Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Clare Britt
Contact via iLearn dialogue
X5B290 office (through the visual arts room)
Monday-Wednesday
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
48cp at 100 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Students will explore creativity and its role in the arts for both adults and children. Exploration of theory and research which relate to definitions of creativity and imagination is integral to this unit. Cognitive, affective and imaginative aspects of creativity will be explored through diverse forms of art. Students also explore their own creativity through practical experiences in a variety of art form areas and through independent work towards an original major creative project.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Summary of assessment: Online reflections on lectures and readings, a creative process journal, a major creative work.
Assessment rationale: Assessment provides opportunities for students to show evidence of their understanding of theories of creativity, explore their own creativity and apply this to children’s learning.
Please note: You are required to submit all assignments. Failure to do so will result in a fail grade for the unit.
General assessment requirements
Assessment Presentation & Submission Guidelines
Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:
Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports
When preparing your assignments, it is essential that:
Final Submissions
University policy on grading
Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks
Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.
Criteria for awarding grades in the unit
Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016
The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.
Grade |
Descriptor |
HD (High Distinction) |
Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline. |
D (Distinction) |
Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
Cr (Credit) |
Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
P (Pass). |
Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes |
F (Fail) |
Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
NOTE: Numerical marks will NOT be awarded for individual assessment tasks.
In this unit, all tasks will be reported by GRADES.
Marks are only shown for your final reported grade for this Unit.
Attendance for undergraduate units
All tutorials begin in the first week of classes.
Activities completed during weekly tutorials (internal) or on campus days (external) are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards and/or ACECQA requirements. Attendance at all tutorials or on campus days is expected and the roll will be taken.
Students are required to attend the tutorial in which they are enrolled. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please do not contact the unit convenor requesting a change.
Unit Expectations
Electronic Communication
It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis. Communication may occur via:
Assignment extensions and late penalties
Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ at https://ask.mq.edu.au as a Special Consideration request before the submission date. Students who experience a disruption to their studies through ill-health or misadventure are able to apply for this request. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Special Considerations policy and are submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.
In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, see:
https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Late submissions without extension will receive a penalty of 5% reduction of the total possible mark for each day late (including weekends and public holidays). You are reminded that submitting even just 1 day late could be the difference between passing and failing a unit. Late penalties are applied by unit convenors or their delegates after tasks are assessed.
No assessable work will be accepted after the return/release of marked work on the same topic. If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.
Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.
Special Considerations
The Special Consideration provision is to support students who have been impacted by circumstances that are unexpected, unavoidable, significantly disruptive and beyond the student’s control, and which may affect their performance in assessment.
The University classifies a circumstance as serious and unavoidable if it:
The following link takes you to the Special Considerations policy, which makes clear the ways in which you can apply for special consideration in times of difficulty.
Withdrawing from this UG Unit
If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice by writing to https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following semesters and may impact on your progression through the degree.
Requesting a remark of an assignment
If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements.
Please note: The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade. Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion.
Other important policies
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy: http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy: http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy: http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public:
http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Special Consideration Policy:
https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration The Special Consideration Policy is effective from December 4th 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Reflective Journal | 40% | No | from end week 1 |
Creative journal | 20% | No | ongoing to 12th November |
Major Creative Work | 40% | No | 12th November |
Due: from end week 1
Weighting: 40%
Starting in week 1 of the semester you are expected to submit 4 postings related to specified lectures and unit readings. These are located in the relevant weekly sections of the iLearn site, under the heading Assessment. The due dates are shown on iLearn. Each posting is due by Sunday evening of the week AFTER the readings are done, so that you have the weekend available to finalise the week’s task.
There will be questions or focus topics set out each week, based on the week’s content and on individual investigations and experiences.
Assessment criteria
Due: ongoing to 12th November
Weighting: 20%
For this unit, you will need to keep a Creative Journal (or Process Diary). You might like to purchase a sketchbook specifically for this purpose (depending on your personal preferences, this might be A3, A4 or A5 sized), or, if you prefer, you might like to have a folder or a digital document that you add to over the semester.
In your creative journal, as well as describing and analysing the creative processes of your chosen major creative work (and related explorations of techniques, subject matter, influences of other artists etc), you should also include photographs, jottings, sketches and notes that make visible your creative processes.
