Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing, Minor (0334)

  • Effective from: 2023
  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0334

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs:  Yes.  Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.

The Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing Minor develops students’ nuanced capabilities to engage in and curate artistic and cultural practices for a liveable and democratic global world. Students will explore interpersonal and global understandings of creativity, sustainable living practices and cultural wellbeing, with unique opportunities to become the changemakers of the future who can adapt, design, collaborate, and curate projects that contribute to cultural wellbeing in your field of expertise. Through a curated cultural event, students will bring together theoretical and experiential arts practice to develop a strengths-based approach to working with communities with notable industry and community organisations.  

This minor is a Challenge Minor, which is an innovative transdisciplinary minor co-created with students as partners. With a Challenge Minor, your learning reaches beyond your discipline, giving you the chance to amplify your learning in new directions. For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Bankstown City Campus Internal Karin Louise
Campbelltown Campus Internal Karin Louise
Liverpool Campus Internal Karin Louise
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Karin Louise
Penrith Campus Internal Karin Louise

Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as listed below.

Note: Students will be required to travel between campuses as not all subjects are offered at all campuses.

Subject Title Credit Points
TEAC 3051Creativity and Cultural Wellbeing for Communities10
Select one of the following:10
Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness, Resilience, and Wellbeing
Identity and Belonging
Select one of the following:10
Education for Sustainability
Changemakers and Entrepreneurship
Select one of the following:10
Animation and Visual Effects
Pitch: Podcasting Essentials
Total Credit Points40