Program Overview

Introduction to the Creative Practice Research in the Humanities Module

The Creative Practice Research in the Humanities module, coded as HU32002, is a comprehensive program designed to explore the creative and critical perspectives on the role of arts and culture in today's world. This module is part of the University of Dundee's curriculum and is offered at level 3, during semester 2, by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Law.

Module Overview

In this module, students will delve into the meanings and implications of terms like 'culture' and 'creativity', examining the industries, institutions, and infrastructures that support creative work. The social value of culture and its beneficiaries will also be explored, along with the practical aspects of making a living as an artist.

What You Will Learn

• Learn about the role of arts and culture in the wider world, covering aspects from economic development to national identity and community-building.
• Understand how governments and institutions develop cultural strategies and policies, and how these impact artists' work.
• Explore different creative and cultural industries, including publishers, design agencies, museums, galleries, and games companies, both locally and more widely, through hands-on workshops and guest lectures.
• Develop independent creative work, such as prose, poetry, dramatic writing, screenplays, comics scripts, or hybrid/multi-media forms, in response to the module's themes and concepts.

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Produce a fully developed creative writing project to a specific brief.
• Write a persuasive project proposal.
• Situate their creative writing within the context of real-world institutions and industries.
• Write critically about the role of arts and culture today.

Assignments / Assessment

The assessment for this module includes:

• Project proposal (20%).
• Project portfolio (50%).
• Framing essay (30%).

Notably, this module does not have a final exam.

Teaching Methods / Timetable

Teaching methods include workshops, seminars, and invited speakers. A key aspect of the module is the opportunity to learn from professional artists and creative practitioners, such as senior editors from major publishing houses, award-winning novelists, and leaders from cultural institutions.

Courses

This module is available on various undergraduate courses, including but not limited to:

• English and Creative Writing MA (Hons).
• English and Psychology MA (Hons).
• English and Philosophy MA (Hons).
• English and Politics MA (Hons).
• English and Film Studies MA (Hons).
• English and Mathematics MA (Hons).
• English with Spanish MA (Hons).
• English and History MA (Hons).
• English MA (Hons).
• English with French MA (Hons).

The module's credits are valued at 30, reflecting its comprehensive approach to creative practice research in the humanities.