There is no set format for the journal, as it is part of your own creative exploration and documentation of a creative journal.
For the written components of your creative journal, you are required to write at least 4 entries, at least 200 words each, documenting the progress of your major work. The written entries should also be included in your hard copy journal, so that this represents full documentation of your process and journey about the making of your major work.
CREATIVE JOURNALS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOPS FOR INTERNAL STUDENTS, AND ON-CAMPUS SESSIONS FOR EXTERNAL STUDENTS
Assessment criteria
Due: 12th November
Weighting: 40%
You are required create an original artwork suitable for sharing with young children and with potential to enhance their creative engagement with the arts. Your creative product is not to be specifically designed as a teaching aid. However it could of course be used in a classroom as part of a curriculum, just as books, music or visual art works are used.
You must specify a target age group between birth and 12 years and justify your choice (in your journal).
Projects may include:
· an artwork e.g. painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, fabric art
· a picture book or poetry anthology
· music or songs, dance
· drama (individual or group performance, puppetry including making of puppets)
· digital media
Marking criteria (Major Creative Work):
The art work shows originality
The art work shows the artist’s creative thinking and problem-solving
The artwork effectively communicates ideas through selected media and techniques
The art work is appropriate for chosen age group
The art work has potential to inspired children’s creative engagement
The art work is of high aesthetic quality and presentation
The art work is appropriately durable and safe for sharing with children
NOTE: While the above criteria relate to the artwork, journal entries will be assessed concurrently, so that all criteria can be fully explored by markers.
This unit is offered in internal and external mode
Attendance at lectures, workshops and/or 2 on campus days, is a compulsory requirement of this unit.
Internal students will attend a 1-hour lecture and 2-hour tutorial classes every week on the university campus. Timetable / location details for these tutorials can be found on the University website at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
External students enrolled in this unit will attend two on campus sessions, scheduled for 21 and 22 September. If you foresee problems in attending the sessions, please let the Unit Coordinator know as soon as possible. Non-attendance can lead to exclusion from the Unit, so it is essential that you discuss difficulties or concerns with the Unit Coordinator. All lectures are digitally recorded and video captured live and available through the ECHO360 facility for you to listen to weekly. In some cases, lecture slides will also be posted on the unit website.
All readings are available through the MQ Library Multisearch
The full list of readings for ECH454 is available on iLearn.
Date/Week |
Lecturer / Tutor |
Topic |
Assessment |
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Online |
Recorded Lecture by Clare Britt |
Introduction to ECH454 |
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Week1 30 July |
Lecture & Workshop with Clare Britt |
What is Creativity? |
Reflective Journal 1 Due before midnight, Sunday 5th August |
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Week 2 6 August |
Lecture & Workshop with Michele Morcos |
Creativity and the art of play |
Reflective Journal 2 Due before midnight, Sunday 12th August |
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Week 3 13 August |
Lecture & Workshop with Clare Britt |
The Language of Story and Illustration |
Reflective Journal 3 Due before midnight, Sunday 19th August |
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Week 4 20 August |
Lecture & Workshop with Adele Maskielle |
Creative Exchange: Galleries and Museums |
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Week 5-7 |
No Class, ECHP424 Prac |
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Mid Semester Break |
On-Campus Days Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd September |
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Week 8 1 October (Public Holiday) |
Online Tasks |
Creativity in theory and practice |
Reflective Journal 4 Due before midnight, Sunday 7th October |
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Week 9 8 October |
Lecture & Workshop with Alison Frost |
Creativity in the Classroom |
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Week 10 15 October |
Lecture & Workshop With Sarah Powell |
Creative Rhythm and music |
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Week 11 22 October |
Lecture & Workshop With Jenny Nicholls |
Creativity and Drama |
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Week 12 & 13 29 Oct & 5 Nov |
Workshops with Clare Britt |
Major Work Sessions |
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12 November |
Major work and Creative Journal Due by 5pm Monday 12th Nov (install in the Art Room) |
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Tuesday 13 November 11am-1pm |
Major Works Exhibition Opening |
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Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by: