CHILDREN AND THE ARTS
EDU3CAA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject positions The Arts in the early childhood curriculum. Students explore the developmental sequence of children (0-5) and a variety of mechanisms for expression and creativity. The content includes 2D and 3D creative arts, music, movement and media. The purpose of this subject is to enable Early Childhood teachers to construct and implement an imaginative Arts program for young children.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU1IEC or Admitted into EBECE or subject coordinators approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Children, Meaning-Making and the Arts | Recommended | Wright, S. (2012) | NSW: PEARSON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a familiarity with skills and knowledge pertaining to early childhood arts curriculum.
- Activities:
- Online materials, forums and personal explorations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Understand the role of the teacher for scaffolding creative processes.
- Activities:
- Online materials, forums and personal explorations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Design and implement quality Arts experiences for young children.
- Activities:
- Online materials, forums and personal explorations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2019, Online Study 1/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Multimodal Portfolio ( 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Planning for the Arts (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2019, Online Study 4/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend in week 46 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Multimodal Portfolio ( 2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Planning for the Arts (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |