Course Title: Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: EMPL5964C
Course Title: Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive plan)
Teacher: Arthur Michalopoulos
arthur.michalopoulos@rmit.edu.au
9925 4111
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen plan)
Janis Lesinskis
janis.lesinskis@rmit.edu.au
9925 4982
Nominal Hours: 65
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course introduces students to the skills required to undertake research into different concepts and theories of creativity, and to apply those to a particular field of endeavour.
In C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen plan) this course is co delivered and assessed with BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity and BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity |
Element: |
1. Research concepts |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1.Use a range of research techniques to source information about creativity |
Element: |
2. Apply theories of |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Evaluate the relevance and application of different theories and practices of creativity based on analysis of own work and life experience |
Element: |
3. Develop, articulate |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed skills and knowledge required to research, develop, apply and articulate perspectives and theories of creativity.
Details of Learning Activities
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive plan)
In class activities may include:
Presentations, research tasks, discussions and collaborative tasks.
Out of class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• class presentations
• group discussion
• workshops
• online research
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen plan)
• research tasks
• presentations
• discussions
• collaborative tasks
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Teaching Schedule
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
| Week | Content | Assessment due date |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to course Introduce Assessment task1 (activity 1): Thoughts on creativity |
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| Week 2 |
Introduction and discussion on ‘theories’ as suggested from YouTube links, class discussion and own research Introduce Assessment task1 (activity 2): Thoughts on creativity |
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| Week 3 | Presentations & discussion Of material covered in assessment task 1 |
Assessment task 1: Thoughts on creativity ungraded |
| Week 4 |
Workshop: Review & analysis of artist Introduce Assessment task 2: |
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| Week 5 | Workshop: Review & analysis of artist Presentation & discussion on an artist, their work, traditions and processReview and analysis of artist (1-2 artists for session) Screen documentary and discuss and take notes |
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| Week 6 |
Presentations & review feedback. What ‘model’ or ‘theory’ does your selected artist adhere Selected students to Present for discussion Assessment task 2: |
Assessment task 2 ungraded |
| Week 7 |
Workshop: The creative process week 1 Introduce Assessment task3 Own Creative Process |
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| Week 8 | Workshop: The creative process week 2 Presentation, discussion and documentation of the creative process, the role of tradition, academia, the value of introspection, solitude and personal insight |
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| Week 9 | Workshop: The creative process week 3 |
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| Week 10 |
Workshop: The creative process week 4 Students to Present for discussion Assessment task 3: |
Assessment task 3: graded |
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen plan)
This course is co delivered and assessed with BSBINN501A Establish systems that support innovation and BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment.
| Week | Class content summary | Assessments due | Elements
BSBCRT601A |
Elements
BSBINN501A |
Elements
BSBINN502A |
| 1 | What is the case for developing creativity, innovation and change? Creative industries contexts. | 1 | 1 | 1,2 | |
| 2 | Defining creativity. Reviewing concepts and theories of creativity and innovation. | 1 | 1 | 1,2 | |
| 3 | Investigating methodologies of creative practices and systematic approach to innovation. | 1,2,3 | 1,2 | 2,3 | |
| 4 | Examples of theories and applications of creativity. | BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity ASSESSMENT TASK 1 due. |
1,2,3 | 1,2 | 2,3 |
| 5 | Selected theories and applications of creativity investigated. | 1,2,3 | 1,2 | 2,3,4 | |
| 6 | Case studies of theories and applications of creativity and innovation | 2,3 | 1,2 | 3,4 | |
| 7 | Defining ‘workspace’. Creative spaces and workspaces. Work environments and innovation. Work environments a physical and networked spaces. | 1,2,3 | 1,2 | 3,4 | |
| 8 | Work environment and systems case studies and review of innovative screen production systems and spaces | BSBINN501 Establish systems that support innovation ASSESSMENT TASK 1 due. |
1,2,3 | 1,2,3 | 3,4 |
| 9 | Integration of creativity and innovation methodologies into work environments and systems | 1,2,3 | 2,3 | 3,4,5 | |
| 10 | Reviewing innovative production methodologies | BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment ASSESSMENT TASK 1 due. |
1,2,3 | 2,3 | 3,4,5 |
| 11 | Re-examining audience – producer relationship. Future audience as present collaborator. ‘Crowdfunding’ and ‘crowdsourcing’ trends. | 1,2,3 | 2,3 | 3,4,5 | |
| 12 | Workspace proposals. Feedback sessions. |
1,2,3 | 3,4 | 3,4,5 | |
| 13 | Scoping workspaces. Planning, scheduling and budgeting for creativity and innovation. | 1,2,3 | 3,4 | 3,4,5 | |
| 14 | Innovative and creative workspace creation. | 1,2,3 | 3,4 | 3,4,5 | |
| 15 | Innovative and creative workspace explorations. |
BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity BSBINN501 Establish systems that support innovation BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment
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1,2,3 | 4 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 16 | Review of strategies. | 1,2,3 | 2,3,4 | 4,5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive plan)
Course notes are posted on Blackboard. Paper copies are distributed in class at start of semester.
