Courses & Units
Creativity and Ageing FXA101
Hobart
Introduction
This unit will provide an introduction to existing evidence-based research on the benefits of engagement with the arts in ageing, and strategies to mitigate risk factors for dementia employing creativity. The unit offers opportunities for students to undertake creative tasks and develop their own creativity.
Summary
| Unit name | Creativity and Ageing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FXA101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Arts|Music|Theatre |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Anne-Marie Forbes |
| Teaching staff | Assoc Professor Anne-Marie Forbes, other profile and casual staff. |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring school (extended) | 28/10/2019 | 20/11/2019 | 23/12/2019 | 16/2/2020 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2019 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2019 will be available from the 1st October 2018.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019: $820.00 | 2019: $2,363.00 | 100301 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fully online |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online quiz 10%, Creative projects 50%, reflection on creative projects 30% (1000 wds), Discussion Forum 10% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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