KZB210 Creative Placemaking
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| Unit code: | KZB210 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | 72cp of completed study |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,020 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $4,944 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | KZB210 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 72cp of completed study |
| Coordinator: | Keith Armstrong | k.armstrong@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Creative Placemaking is a rapidly growing field of practice that offers diverse opportunities for creative disciplines to transform public spaces into vibrant community places through both permanent and temporary creative interventions. In this project-based unit, you will be introduced to critical dialogues around creative placemaking, both physical and digital, and learn techniques and processes grounded in notions of place, audience and community. Using a combination of theory and practice, you will learn how to analyse a space, develop an understanding of the community and audience, and develop ideas that draw on your creative skillsets while meeting the immediate needs of the space. As a practitioner, you will discover new pathways for your creative skillset beyond traditional disciplinary spaces and broaden your knowledge of spatial design, art, audience, performance, digital engagement and curation in creating spaces and experiences in the public realm.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Analyse and critique spaces and projects in relation to the principles of creative placemaking
- Develop and apply critical and creative approaches regarding space, place and audience in the development of creative concepts and outcomes
- Work collaboratively in teams to develop and deliver a creative project
Content
This unit introduces current critical dialogues and definitions of place, and introduces students to the possibilities and pathways for working in the field of creative placemaking. It focuses on developing an understanding of the principles and techniques of placemaking through analysis, site visits and case studies. This unit uses a project based approach in order to develop an understanding of how practitioners and designers can utilise their skills in the creation of experiences, objects, installations, programs and environments for public and digital spaces.
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will learn by engaging in the following:
Lectures will address key themes concerning placemaking and introduce you to artists and companies who employ diverse approaches to creative work in the public realm. In tutorial and studio-based activities, you will explore conceptual and technical approaches to the development and realisation of creative placemaking projects. You will also participate in site visits to help hone your skills in analysis of place and space. You will work both individually and collaboratively in groups to develop and deliver a project outcome comprising of a prototype and proposal that fits an identified opportunity in the public realm.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain feedback in this unit by participating in regular in-class discussions with teaching staff and peers. Teaching staff will also provide written feedback on your assessment items, which will help refine your understanding and approaches.
Assessment
Overview
The three summative assessments in the unit are designed to scaffold your growing knowledge and skills in creative placemaking. In assessment 1 you will undertake a place analysis, and then apply your learnings in the development of a creative concept. In the final assessment you will develop a high fidelity prototype and concept proposal. Formative feedback will be provided on your assessment development in class.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Place Analysis
Individually you will undertake a place analysis drawing on the theory, skills and approaches that you have engaged with through both the lecture and tutorial content.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Creative concept
The creative concept will comprise of an in class presentation of a proposed idea for activation and engagement with an identified place. You will engage in place analysis, research, creative thinking and design.
Assessment: Project outcome
You will work in a team to develop and realise a creative project that responds to an identified space. Your assessment will comprise of a high fidelity prototype of your creative project, alongside a proposal document which contextualises the creative idea.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages (CIESJ Tier 1 HSE requirement).
You will be advised if you are required to complete a Tier 2 CIESJ Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio, or a Tier 3 CIESJ Health and Safety Induction which is a hands on induction on specific machinery.
Costs
Costs related to the development and proposal of a creative project.
Resources
Texts, references and images as well as technical and digital resources are available through the Canvas site for this unit. Digital and fabrication workshops, computer labs, and studios are available on campus. Students will need to supply their own materials in the production of their creative outcome.
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit involves site visits and working in outdoor spaces. Students will be instructed on the appropriate processes to ensure they are working in a safe manner. Students will need to complete relevant health and safety inductions in order to access the relevant studios and workshops.
All students are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages (CIESJ Tier 1 HSE requirement). This unit also requires a Tier 2 CIESJ Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio. Some students may be required to complete a Tier 3 CIESJ Health and Safety Induction which is a hands on induction on specific machinery.