas study to enable a broader understanding of the sites you have visited and the art and design you have seen.

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 complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
The use of feedback and on-going interactive discussions with QUT staff and leading practitioners overseas is a crucial design element in this unit. Additionally, you will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during seminars, presentations and discussions throughout the semester.

Assessment name: Group Research/Presentation
Description: Working in small groups you are required to research and verbally present an aspect of the contemporary cultural life of the location(s) that you will be visiting. It is expected that the presentation will include visual and/or audio enhancements.
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Prior to tour Sem 2

Assessment name: Review/Report
Description: You are to write a review/report relevant to the tour's Review/Report (as directed) relevant to the tour's objective of 1500 words.
Relates to objectives: 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: 3/4wks after tour

Assessment name: Reflective Diary or Blog Site
Description: Reflective Diary, equivalent to one A4 page per day of the tour. You are required to maintain and submit a diary describing, reflecting upon and analysing your creative industries experiences in the locations you visited during the tour.
A blog site that furnishes a diaristic account of experiences that includes analytical reflections and observations about locations visited during the tour.
Final submissions on conclusion of the tour.
Relates to objectives: 4
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early January

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 Text
There is no set text for this unit.

Recommended References
These will be provided by staff as relevant to the city or cities on the tour itinerary.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks for this unit other than those associated with international travel.

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: 05-Feb-2013