CHILDREN AND THE ARTS

EDU3CAA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject positions The Arts in the early childhood curriculum. Students explore the developmental sequence of children's art and a variety of mechanisms for expression and creativity. The content will include 2D and 3D creative arts, music, movement and media. The purpose of this subject is to enable preservice teachers to construct and implement an imaginative Arts program for young children.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Masters

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsChildren, Meaning-Making and the Arts (2nd ed.)RecommendedWright, S. (Ed). (2011)NSW: PEARSON

Bendigo, 2014, Week 09-21, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Masters

Class requirements

Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Creative Portfolio40
Curriculum Plan40
Online tasks20