CREA2106 Creative Arts Theory and Practice

The topic aims to enhance the skills students will need to excel in the Creative Arts both with regard to academic study and arts practice. The topic will engage students in work on practical projects and includes an emphasis on professional practices and high level critical theory. Throughout the topic students will work in a cross-disciplinary environment.

This topic aims to:

• Increase fluency with the critical vocabulary and concepts needed to discuss cross-disciplinary creative works
• Provide students with the opportunity to work in cross-disciplinary teams on practical projects, including meeting the requirements of professional briefs
• Introduce students to some of the expectations and practices of professional arts bodies

1. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of various methodologies required for critical analysis
2. Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of collaborative creative practice across several media
3. Demonstrate the skills required for entry level interaction with professional arts bodies
4. Demonstrate the skills required to work professionally and collaboratively with a range of professionals and peers