EMA441 Curriculum Method 1: Visual Art (8)
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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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
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.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Education |
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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. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon 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.
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SyllabusThe 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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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
