Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed an understanding of the sequential nature of the visual symbols produced by children; have had experience with a wide variety of art media; have an understanding of some basic art and craft processes; have developed some skills in the planning and execution of art lessons; have an understanding of the links between art, design, craft and technology; have consulted a wide variety of texts; and be aware of contributions made by educational theorists and others to the understanding and teaching of child art.
Synopsis This subject has been designed to give students an introductory understanding of the nature of child art, its role in the primary school curriculum and child development in general. Students will explore the meaning and function of art in society through the production of art at their own level and relationship of art to children in our society and in other cultures. This subject will enable students to methods devise meaningful art programs, construct sequential art lessons, be able to evaluate child art and experience variety of methods of teaching art. Throughout the subject, students will be encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of the symbols employed by children and become aware of the negative influences imposed upon child art by the adult world.
Assessment Written (a school-based assignment involving teaching and reporting on a sequence of art lessons): 20% + Practical (a presentation involving the creation of a set of artwork based on either the work of an artist or the characteristics of a culture): 80%