EDUC4099

Specialist Studies in Senior Visual Arts

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course explores the principles and practices of teaching and learning Stage 6 Visual Arts in secondary schools. Students will explore course, programming and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate for Visual Arts. Specific attention will be given to the communication and interpersonal skills of the pre-service art teacher and the importance of co-operation between the arts community, art institutions and schools; and management practices for Visual Arts teachers including risk, financial, and resource management.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will have the capacity to:

1. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks for Stage 6 Visual Arts, using a range of strategies, technologies and resources.
2. Interpret the course and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate for Visual Arts.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Co-operate with the arts community, art institutions and schools.
5. Manage risk, finances, and resources in the Visual Arts classroom.

Content

* Lesson planning, programming and assessment for Stage 6 Visual Arts, using a range of strategies, technologies and resources.
* The course and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate for Visual Arts.
* Communication and co-operation with the arts community, art institutions and schools.
* Risk, financial, and resource management in the Visual Arts classroom.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

EDUC2071

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Integrated Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Assignment 60% - 2400 words 4 Parts: Stage 5 Program (20), Resource Package (10), Case Study (20), Presentation (10)
Reports	Report (40%) - 1600 words 2 parts: Teaching and Learning in Senior Classroom: Classroom Case Study, includes: T&L strategies, management of HSC Body of Work and progressive assessment strategies (30) Discussion board (10).

Contact Hours

Integrated Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Lecture: for 8 hour(s) per Term for 8 weeks
Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for 8 weeks

Timetables