EDF5479 - Art education 1B

Leader: Dr J Rosewarne- Foster

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Gippsland Second semester (Open Learning) 2007 (Open Learning)

Synopsis

This unit extends the study of teaching strategies introduced in EDF5478. Students will be required to design and implement sequential programs of lessons in the visual arts studio classroom. The focus will be the Victorian Arts curriculum and more general trends in art education in Australia and international contexts.

Objectives

Specifically this unit requires students to reflect on their own art practice in order to bring personal artistic expertise to the task of teaching in schools; undertake a consideration of art materials and techniques suitable for the secondary school curriculum; provide learning activities in a selection of studio areas at secondary levels; design, prepare and teach art activities during the practicum.

Assessment

School experience file (not graded)
Successful completion of supervised school experience 50%
Curriculum design project: 50%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

EDF5478