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Arts & Communities: Values & Methods (CCDP90009)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2018
Overview
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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
Intended learning outcomes
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, philosophy, 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
- demonstrate leadership and mentor skills
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising artist working in diverse CCD contexts;
- demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
- demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
- demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional artist working in CCD practice in the 21st century;
- work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of artistic and community environments;
- contribute to a range of cross-sectoral environments as artistic collaborators and leaders;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
- critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across communities;
- understand and appreciate how all the arts connect with the broader society and contribute to its social and economic development, and
- understand their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
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 of topic related to subject theme: Values and Methods, due at the end of semester (25%)
- 5000 word written paper related to subject theme: Values and Methods
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
340 hours
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 - 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