Course Title: Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: EMPL5644C
Course Title: Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity
School: 650T TAFE Business
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6116 - Advanced Diploma of Advertising
Course Contact : Sally Parrott
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email:sally.parrott@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Tony Lorkin
Office: 9925 5486
Mobile: 0412 715 222
E-mail: tony.lorkin@rmit.edu.au
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 unit applies to individuals who use sophisticated research and critical analysis skills in the exploration of creativity and its application to work and life practice. This research may be related specifically to fields of practice traditionally considered as ’creative’, such as the arts, but may equally relate to much broader fields of human activity and endeavour.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT601A Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity |
Element: |
1. Research concepts and theories of creativity |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Use a range of research techniques to source information about creativity |
Element: |
2. Apply theories of creativity to practice |
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 and debate own perspectives theories and practices of creativity |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Take a critical approach to different theories and reflect on own ideas and responses |
Learning Outcomes
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research into different concepts and theories of creativity, and to apply those to a particular field of endeavour.
Details of Learning Activities
Practical activities, case studies and class discussion as well as work relevant assessments.
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered and assessed in conjunction with RMIT Course Code: BUSM 6246C Originate and Develop Concepts
WEEK 1:
Course introduction and overview of teaching schedule and assignments
• Innovation and creativity what’s the difference?
• Innovation vs. invention
• Why creativity is important to advertising
• Strategy and the innovation process
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WEEK 2:
Creative Theories:
Past, current and emerging theories of creativity
Researching tips
WEEK 3:
Critical analysis :
How to analyse, review and create critical analysis of creative theories
WEEK 4:
Applications of Creative theories:
A look at how different creative theories have been applied to advertising throughout history up to the current day
WEEK 5:
The Creative Brief:
Understanding parameters
Identifying and understanding the different stakeholders that will be involved in the process
WEEK 6:
The Big Idea:
The role of creative thinking in Advertising
Assessment 1 due in.
WEEK7: (Easter Break 28/3-4/4)
Idea generation
• Using creativity to generate concepts to address identified needs Test and experiment with different concepts and ideas as part of a collaborative process
• Conduct a mini lab using different techniques
WEEK 8:
Concept development
How to take an idea into a concept
cultural, social and environmental issues and impacts to be considered in developing your concepts
WEEK 9:
Concept refinement
Layout, design, review and improvement tips and tricks
WEEK 10:
Feasibility
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for achieving desired outcomes.
• Select concepts or approaches that achieve required outcomes in an innovative and feasible way
• Look at a legal, social, ethical and environmental issues that may affect
WEEK 11:
Art direction and design workshop
How to take your ideas to the next level
WEEK 12:
Idea implementation and production
Turning a concept into a finished piece.
WEEK 13:
Campaign presentation
How to present a campaign
Finalise work for submission
Assessment 2 due in.
WEEK 14:
Revision
For assessment 3 in class task on legal, ethical, social and environmental issues in advertising
WEEK 15:
Assessment 3: legal, ethical, social and environmental issues in advertising -conducted in class
Assessment 2 handed back
WEEK 16:
Assessment resubmits/resits
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed text |
References
Internet researchers as required Other research activities |
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Class notes Blackboard information uploaded by teacher |
Other Resources
No other resources
Overview of Assessment
Students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including assignments, journals, presentation and written or test. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with BUSM6246C Originate and Develop Concepts
Task 1 Due week 6
Group research project into past, current and emerging theories of creativity
1A. Working in groups of two-three you will investigate 3 different theories of creativity; one from the past, one currently in practice and one emerging theory that may be applied in the future. Provide a 750 word critical analysis of your three theories.
1B. Using one of the creative theories or practices you identified in 1A, assess the ways in which it has been or may be applied in an advertising context to provide benefits to individuals, businesses and the community. Write up your findings in a 500 word report, providing at least three examples of how it has been or could be applied.
You may wish to consider these sources for your information:
• analysis of consumer trends
• internet search
• interviews
• literature reviews
• tracking trendsetters
• consumer trends
• emerging government policy
• emerging research
• fashion/design trends
• grazing hardware, electronics, junk, second hand goods stores etc.
• following leaders in any fields of endeavor on twitter, LinkedIn
• innovative organisations
• international trends
• social trends
Submission requirements: Work to be saved in a word doc or pdf and uploaded to blackboard by required date.
Task 2. Due week 13
Individual: Concept development project:
You will be given a creative brief to create an advertising campaign for a client. You need to develop three concepts that answer the creative brief, test/evaluate the concepts, choose and refine one concept then turn it into a finished advertising campaign
2A. Generate a range of concepts and ideas that answer the needs in the creative brief. A minimum of 5 idea directions must be developed with notes and sketches recorded with comments.
2B. Evaluate the effectiveness of each of the different creative approaches for achieving desired outcomes. You may conduct surveys or use your own critical analysis. Record your findings in a brief report that concludes which direction is best and why.
2.C. Using the selected concept, refine the idea and create the advertising elements required in the creative brief to presentation level.
Submission : all work must be saved in a pdf and uploaded to Blackboard by the due date.
Task 3 Due week 15
Individual on-line test/presentation/debate
You will be tested on your knowledge of advertising legal and ethical requirements and the practical and operational issues involved in implementing a concept. Testing format to be confirmed closer to date.
More detailed assessment sheets for each assessment task will be dissememinated throughout course delivery.
Submission requirements: All assessment tasks need to be submitted via Blackboard
You should:
• Ensure you submit assessments on or before the due date. If your performance in the assessment is affected by unexpected circumstances, you should consider applying for Special Consideration. Information on the process and application forms is available at http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=Is0ydfokry9rz website
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use an Assignment Cover Sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit an Assignment Cover Sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the Assignment Cover Sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An Assignment Cover Sheet for submission of work is available from the Student Forms website.
• Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example: Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C, Ensure Safety in the Workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Assessment Matrix
Full details on how this course is assessed against the Unit elements and performance criteria plus critical aspects of evidence can be found in the Learning and Assessment Tool available from your course teacher.
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