EMA441 Curriculum Method 1: Visual Art (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Curriculum Studies (CURIC)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in the area of secondary Visual Arts education. It examines the role of Visual Arts in the development of young people; contemporary issues in arts education; and the requirements of current Year 7-12 syllabus in NSW. Pre-service teachers will develop a range of strategies appropriate for teaching, learning programs and assessment strategies.

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Session 1
Distance	Bathurst

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMA441

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Entry into the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (Health and PE) or as determined by the course coordinator.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- understand the relationship between the content of post mandatory Visual Arts and other post mandatory Art subjects;
- consider the role of Visual Arts education in the school curriculum;
- analyse current issues in 7-12 Visual Arts;
- elaborate the idea of experiential learning in art making;
- examine visual culture as a site for critical enquiry in Visual Art education;
- understand the relationship between different areas of content in 7-12 Visual Arts syllabuses;
- consider individual differences and develop teaching strategies that cater for different learning needs;
- plan and implement programs that achieve an understanding of the K-12 continuum, with a 7-10 focus; and,
- understand and use a range of assessment and reporting strategies to achieve quality teaching and learning.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

- What and why of Visual Arts Education - Recognising your speciality training - Key concepts in the context of Visual Arts curriculum documents - Learning in the Visual Arts Classroom K-12 - Connecting with students - Integrated learning in Visual Arts - Planning and programming - Selecting and developing teaching resources for Visual Arts - Assessment and reporting - Creating a safe learning environment: Inclusivity, organisation and management - Pedagogy and reflective practice in Visual Arts.

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