EDUC1070
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to foundational knowledge and skills of visual art, music, drama, media and dance. It examines ways in which these art forms can be integrated to create art that is dynamic and expressive. Students will be given the opportunity to develop an appreciation, knowledge, skills, teach and evaluate creative art frames involving music, art, drama, media and dance experiences for early childhood and primary educational contexts, 0-12 years of age.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of different approaches to implementing creative arts within early childhood and primary education settings;
2. Communicate understanding of creativity as an integral aspect of the Early Childhood Learning Framework (EYLF) and NSW creative arts syllabus K-6;
3. Plan, implement and evaluate learning activities that promote creativity in children aged 0-12 years
Content
This course contains:
- Creativity as a foundational concept for the arts in early childhood and primary education
- Contemporary approaches to the creative arts for children aged 0-12 years
- Suitable and safe learning environments for creative activities
- The role of the educator in developing creative abilities in children
- A variety of techniques to increase a skills base in creative art appropriate for young learners
- Integrated curriculum approaches across early childhood and primary years
Requisite
If you have successfully completed AART1010 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
Presentation: Group presentation
Written Assignment: Relective portfolio
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Live Virtual Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Live Virtual Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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