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Arts & Communities: Histories & Sites (CCDP90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2018
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Online contribution (3 x 500 word annotated bibliography = 1500 words) and online discussion, mid-semester (25%)
- 20 minute oral presentation on topic related to subject theme: Histories and Sites, due at end of semester (25%)
- 5000 word written paper related to subject theme: Histories and Sites, due in assessment period at the end of semester (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
340 hrs
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A course reader will be made available.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Arts and Community Practice Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Arts and Cultural Management - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022