Art & Community (11609.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit explores contemporary contexts for art, value and community. The unit involves the analysis of creative/community projects, their contexts, funding and frameworks for employment/engagement. Students will identify appropriate project types that suit their personal interests and their skill base. They will evaluate existing professional benchmarks to assist in the development of a creative/community project proposal. And they will implement a creative/community art project. A sound understanding of this unit will allow students to develop, professional contexts and communities for their practice in the Visual Arts sector.
1. Analyse creative community projects, their contexts, funding and frameworks for employment, engagement opportunities;
2. Evaluate existing professional benchmarks to assist in the development of a project proposal;
3. Develop a creative/community project proposal that adheres to industry standards working with group dynamics;
4. Implement a creative/community project; and
5. Employ communication skills in an academic and/or creative context.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse creative community projects, their contexts, funding and frameworks for employment, engagement opportunities;
2. Evaluate existing professional benchmarks to assist in the development of a project proposal;
3. Develop a creative/community project proposal that adheres to industry standards working with group dynamics;
4. Implement a creative/community project; and
5. Employ communication skills in an academic and/or creative context.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9761 Creative Currency in Art & CommunityAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Jo D'Hage |
| 2024 | UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Jo D'Hage |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
See Canvas
Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend and actively participate in all lectures, and workshops. If a student misses lectures or workshops, regardless of reason, it may negatively impact upon their final assessment, due to them having missed important educational information and material. Announcements that are made at lectures, and via class email, are deemed to be made to the whole group.
Required IT skills
Students require general computing skills in applications such as word, PowerPoint and basic Internet search capability.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
