Changemakers in Action
Overview
This is capstone, project-based unit in which students grapple with pressing real-world issues. The unit gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills they have gained over the course of their degree to one of the major social, cultural, and technological challenges of the 21st Century. Working in interdisciplinary teams, they undertake project-based research and analysis to generate creative solutions to wicked problems. They take part in a distinctive learning experience based on collaboration and mentoring to enhance problem-solving skills demanded in the contemporary workforce.
Requisites
Rules
ART10002 Technology and Society
and
ART20003 Skills and Strategies for Social Change
and
100 Credit Points
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify and apply skills and knowledge acquired in their arts degrees in a real-world environment
- Systematically review, critically evaluate, and apply research from a variety of sources
- Generate and evaluate creative solutions to complex real-world problems appropriate to the needs of the project or host organization
- Communicate effectively for a range of audiences within workplace, industry and cultural contexts
- Formulate and synthesise arguments that are fit for purpose
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture (asynchronous) |
2.00 | 6 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class |
4.00 | 1 week | 4 |
| On-campus Workshop |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Various |
9.17 | 12 weeks | 110 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artefact Analysis | Individual/Group | 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Presentation | Individual/Group | 35% | 3,4,5 |
| Project | Individual | 25% | 1,2,3 |
Content
The content for this unit may vary from year to year as it is based on topical social, political and cultural challenges.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.