92356 ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FACULTY OF ARTS

Full Unit Specifications
(Variations may occur between Day & External Offerings)


Credit Points 1.00

Synopsis


Graduates in creative arts need an understanding  of the issues  related
to  a  profession  in  the arts.  This unit provides  students  with  an
understanding  of the commercial, legal and administrative   aspects  of
the  profession.  Through information and procedures it will prepare the
artist and craftsperson to function competently and professionally in  a
visual   arts   career.   The  criteria  involved   in   making    sound
aesthetic  decisions will be reviewed as will the role of art  criticism
and    theory  and  its  relevance  to  a  personal  philosophy.     The
development  of a positive personal concept will be encouraged   through
research and analysis.