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen plan)
Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) www.ted.com
This web site includes a number of speakers talking about creativity and innovation that are relevant to these
courses. You can search it with keywords: ’creativity’ and ’innovation’. There example links on myRMIT / Blackboard.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.
Assessment Tasks
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive plan)
Looking at the work of various artists from a range of traditions and disciplines to determine approaches and attitudes to the creative process in general. Through class discussions - culminating in assessment tasks – students should be able to identify and investigate aspects of creativity/creative process that will illuminate their thinking around their own creative practice
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for Assessment Task 3 (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
Assessment task 1 Thoughts on creativity Due: week 3 (ungraded)
(Specific details in assessment brief)
Assessment task 2 Review & analysis of artist Due: week 6 (ungraded)
(Specific details in assessment brief)
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded)
CACompetency achieved
NYCNot yet competent
DNSDid Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment task 3 Outline your creative process Due: week 10 (graded)
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHDCompetent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent achieved graded
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
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C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen plan)
Assessment will involve practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and practical group projects.
ASSESSMENT TASK 1: Describe three theories of creativity. Ungraded
Due in class of Week 4 (Class 2A –Mon 2nd March, Class 2B Wed – 4th March.)
Concepts and theories of creativity have developed over the last century and continue to evolve.
You are asked to survey some existing theories and concepts and choose some that you would like to understand better.
You will need to conduct your own research project into a past, a current and an emerging theory or concept. You can use the RMIT library to access journals and academic papers to help you in this task. You must present your sources of information and follow RMIT guidelines for citation and referencing. Please make sure you understand the concept of plagiarism and relevant RMIT policy.
a) Find and compare three theories or concepts of creativity – one past (more than 30 years old), one very recent (proposed in the last 20 years), one emerging (currently developing – as published in the last five years). For an emerging theory or concept you may choose recent developments or reviews of an established, older theory or concept.
b) Describe the theories or concepts you have chosen in your own words. Think about the theories you have chosen to look at until you feel you have some understanding of them. It is important you are able to explain your understanding of the theories or concepts you have chosen because you will be asked later to speculate on how you might apply them. Simply quoting the writing of others is not adequate evidence of a grasp of the theories or concepts you have chosen. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2 - Promoting and implementing innovative practice (Note: this assessment task is graded)
Due in class of Week 15 (Class 2A – Mon 25th May, Class 2B Wed 27th May)
For this assessment you are to put together a proposal for promoting and implementing an innovative practice, including how you would develop an innovative work environment.
Your proposal should build on your research into a particular theory or concept of creativity and include an explanation of how this theory could be put into practice.
You will present your proposal to the class in a 5-minute presentation and submit a written copy of your proposal (500 to 800 words).
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent achieved graded
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:www.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions: (web link)
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Assessment & Feedback: (web link)
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress: (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission): (web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:(web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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