Program handbook

Description

This program is only available for currently enrolled students. No new applications for admission will be accepted.

As a teacher of visual arts subjects, you will guide students through their journey to the knowledge and skills that will enable them to become confident creative individuals, artists, designers and cultural participants both in Australia and in other cultures. You will be able to share your talent and knowledge with enthusiastic young people who are developing their interests in the creative arts.

The Bachelor of Teaching (Fine Art)(Honours) program at the University of Newcastle aims to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary for a highly successful career in teaching across educational sectors. The opportunity is also provided to extend your visual, media and design teaching accreditation to include either Drama or History teaching. Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as 7-12 (Secondary) teachers in and beyond the New South Wales Government, Catholic, and Independent school sectors. This innovative program integrates the studies of your chosen teaching subjects with teaching and learning skill development. Classroom observation and professional practice experiences are closely integrated throughout the program. The program aims to develop graduates who are inspirational teachers with the capability to act professionally, ethically and effectively in their Secondary school destinations; insightful scholars with the capability to engage in rational enquiry into curriculum, policy and practice; and innovative leaders with the capability to play a constructive role in public discourse on and beyond education.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Inspirational teachers who act professionally, knowledgably, and effectively
  • Insightful scholars who engage in rational enquiry into the theory and practice of education
  • Innovative leaders who play a constructive role in public discourse on education

Details

Information correct as atMar 29, 2024 9:09 pm
Program code12369
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Selection Rank

This program was not offered in 2021, there is currently no commencing student profile available.

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    Credit transfer

    If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.


    Compulsory program requirements

    Professional experience courses are scheduled to give students the opportunity to link theory with practice. Students start the first professional experience placement by observing the teacher and working with small groups in the classroom.  This is followed by initial experiences in teaching the full class under the direct supervision of the teacher. Students build on their teaching competencies during the 90 days of placement throughout the program, by the time of graduation they have developed the classroom skills and the professional aptitudes of a competent teacher.  Some placements overlap with university vacations, so students should check the professional experience dates before booking travel.   See Professional Experience Unit

    Post-admission requirements

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    • Child Protection Awareness Training

      Child Protection Awareness Training

    • Working With Children Check

      Working With Children Check

    Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

    In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.

    EDUC2196 - Quality Teaching and Student Learning 7-12

    EDUC3196 - Quality Teaching, Equity and Diversity 7-12

    EDUC4196 - Quality Teaching and Professional Practice 7-12


    Professional recognition

    New South Wales Education Standards Authority

    Graduates of an accredited initial teacher education program will be eligible for registration with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), and can pursue careers as teachers or educators in both the NSW Department of Education and Communities, Catholic Education and Independent school systems; and in public and private sectors both nationally and internationally.


    Academic requirements for program completion

    Total units required

    320 units

    Program duration

    4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.

    Program requirements

    All students are required to successfully complete 320 units including 260 units of core courses.

    NOTE: Students undertaking Drama or History as a minor will utilise their electives and will be required to complete 90 units of compulsory courses.

    As part of the program students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Graded Honours* Stream (eligible students only).

    The Graded Honours* stream is available only to those students who meet and maintain the eligible requirements; students will be required to complete 30 units of compulsory (research) courses.

    *Students undertaking the Graded Honours Stream must utilise 20 units of their electives and 10 units of courses chosen from the Course List to complete the compulsory courses within this stream. Students in the Graded Honours Stream will not have sufficient electives remaining to undertake a minor in either Drama or History.

    Students must complete a minimum of 40 units at each level (1000, 2000, 3000, 4000) with no more than 120 units at the 1000 level.

    Students must only complete courses that form part of their program and must not complete more than 320 units.

    Students undertaking a minor in History or Drama will utilise their 20 units of elective. Their Principle Studio MUST be either Painting (2D) or Sculpture (3D) NOT photomedia.

