CQUniversity Unit Profile
CART12002 Creative Arts Project 1
Creative Arts Project 1
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will learn to collectively negotiate, plan, and create a performance, installation, or other arts project. You will work with a group of artists to create your project, and will address local, national, and international social issues through your artwork. At the end of the term you will exhibit or perform your project at a CQUniversity event open to the public.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2018

Cairns

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Group Work
Weighting: 40%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 10%
3. Oral Examination
Weighting: 10%
4. Presentation
Weighting: 20%
5. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Plan and manage a creative arts project destined for public presentation
  2. Work collaboratively with other creative artists and a mentor
  3. Reflect on the processes involved in creating a creative arts project
  4. Perform or exhibit your collaborative artwork in a public forum.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Group Work - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 10%
3 - Oral Examination - 10%
4 - Presentation - 20%
5 - Written Assessment - 20%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Group Work - 40%
2 - Written Assessment - 10%
3 - Oral Examination - 10%
4 - Presentation - 20%
5 - Written Assessment - 20%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Rob Woodward Unit Coordinator
r.woodward@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Introduction to the unit: what is a creative arts project?

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Planning (market research and other considerations)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Collaboration and project direction

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic


Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Cross-disciplinary art

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Project proposals due Friday 11.45pm


PROJECT PROPOSAL Due: Week 4 Friday (3 Aug 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Addressing local, national and international social issues through art (1)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Addressing local, national and international social issues through art (2)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Responsibilities and permissions

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Event marketing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 10 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Progress meetings (in class time)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Progress meetings (in class time)


PROGRESS MEETING Due: Week 9 Thursday (13 Sept 2018) 2:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 17 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Commercialism of art; questioning the future of the arts

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 24 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Writing a reflective practice essay and presentation skills

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Projects should take place this week.


PROJECT Due: Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Presentations (in class time)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Presentations (assessment 4) in class time.


PRESENTATION Due: Week 12 Thursday (4 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Reflective report due Friday 11.45pm


REFLECTIVE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Group Work

Assessment Title
PROJECT

Task Description

Work within a team of artists to deliver a creative arts project to a community audience. The project should demonstrate a clear vision and address either local, national, or international social issues through your artwork. Ensure your project is marketed to reach your desired audience.

The project could be a performance, a piece of performance art, an album launch, the creation of a new artistic work, an educational workshop or any other artistic endeavour as agreed with your tutor. The successful execution of the project, itself, as an presented artistic endeavour will be what is marked as this assessment .

Projects should be realised or come to fruition within week 11.

Precise timing should be negotiated with your tutor to ensure their attendance


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Evident artistic expression (30%)

Connection to social issue (30%)

Evidence of group work (40%)


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Work collaboratively with other creative artists and a mentor
  • Perform or exhibit your collaborative artwork in a public forum.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Cross Cultural Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
PROJECT PROPOSAL

Task Description

Submit a 400-600 word detailed proposal of your project explaining your vision. Outline the artistic merits, strategy, practicalities and the different roles team members will take within the project. Include the benefits you hope to gain from the experience, how reflection will assist you in your career planning and what specifically you will be able to evaluate and critique following the conclusion of the project. Discuss your target audience and the broader context of how you hope your project will influence the community. 

Students are to work in groups but each student should submit a proposal.



Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Friday (3 Aug 2018) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Vacation Week Friday (17 Aug 2018)


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

Clarity in artistic vision (25%)

Understanding of how one's own practice fits into project (25%)

Strategic consideration of practicalities (30%)

Adherence to APA style (20%)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit through Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Plan and manage a creative arts project destined for public presentation


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Technology Competence

3 Oral Examination

Assessment Title
PROGRESS MEETING

Task Description

Individual progress meetings to occur in week 9 during class time.

In these meetings students should show evidence of the planning and work completed so far in developing their project. 

Meetings will be timetabled and will last 10-15 minutes each.


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Thursday (13 Sept 2018) 2:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Thursday (13 Sept 2018)


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

Logistical planning and strategy (35%)

Cultural awareness of project and audience (35%)

Understanding of own role within project (40%)



Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Plan and manage a creative arts project destined for public presentation
  • Work collaboratively with other creative artists and a mentor


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence

4 Presentation

Assessment Title
PRESENTATION

Task Description

Each individual student will give a presentation reflecting on the project in which you were in involved using powerpoint or a similar piece of software. 

Presentation should include photographic, audio or video evidence of the project and reflect on the successes and/or areas for improvement in subsequent creative practice in the community.

Students are not allowed to present in groups.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Thursday (4 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Thursday (18 Oct 2018)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Delivery of presentation (25%)

Documentation of project (25%)

Relationship to proposal (20%)

Reflection and evaluation (30%)


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
N/A - presentations given in class time

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Reflect on the processes involved in creating a creative arts project


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

5 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
REFLECTIVE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

Task Description

This assignment will require you to write a 1000-1500 word reflective essay related to the creative arts project undertaken during the term of study. Reflection should include the creative, planning, collaborative and logistical aspects of developing and realising your project. Include in your writing the level of artistic success experienced in relation to a cultural context and the audience that attended the project.
Included in writing should be a timeline of the project being as specific as you can with dates and times where decisions were made.
The written r will include scholarly reflection on what you have set out to learn, how you have approached your learning, what you have achieved and what you would do differently in future to improve your learning experience. Although the personal reflection is primarily a journal of your artistic development through the project, it should also be a scholarly reflection and should be supported with references to relevant educational and/or creative practice published literature. Include in your reflection at least five references and adhere to the APA style
Things to include in your reflection:

A weekly journal entry outlining the work covered in that week and its contribution to the project as a whole.
References to articles in scholarly journals and books in your field of artistic/creative practice that supports the learning/artistic approaches you have used in this project;
Discussion about the approaches you have used in this project, supported by literature in the field.

This reflective assignment MUST include a reference list. The referencing style to be used is APA style, 6th Edition.
Assignment presentation:
Use 12 point Times New Roman font for the body of the essay.
1.5 spacing throughout
You may use sub-headings if you wish to organise your assignment. These may be in a different colour or different size font.
Include in-text references (citations) throughout the assignment.
Include a Reference List at the end of the assignment in APA style, 6th edition.
Do NOT cite from Wikipedia or other websites that do not have an acknowledged author.

Observations on the experiences gained and techniques learned throughout the term;


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Explanation of Process (25%)

Context (25%)

Structure (20%)

Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear lay-out (15%)

Correct use of APA style for the in-text referencing and reference list (15%)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Through moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Reflect on the processes involved in creating a creative arts project


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

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