TEACHING CREATIVE ARTS

EDU2TCA

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is a general introduction to primary school level music, dance and drama. For each arts area students receive an introduction to its language and forms, appropriate pedagogical methods, latest resources, ways of integrating the arts, and information about ongoing professional development. Weekly hands-on workshops allow development of a broad repertoire of skills, techniques, classroom exercises and resources in each arts area.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Simon O'Mallon

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: Students must be enrolled in course EBPHEB or EVEDB

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsDelivering authentic Arts education 2nd Ed. (Chapter 1)PrescribedDinham, Judith (2011)CENGAGE LEARING
ReadingsChildren, meaning making and the arts 2nd Ed.RecommendedWright, SusanPEARSON
ReadingsTeaching the Arts. Early Childhood and Primary EducationRecommendedRoy, D.,Baker, W.J., & Hamilton,A.(2012)CAMBRIDGE

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate competency in music, dance, drama, design, creativity and technology, enabling you to teach integrated arts subjects in schools.

Activities:
TBE

02. Design, trial, and evaluate a wide range of skills and techniques in music, dance, drama, design, creativity and technology.

Activities:
TBE

03. Design, and develop an integrated arts performance program in a school.

Activities:
TBE

Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon O'Mallon

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Dance / Drama"

PracticalWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Visual Art"

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Music"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Critical reflection task1501, 02
Curriculum Design Project5001, 03
Group Performance; including Journal Part A and BParticipation in Group Video is a hurdle requirement3501, 02, 03