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Arts & Communities: Histories & Sites (CCDP90007)

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This subject entails the comprehensive exploration of theoretical, historical and philosophical frameworks within which Arts and Community Practice is located. Classes will examine the subject's emphasis on the history, philosophy and contemporary contexts of arts and community practice; principles of community development; concepts of culture, identity, community and diversity; as well as investigating the role of the artist. The program of enquiry will also incorporate:

  • concepts of art, engagement, culture and creativity, and the diversity of contexts for arts and community practice;
  • concepts of community, such as communities of location, commitment and interest to emergent communities, such as those on-line or transnational communities; and
  • relationships of community practice to histories of cultural development, art and social justice, and contemporary art.

This subject will explore the diversity of arts and community engagement practice across local, national and international contexts.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, the student should be able to:



  • display an ability for critical discourse
  • confidently communicate verbal and written skills
  • exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem-solve
  • demonstrate an understanding of community cultural development theoretical frameworks, philosophy, history and practice
  • present a developed knowledge of the creative processes within community-based arts practice
  • display an understanding of historical contexts of the practice including community development and contemporary art
  • express cultural development theory and practice in an accessible form at community level, through both written and oral methods
  • demonstrate leadership and mentor skills

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

  • display an ability for intellectual discourse;
  • confidently communicate verbal and written skills;
  • exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem-solve;
  • demonstrate an understanding of community cultural development theoretical frameworks, philopsophy, history and practice;
  • present a developed knowledge of the creative processes within community-based arts practice;
  • express community cultural development theory and practice in an accessible form at community level, through both written and oral methods; and
  • demonstrate leadership and mentor skills.

Last updated: 3 November 2022