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Undergraduate TAS-FXA101-2021

Creativity for Life

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$2,445 $0

Your upfront cost: $0

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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
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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence-based research of the benefits of engagement with the arts and creativity in ageing
  2. Develop research and practical skills and methodologies associated with creativity in the arts
  3. Demonstrate creativity and critical evaluation in practical engagement with the arts
  4. Demonstrate scholarly written communication skills and appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology
Topics covered
    • Introduction, journaling
    • Creativity and the brain
    • The ageing brain and creativity
    • Reflection on creativity
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

  • Online quiz (10%)
  • Creative projects (50%)
  • Written reflection (30%)
  • Discussion forum participation (10%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 21 Feb 21 to 30 May 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term: 24 Oct 21 to 13 Feb 22

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate TAS-CAH-DIP-2021

Diploma of Creative Arts and Health

Undergraduate TAS-CAH-CTF-2021

Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Arts and Health

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