Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour seminar weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BCAVA-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
2 18 units of topics
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
Assumed knowledge
Completion of an Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. Familiarity with the practice and theory of the studio in the area of study.
Assessment
Assignment(s), Practical work
Topic description
Educational aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop students understanding of creative thinkers, as well as creative artists in the community and in the workplace
  • Provide opportunities for students to consider their creative practice in relation to a range of employment pathways
  • Explore ethical and sustainability issues related to creative practice
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Research and synthesise information in relation to their own place within the creative field
  2. Analyse and identify career-oriented goals
  3. Develop and adopt a positive attitude to significance of own arts practice within contemporary society
  4. Research and critique professional and industry standards
  5. Recognise and implement sustainable and ethical practices
  6. Liaise with professionals, networks and related industries
  7. Design and implement professional business communications
  8. Develop strategies to implement and protect/share intellectual property