Introduction to Creative Industries

Course aim

This course introduces students to the economic and cultural significance of the creative industries and how they work in practice. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between society, patterns of consumer behaviour and the idea generation of future opportunities within the creative industries.

Course content

This course provides a comprehensive overview of creative industry structures and functions, technological conditions and professional practice. It maps out the emergence of the creative industries as a policy discourse and a vehicle for urban regeneration. This course also familiarises students with the broader theoretical and practical implications of industry dynamics in political, economic and social contexts, and in the workplace, practices underpinning creative work.

In this course students will engage with key stakeholders within Australia’s Creative Industries. Students will be exposed to the dynamic contexts within which the Creative Industries operate and the significant cultural, economic and other contributions of these industries. Students will also have the opportunity to begin to map out their own path into the sector. Students will commence their progressive program portfolio in this core course.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	6 hours x 6 days
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Portfolio, Project, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.