GEDU410 – Creative Practice
Module code
GEDU410
Module title
Creative Practice
Prescription
The aim of this module is to provide students with a survey of selected creative industries domains. Students will acquire practical and contextual knowledge that is applicable to further tertiary study in the creative industries.
Programmes
- EF1804
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Systematically generate, develop, and refine ideas in the context of a selected creative practice
2. Identify and use domain-specific codes and conventions relevant to selected creative practice
This module contributes to the achievement of the following Graduate Outcome(s):
GO1: Locate, select and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources, and apply this information by working independently and collaboratively, on context-relevant tasks and problems. - Content
- Digital tools and applications
Domain -specific skills, knowledge and practices in design, communications and contemporary art
Transferrable skills: problem solving, decision making, contextual study
Exhibition of creative works - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Conferencing with Foundation and subject specialists will form a core component of this module. Students will also gain knowledge, skills, capabilities and attitudes by participating in classroom and practical sessions that may include face to face tutor led targeted teaching sessions; online delivery and off campus learning; tutor demonstrations; collaborative group activities and discussions; student seminars and/or presentations; simulated activities and role plays; guest speakers; and practical workshops. All teaching and learning will be web-supported.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, students must attempt each component, meet all learning outcomes and achieve an overall pass grade of 50%.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- A full set of resources for this module will be on moodle, including course work and assessment materials, a list of recommended/required texts/library books, and web-based resources. Students will work in specialist teaching spaces with appropriate equipment where required. Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.
