Key facts
UNE unit code: EDAE315
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
As a teacher, you have an important role to play in fostering a love of the arts and nurturing students’ creativity.
This unit of study investigates the role and value of Visual Arts’ experiences for children. You will explore how the Visual Arts enables children to enquire about themselves, their environment, the world, artists, artworks and audience.
In this unit you will examine the learning processes unique to the Visual Arts and study the Visual Arts curriculum and make links between theory and practice.
You will also further develop your practical expertise by exploring artforms, materials and techniques in making artworks. As part of this unit, you will engage with the process of making and appreciating artworks within a critical, historical and cultural context such as multicultural and indigenous arts.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent knowledge and understanding of the value of Visual Arts experiences for children and an awareness of the stages of development in children's Visual Arts;
- identify and understand the aims, objectives and outcomes of the Visual Arts Syllabus (K-6 or 7-12) relevant to their own state or country;
- independently apply theoretical and conceptual knowledge to consider methods of promoting children's modes of enquiry into themselves, their environment, artists, artwork, world and audience;
- use independent judgement to develop a philosophy of the values and innovative teaching methods of Visual Arts education;
- further their practical expertise and understanding of the processes of making artworks and appreciating artworks within a critical and historical context; and
- understand ways of implementing critical and historical practice with art making in the classroom, applying skills that reflect professional work practices.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Research PaperIt is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 1800 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Visual Arts Teaching ProgramA visual arts teaching program (written) with accompanying artworks. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit. No. Words: 2200 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
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