760-457 IT and Creative Practice

This subject has a quota of 20 students per class.

Completion of subject 760-240 Interactivity

This subject focuses on the contemporary points of intersection between information technology and the creative arts. Students are introduced to historical and contemporary developments in this area, both in Australia and internationally, through a series of lectures and seminars. In the workshop component of the course, students create a major creative work that substantially develops their existing skills in this area. This work may take the form of an interactive work (web site, CD-ROM, installation, and so on), a time-based work or, with the approval of the co-ordinator, alternative options, such as the prototype for a much more ambitious work that is suitable for postgraduate study. Students are also required to present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their work, both before and after its completion.

• be able to engage in original research and demonstrate sound and independent creative and critical thinking in their choice of materials, processes and assessment project;

• have the ability to trouble-shoot and teach themselves advanced aspects of software functionality by using manuals and web-based resources to solve technical problems;

• be capable of presenting written and oral communication regarding their work at a professional standard, suitable for applications for grants or postgraduate study.

A design plan equivalent to 1000 words including creative aims, description and diagrams of the final work, a small but demonstrative component of the final work, a flow chart if appropriate, assessment of the technical issues, the production plan, a list of resources required and any copyright issues, 20% (due week 6). A major project with accompanying workbook, reflective analysis and catalogue entry equivalent to 3000 words for 3rd years or 4000 words for 4th years and orally presented to the class 80% (due week 12). A hurdle requirement of minimum 80% attendance is required.

To be advised