Unit Outline

This unit will provide an introduction to existing evidence-based research on the benefits of engagement with the arts, through the lifespan and strategies employing creativity to support better ageing and mitigate risk factors for dementia. The unit offers opportunities for students to undertake creative tasks, develop their own creativity and reflect on the cognitive benefits.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence-based research of the benefits of engagement with the arts and creativity across the lifespan
2	Develop practical skills and methodologies associated with creativity in the arts
3	Apply creativity and critical reflection and evaluation in practical engagement with the arts
4	Integrate scholarly research skills to communicate arguments and ideas with appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Creative projects	Week 4	50 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Online quiz	Week 6	10 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Discussion participation	Week 12	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Written Reflection	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Creative projects

Task Description:

Follow assignment briefs to complete three creative mini-projects, and develop skills to support a reflective creative process

Task Length:

Approximately 6 hours per project

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Use appropriate methods and practical skills and methodologies while following a creative task brief.	LO2, LO3
2	Demonstrate an enquiry-driven approach, applying research and producing an artistic outcome that evidences creativity	LO2, LO3
3	Document and contextualise creative work evidencing intent, techniques, experimentation and influences with critical analysis of outcomes	LO2, LO3
4	Communicate in a concise scholarly written style with appropriate terminology and referencing	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Online quiz

Task Description:

Quiz with multiple-choice questions

Task Length:

25 minutes

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate understanding of the evidence based research of the benefits of engagement with the arts and creativity across the lifespan	LO1
2	Show understanding of and apply discipline specific terminology	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Discussion participation

Task Description:

Regular constructive contribution to weekly online peer discussions. Submission of selected post and reply to another student.

Task Length:

Approximately 1 hour per week

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Contribute regularly to the formal online discussions	LO4
2	Share constructive, relevant and thought-provoking contributions	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Apply knowledge and research in clearly expressed, scholarly contributions that are respectful in tone.	LO4
4	Demonstrate critical thinking and creativity in solving problems in post and reply selected for submission.	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Written Reflection

Task Description:

Critical reflection on the development of your creative processes, through completing the guided creative projects.

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect critically on development of creative processes, models and outcomes	LO3
2	Analyse challenges encountered, and problem-solving strategies employed	LO2, LO3
3	Synthesise learning and research to provide Insight into and explanation of cognitive effects of undertaking the projects	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
4	Communicate effectively in scholarly style.	LO2, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.