Theoretical Frameworks

Subject CCDP60001 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 48 Hours
Total Time Commitment:

240 hours including research, reading and assignment preparation.

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirments for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Contact

Dean Merlino

Community Cultural Development

CCD Office VCA HUB
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 9035 9138
Email: merlinod@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject entails the comprehensive exploration of theoretical, historical and philosophical frameworks within which CCD practice is located. Classes will examine the subject's emphasis on the history, philosophy and contemporary contexts of CCD practice; principles of community development; concepts of culture, identity, community and diversity; as well as investigating the role of the artist in CCD.
The program of enquiry will also incorporate
• concepts of culture and creativity, and the diversity of contexts for community based arts;
• concepts of community, such as communities of location, commitment and interest to emergent communities, such as those on-line.
This subject will explore the diversity of arts practice for community cultural development, both nationally and internationally.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject the student will:

• display an ability for intellectual discourse;
• confidently communicate verbal and written skills;
• exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
• demonstrate an understanding of community cultural development theoretical frameworks, philosophy, history and practice;
• present a developed knowledge of the creative processes within community based arts practice;
• express community cultural development theory and practice in an accessible form at community level, through both written and oral methods;
• demonstrate leadership and mentor skills.

Assessment:

Contribution and participation in seminar discussions (10%); written assignment 4000 words (50%) due in examination period with feedback from individual supervisor during the semester; intellectual journal 4000 words (40%) due in examination period.

Hurdle requirements:
Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Subject reader available for purchase from Student Centre.

Recommended Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject the student will:

• display an ability for intellectual discourse;
• confidently communicate verbal and written skills;
• exhibit the skills to interpret, analyse and problem solve;
• demonstrate an understanding of community cultural development theoretical frameworks, philosophy, history and practice;
• present a developed knowledge of the creative processes within community based arts practice;
• express community cultural development theory and practice in an accessible form at community level, through both written and oral methods;
• demonstrate leadership and mentor skills.

Related Course(s): Master of Community Cultural Development
Postgraduate Diploma in Community Cultural Development Practice

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