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2009 Course Handbook

ECH426: Creativity and the Arts

This unit will enable students to explore creativity and its role in art making for both adults and children. Students will engage in an exploration of theory and research which relate to definitions of creativity and imagination. Cognitive, affective and imaginative aspects of creativity will be explored through forms of art relevant to early childhood. Seminars will also include practical, creative experiences in each of the art form areas - music and movement/dance, visual arts and drama.

Credit Points:4
Contact Hours:3
When Offered: E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 14 April)
Staff Contact: Ms Amanda Niland
Prerequisites:

60cp or admission to GDipEarlyChildhood

Corequisites:

NCCWs:

Unit Designations: --
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Institute of Early Childhood

Timetable Information

For unit timetable information please visit the Timetables@Macquarie Website.

Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended