Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have the knowledge and skills required for: the satisfactory development of art or craft curriculums; of the planning and organisation of an arts program within the school and regional framework, with specific reference to the National Arts Curriculum; curriculum conceptualisation and legitimisation; the relationship of art and technology and methods of evaluating the art program.
Synopsis The aim of this subject is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for the satisfactory development of art/craft curriculums. The subject content is based on the following areas: historical developments in art education, the relationship between society, art and education; curriculum diagnosis and development, including content selection and experience selection; creative activity and art education, including approaches to teaching and evaluating art. The practical considerations of the planning and organisation of an arts program within the school and regional framework is discussed, with specific reference to the National Arts Curriculum. Particular emphasis will be placed on curriculum conceptualisation and legitimisation; the relationship of art and technology and methods of evaluating the art program.
Assessment Written (4000-word essay, reading assignments) + Seminar presentation + Weightings of assessment to be determined by students