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Creativity, Genius, Expertise and Talent (MUSI20222)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- articulate the causes and conditions which shape or give rise to creativity, genius, expertise and talent;
- identify the complex interactions between natural abilities, developmental processes and acquired competencies that underpin achievement and notions of 'greatness' in a range of fields;
- critically analyse varying theories and associated research related to creative, prodigious, and expert output and performance;
- reflect on their own unique developmental trajectory, identify inter- and intrapersonal catalysts, and apply this knowledge within a self-improvement strategy;
- discuss strategies for incorporating catalysts of performance excellence in one's own personal growth and 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Contribution to online discussions | From Week 1 to Week 12 | 10% |
Case Study
| Week 5 | 20% |
Personal Reflection
| Week 10 | 20% |
Research Topic Proposal
| Week 8 | 10% |
Research Paper
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Solange Glasser Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 48 hours, comprising 4-hours engaging in self-paced online activity (including videos, readings, discussion forums, quizzes) per week Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
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 Course Bachelor of Music - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- 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