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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

WT306: Creative Process: Theories and Models

Module Title Creative Process: Theories and Models
Module Code WT306
Module Tutor Nigel McLoughlin
School Humanities
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module is designed to allow the students to explore, analyse and evaluate a number of currently influential models and theories related to the creative process and to relate them their own creative processes. The student will undertake research into the creative process and write a substantial essay based on their research and scholarship in that area.
Indicative Syllabus

This module is designed to:

i) explore, analyse and evaluate a number of currently influential models and theories related to the creative process

ii) facilitate further research into the creative process leading to a substantial enquiry-based essay

Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:

a) have a broad understanding of the models and theories related to the creative process

b) can apply the theories and models studied to their own creative process

c) be able to research independently and grasp the practical demands and disciplines involved in research which is being geared toward dissemination to a wider audience.

d) can structure the results of their own studies and research in a substantial and coherent essay



ii. Skills On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they:

a) can undertake research in a variety of modes geared to the production of theoretical and critical text

b) discuss, analyse and evaluate the creative process in the light of theories and models studied 

c) are familiar with the procedures involved in research for, and dissemination of scholarly texts

d) communicate professionally and effectively with through well structured, substantial and coherent academic writing

Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact 20%
Student/student contact and private study 80%

Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 4000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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