Units

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Sample subject outline - 13 Week Teaching Period - 1 2013

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

Rationale

There is increasing recognition of the importance of creativity to all aspects of society. This unit provides opportunities to analyse and evaluate creative applications, ideas and concepts and to understand the creative processes involved in their development and production. Completion of this unit will assist in the learning of language, key terms and concepts related to creativity, with reference to creative applications and the creative industries.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide a broad understanding of the nature of creativity and the processes involved for a person to be creative.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Explore the concept of creativity in a range of contexts. (FGC4)
   
   
2. Select and apply relevant theories and opinions pertaining to creativity to different creative applications. (FGC3 & 4)
   
   
3. Recognise and discuss creative practice in the context of the creative industries. (FGC4 & 5)
   
   
4. Analyse and critique creative applications using appropriate forms and language. (FGC1,2,3 & 4)
   
   
5. Generate ideas to present independent research, analyse and evaluate findings and consider applicability to self. (FGC3,4 & 5)

Key: Foundation Graduate Capabilities
FGC 1: Effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes
FGC 2: Knowledge pertinent to a range of subject areas
FGC 3: Skills appropriate to a range of subject areas at the level of entry to the degree
FGC 4: Critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving for academic and real world contexts
FGC 5: The ability to work independently and collaboratively
FGC 6: Social and ethical responsibility

Content

This unit complements the knowledge and skills developed in the Professional Studies unit. The unit is designed in modules to help students progressively to develop knowledge, understanding and skills from each module.

MODULE ONE: WHAT IS CREATIVITY? (WEEKS 1-2)
This module will introduce some theories and concepts of creativity. What is meant by creativity and its value to the arts and industry will be explored. Skills will be developed in analysing and interpreting creativity that can be applied to a range of examples of creative applications.

MODULE TWO: VISUAL CREATIVITY - WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE? (WEEKS 3-5)
This module specifically focuses upon visual literacy through art forms in a range of industries such as visual art, film and television, fashion, media (magazines , newspapers), architecture, cuisine and pop culture. Appropriate language will be developed through class discussion, focused language activities and field trips.

On completion of this module it will be expected that written review of creative application will be of a comprehensible and fluent nature.

MODULE THREE: CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING (WEEKS 6-8)
This module builds upon the knowledge and language experienced through Module 2, and also introduces experiencing performance by individuals and groups - dance, drama, music, debate, fashion show, cooking/chef's performance, keynote speech, e.g., business management or live presentation. A performance, debate or presentation (live or recorded) will be viewed as specified and will be orally critiqued demonstrating appropriate use of language.

MODULE FOUR: WHAT MAKES AN INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE? (WEEKS 9-12)
This module will allow analysis of what makes individuals creative and an opportunity for individuals to map their own personal creative progress. Primary and secondary research into creative practice will be enacted. This primary research will be incorporated into an essay which analyses the creative practices of an individual and compares and relates these to their own processes.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

There are four hours of class contact per week. A range of approaches will be used including workshops, small group discussions, a field trip, attendance at performances or exhibitions and library research. The emphasis will be on students taking an active role in all aspects of the unit.

Late Assignment Policy
Students will be penalised for the submission of late assignments. Refer to the Foundation Course Guide for details.

Review of Grades or Academic Rulings
For rules on how to apply for a review of grade, refer to the Foundation Course Guide.

Consultation
The teacher will be available for consultation from Week 2. Times will be advised in class and will also be displayed on a schedule at Reception.

Exam Timetable
The exam timetable will be displayed on the Noticeboard on Level 3 by Week 11.

Assessment

Types of assessment
In this unit assessment will be through formative and summative assessment. Formative assessment items are used to provide feedback to assist with progress and do not count towards final marks. This assessment could be done in class.

Summative assessment items count towards the final grade for this subject.

This unit may require students to submit their assessment items through SafeAssign.
Please refer to the Week 1 document for this unit.

Assessment name: Seminar on Creativity
Description: Formative
Relates to objectives: 1, 2.
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 3

Assessment name: Critical Reviews
Description: Summative. Conduct 2 oral tutorials (in pairs).
Relates to objectives: 3, 4.
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 5 & 8

Assessment name: Research Essay
Description: Summative.
Week 11: Essay Plan
Week 12: Research Essay
Relates to objectives: 5.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 11 and Week 12

Assessment name: Final Exam
Description: Summative.
Relates to objectives: 2, 4.
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 14

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

N/A

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the 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: 14-Mar-2013