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Creativity, Genius, Expertise and Talent (MUSI30248)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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Defines research dealing with the complexity of creativity, genius, expertise and talent across disciplines, including music. Recent research will examine the natural abilities, environmental and intrapersonal catalysts and developmental processes that lead to the development of human potential in a wide range of fields. Students will reflect on their own development and how they can optimize their own personal growth as a result of knowledge acquired through discussion of key points raised in lectures and readings.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the aetiology of creativity.
- Identify the complex relationship of natural abilities, developmental processes and acquired competencies underpinning the achievement of greatness in a range of fields.
- Critically analyse varying theories and associated research related to expert performance.
- Understand how to incorporate catalysts to performance excellence in their own growth and personal development.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- Skills in accessing current research from international databases, websites, journals and texts.
- The ability to analyse and critique literature and presentations.
- High level conceptual and applied skills.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 10 weekly, online, quizzes each with five multiple choice questions posed by the lecturer which explore the relationship between the prescribed reading and the lecture topic; beginning Week 2 (50%)
- A written assignment (2,500 words) in which students critically analyse theory and research on the debate between nature and nurture, and their contribution to creativity and attainment of expert performance in a domain of their choosing; Week 11 (50%)
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Kaufman, S. B. (Ed.). (2013). The complexity of greatness: beyond talent or practice. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Additional readings will be available online via the LMS website.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology Specialisation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 11 April 2024