Course Title: Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5181

Course Title: Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 70.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART5797C

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Term1 2011,
Term1 2012

Course Contact: Professional Writing and Editing Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4368

Course Contact Email: brendan.lee@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse the history and theory of your chosen writing specialisation.  By critically analysing your findings, you learn to use theory and the practice of others to inform your own writing.   


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

At RMIT, the unit  Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice, is contextualised by your chosen writing specialisation and is delivered and assessed along with each of your Produce Writing specialisations        



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUVCOR13A Research and critically analyse history and theory to inform artistic practice

Elements:

1. Research history and theory

2. Link research to artistic practice

3. Update and maintain knowledge of trends within own area of artistic practice 


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit  you will be able to research and analyse the history and theory of your chosen writing specialisation and apply this research  to your own practice.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment includes the completion of a written exercise and demonstration of competency through your chosen writing specialisations.