EDUC4100

Extended Studies in Visual Arts 2

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 deepens students understanding of the principles and practices of teaching and learning Visual Arts in secondary schools. It will explore current issues and trends in Visual Arts education, and aims to deepen the students' understanding of the role of art in all forms and media, in contemporary and historical cultures and visual worlds, with specific reference to how popular culture informs current art practice. It provides for the acquisition of both practical and propositional knowledge, and it acknowledges the different sets of beliefs and values that condition understanding and practice.

Objectives

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

1. Discuss current issues and trends in Visual Arts education.
2. Debate the role of art in all forms and media, in contemporary and historical cultures and visual worlds, with specific reference to how popular culture informs current art practice.
3. Acquire of both practical and propositional knowledge, and it acknowledges the different sets of beliefs and values that condition understanding and practice.

Content

* Current issues and trends in Visual Arts education.
* The role of art in all forms and media, in contemporary and historical cultures and visual worlds, with specific reference to how popular culture informs current art practice.
* The acquisition of both practical and propositional knowledge, and it acknowledges the different sets of beliefs and values that condition understanding and practice.

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

N/A

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Essay: 1000 words
Other: (please specify)	Assignment: 3000 words Two Parts: Collaborative Scope and Sequence Design (30%) Program and Resource Development (45%)

Contact Hours

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

Timetables