    For Visual Art students who do not wish to have a second teaching area of either Drama or History you are able to select from the Visual Arts Extended Studies Areas below. Please select these courses carefully as failure to follow the rules below could result in you not meeting the accreditation requirements to teach Visual Art in Secondary Schools.If you choose Photomedia as your principal study area you must choose 10 units from either 2D or 3DIf you choose 2D as your principal study area you must choose 10 units from either Photomedia or 3DIf you choose 3D as your principal study area you must choose 10 units from either Photomedia or 2DOR you could decide to build your second studio area in Media Arts by choosing 20 units from the Media Arts Focus area as your Eelectives.


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    Transition arrangements

    2023 Program Revisions

    This program was revised for implementation in Semester 1, 2023.

    Core courses in the Graded Honours stream have been revised, EDUC4975 and EDUC4985 have been replaced with EDUC4975A and EDUC4975B. If you have already completed EDUC4975 and EDUC4985 you do not need to complete EDUC4975A and EDUC4975B.

    Any further questions should be directed to your program advisor.

    2021 Program Revision

    The program was revised for implementation in Semester 1 2021.

    Course replacements are listed below. Continuing students in the program who have not yet successfully completed the pre-2021 course/s will now be required to complete the replacement course.

    Core Courses:

    • EDUC2103 Schooling, Identity and Society has been replaced with EDUC1103 Schooling, Identity and Society.
    • EDUC4940 Research and Critique has been replaced with EDUC4955 Education Honours I: Introduction to Education Research.
    • EDUC4990 Honours III: Thesis and Project (20 units) has been replaced with EDUC4975 Honours III – Thesis A and EDUC4985 Honours IV – Thesis B.

     


    Program structure

    Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.

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    Core Courses

    Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program

    CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
    AART1100Art and ModernismNot currently offered10 units
    AART1230Creative Enquiry 2DNot currently offered10 units
    AART1310Creative Practice 3DNot currently offered10 units
    AART1410Creative Practice PhotomediaNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC1038Foundations of Secondary EducationNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC1101Curriculum, Assessment and PedagogyNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC1103Schooling, Identity and SocietyNot currently offered10 units
    AART2100Australian ArtNot currently offered10 units
    AART2260Principal Studio 1 (2D or 3D or Photomedia)Not currently offered10 units
    AART2270Principal Studio 2 (2D or 3D or Photomedia)Not currently offered10 units
    EDUC2071Specialist Studies in Junior Visual ArtsNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC2102Educational Psychology: Learners and the Learning ProcessNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC2151MultiliteraciesNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC2181Managing the Learning EnvironmentNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC2196Quality Teaching and Student Learning 7-12Not currently offered10 units
    AART3260Principal Studio 3 (2D or 3D or Photomedia)Not currently offered10 units
    AART3270Principal Studio 4 (2D or 3D or Photomedia)Not currently offered10 units
    AART3462Screen-based PhotomediaNot currently offered10 units
    ABOR3500Aboriginal Education, Policies and IssuesNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC3026Inclusive and Special EducationNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC3196Quality Teaching, Equity and Diversity 7-12Not currently offered10 units
    EDUC4099Specialist Studies in Senior Visual ArtsNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC4181Ethical Teaching in ClassroomsNot currently offered10 units
    EDUC4196Quality Teaching and Professional Practice 7-12Not currently offered20 units
    EDUC4955Education Honours I: Introduction to Education ResearchNot currently offered10 units

    Honours

    All students who complete the requirements of the program will be eligible for ungraded Honours. High performing students may be eligible to undertake the Graded Honours stream. Students admitted to the graded Honours stream are required to successfully complete 30 units of research courses. The criteria for the determination of class of Honours are detailed in the Bachelor Honours Policy [000990] located in the University Policy Library. See Program Convenor for further information regarding eligibility for Graded Honours.


    Additional information

    Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


    International students

    All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

    International applicants intending to seek accreditation to teach should seek clarification of accreditation requirements with their proposed/intended employment authority prior to undertaking the program. Responsibility for clarification of suitability of undergraduate qualifications for employment with an employing authority rests with the applicant.


    Additional support

    AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

    Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.