Word count: 1,000 (inclusive of references)

Answer the following essay question:

In what ways does the term ‘disruption’ apply to …………… (your area of interest) and how might creativity be employed to cope with these changes?

Grading Criteria in the form of a rubric is available on iLearn.

• Assignments must be submitted via the Turnitin dropbox that is available via the unit iLearn site.

• There is a 1000 word limit for this assessment task including all in-text references and the reference list.

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding of the essay question

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and articulately structure an argument using academic language

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply academic sources

• Relevance of sources

• Credibility of sources

• Clear identification of assignment aims (and whether these are achieved)

• Detailed analysis of key texts and further readings

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent wider research

• Cited works should be referenced using an established system

• Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards

The essay is to be submitted through Turnitin by 11pm on the due date.

This task consists of 8 x 150 word summaries, the first of which is due by 11pm Friday 15 March and then every Friday at 11pm until week 10 (17 May).

To complete this task you are required to write a 150 word summary of each weekly reading (weeks 3 - 10 only). Each summary is to be uploaded to ilearn (via the link provided) by 11pm on the Friday of each respective week.

Assessment criteria:

• Ability to critically analyse

• Effectiveness of research and analysis skills

• Clarity and quality of writing

• Appropriate academic writing and referencing

The critical summaries are to be submitted weekly via iLearn.

For this task you are required to present a 2 minute oral presentation or 'elevator pitch' to the class. Your topic will be selected from a list provided by the unit convenor. The idea here is to speak knowledgeably, passionately and without notes (or slides/PPT etc) about your selected topic. Your presentation will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Clear research and planning

• Clear and insightful communication of ideas

• Professional presentation

• Your ability to keep within the 2-minute time limit.

• Relevance and credibility of sources

• Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards

You are also required to submit a 500 word referenced summary of your presentation through Turnitin (via Ilearn). Your summary will be due by 11pm on the same day as your presentation.

Students are required to submit a fully planned and costed proposal for a creative project of their choice. Examples of possible projects include: a performance, a tour, a recording, a production, an exhibition etc.

The completed proposal will consist of 5 sections:

• 200 word project overview

• 1000 word project description

• detailed budget (income + expenses)

• short biographies of artist/s involved (250 word max per artist)

• a timeline (detailed and realistic)

You will be assessed on the following criteria:

• How well the project is researched and planned

• Clear and insightful communication of ideas

• Creative solutions and strategies

• Your ability to keep within the maximum word counts

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply academic sources

• Relevance and credibility of sources

• Clear identification of assignment aims (and whether these are achieved)

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent wider research

• Cited works should be referenced using an established system

• Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards

The major project is to be submitted through Turnitin by 11pm on the due date.