81517 Global Innovation Studio A
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This Innovation Leadership program emphasises international networking and excursions or study tours in building a global perspective to group and individual engagement and practice. This subject provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in another innovative, entrepreneurial and educational culture. A selection of global studios are offered, allowing students to undertake intensive educational projects and experiences with students from overseas institutions, and utilising established international relationships.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
1. | Understand the complexity of the unique social and cultural context in which innovation takes place. |
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2. | Explore the usefulness of theories, methods and practices used by social entrepreneurs. |
3. | Develop appropriate team-based decision making skills and participate collaboratively to make a contribution in a uniquely different cultural context. |
4. | Develop innovative ideas for social venture, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities at play. |
5. | Use a range of appropriate media, tools and techniques to discover, investigate, design and communicate ideas. |
6. | Make creative decisions that evaluate the social and cultural context with sensitivity and respect. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject contributes specifically to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes:
- Develop reflexive connection with an evolving self, demonstrating ethical and intellectual positions that reflect well-considered values that enable greater purpose and inclusivity. (CII.4.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
Students will be required to immerse themselves in the learning styles of our host institution. As well as this, students will be asked to further their BCII thinking using exploratory methods from diverse disciplines in the context of social innovation.
Content (topics)
* Social ventures / social design
* Value creation in a cultural context
* Theory of Change
* Social enterprise models
* Impact measurement
* Impact communication
* Traction with suppliers and customers
* Solutions for scaling projects
* Cultural discovery
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Ethnographic reflection
Intent: | Ethnographic reflection / blog/report – with visuals, drawings, film, etc. (500-700 words max)
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Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 4 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): .2, .2 and .3 |
Type: | Reflection |
Groupwork: | Individual |
Weight: | 50% |
Length: | 500-700 words max. Visuals (drawings, film, etc) permissable as extra submissions as a documentation of process. |
Criteria: | Insightful cultural understanding of the context of innovation Understanding of the value of methods used for social design Novelty of ideas balanced with value to stakeholders |
Assessment task 2: Individual evaluation of your contribution to a social venture
Intent: | ASSESSMENT 2 Individual evaluation of contribution to a social venture 20% (Individual – marked by Project Everest)
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Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): .2 and CII.4.1 |
Type: | Demonstration |
Groupwork: | Individual |
Weight: | 20% |
Criteria: | Insight into applicability of social venture methodologies Ability to engage with the group challenge and contribute to creative outcomes [no content] |
Assessment task 3: Presentation to stakeholders
Intent: | ASSESSMENT 3 Presentation to stakeholders on your group’s contribution 30% (group – back in Sydney)
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Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4, 5 and 6 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): .2, .3 and .3 |
Type: | Presentation |
Groupwork: | Group, group assessed |
Weight: | 30% |
Length: | No more than 15 minutes long. |
Criteria: | Understanding of the cultural context of human-centred social innovation Artful communication of the social venture ‘story’ Quality of innovative ideas that contribute to the social aims of the project |
Required texts
All texts will be provided by the Project Everest team and made available on UTSonline.