Forum 1: Knowledge and Creativity | Federation University

CAXDC1000 Forum 1: Knowledge and Creativity

This course introduces students to the study of a range of critical approaches in contemporary arts practice through theory and practice. The course will interrogate how artists' own social and cultural positioning influences the way in which they interpret and seek to make creative works. Students will be introduced to significant theories of creativity from across a variety of disciplines. They will be exposed to the creative processes of practitioners drawn from a range of fields. Developing a self-reflexive approach to the analysis of both theory and practice is one of the key objectives of Forum 1: Knowledge and Creativity and students are expected to interrogate their own life experience and creative contexts to develop a range of critical, analytical and research skills to inform and to support their own practice. The course involves continuing opportunities to attend film events.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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