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Creativity, Genius, Expertise and Talent (MUSI20222)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject has been designed and developed for online delivery and assessment only.
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: 14 March 2025
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Contribution to online discussions | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Case Study
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Personal Reflection
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
Research Topic Proposal
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Research Paper
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
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 per week Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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: 14 March 2025