Courses & Units
Developing your Creative and Entrepreneurial Potential KGA102
Introduction
Do you want to make a difference to something in the world you care about? Would you like some time and space to consider, develop and test your approaches in a safe environment, supported by experts in the field? Following Bruce Mau’s ‘design thinking’ principles, and in collaboration with seasoned designers, business educators, and social entrepreneurs, you will brainstorm, evaluate, then trial potential projects, and in so doing develop your creative and entrepreneurial potential.
Summary
| Unit name | Developing your Creative and Entrepreneurial Potential |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Arts|Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Emily Flies |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Construct your ideas through questioning and synthesis of information
- Evaluate a project by refining questions, gathering feedback and reflecting on improvements
- Develop a realistic plan of action by synthesising information, including self, peer, unit content and the academic literature
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100799 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,695.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
XBR102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x weekly 1-hr synchronous online tutorial, 1 x 0.5-1 hour pre-recorded online lecture, plus self-paced online learning (Unit readings, discussion boards and project work). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Discussion posts (30%)|Value proposition canvas report (30%)|Business model canvas report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Berger, W. (2010). CAD Monkeys, Dinosaur Babies, and T-Shaped People: Inside the World of Design Thinking and How It Can Spark Creativity and Innovation. Penguin. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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