Undergraduate TAS-FXA101-2021
Creativity and Ageing
$2,445 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
16 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 22 Feb 2021
- 25 Oct 2021
QS RANKING 2021
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence-based research of the benefits of engagement with the arts and creativity in ageing
- Develop research and practical skills and methodologies associated with creativity in the arts
- Demonstrate creativity and critical evaluation in practical engagement with the arts
- Demonstrate scholarly written communication skills and appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology
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- Introduction, journaling
- Creativity and the brain
- The ageing brain and creativity
- Reflection on creativity
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject will provide an introduction to existing research on the benefits of engagement with the arts during the process of ageing, and discusses the role of creativity in reducing risk factors for dementia. Assessment tasks give students opportunities to explore, develop, and reflect on their own creativity guided by specialist staff from the University of Tasmania School of Creative Arts and Media.
- Online quiz (10%)
- Creative projects (50%)
- Written reflection (30%)
- Discussion forum participation (10%)
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