Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module aims to explore the key theoretical, historical, contextual, and industry debates and trends concerning women, feminism, and the creative and cultural industries. The focus will be on (a) sketching out the arguments and discussions around the importance of creative and cultural practice and the implication of women’s under-representation from these realms and (b) focusing on specific industries, the second half of the module looks at the current landscape of women’s involvement in the CCIs and the ways in which women have sought to carve out a space for their own creative practice. The nature of this course is interdisciplinary and, as such, readings and resources are drawn from feminist studies, cultural studies, media studies, sociology, industry reports, and the work of creative women in various spheres. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of key theoretical debates and concepts connected to the subject of creative and cultural work and practice 2. Evaluate the various waves of feminist thought and critique from the second to the fourth waves 3. Identify and articulate arguments of feminist thinkers, scholars, and commentators on the topic of women’s creative and cultural output, work, and lives 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the current state-of-play in several industries with respect to women’s involvement and representation 5. Develop an appreciation for the creativity of various female artists, musicians, cultural practitioners | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
PART I Theory and Context Week 1 The CCIs and Why They Matter Offers an overview of the Creative and Cultural Industries, culture and myth-making in all its forms Week 2 Virginia Woolf and Alice Walker – From our own room to our mother’s gardens The impact and legacy of women’s exclusion from cultural creation Week 3 Second Wave Feminist Critiques of Male-Dominated Culture 1960s and 70s feminist theory around culture and creativity Week 4 Second Wave Feminist Critiques of Male-Dominated Culture (continued) 1960s and 70s feminist theory around culture and creativity (continued) Week 5 Third and Fourth Wave Feminist Discussions/ Debates about Creative Culture 1980s to Present – key trends in cultural critique (Postfeminism and Lad Culture) Week 6 Third and Fourth Wave Feminist Discussions/ Debates about Creative Culture (continued) 1980s to Present – key trends in cultural critique (Postfeminism and Lad Culture) (continued) Week 7 Reading Week Students should catch up on lecture readings and review Students should make appointment to discuss chosen assignment topic Part II Industry, Performance, and Making Change Week 8 Music – From Riot Grrrl to Girl Power Covers punk to pop and how we might appraise these genres Week 9 Film/ TV/ Radio – Carving out an experimental space Agnes Varda, Vivienne Dick etc: Week 10 Advertising – Reformulating Mad.Av. Mother Advertising Agency; feminist advertising research Week 11 Women and the Art world Week 12 Women, Design & Fashion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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