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Arts Specialisation

Code SPAAQG

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About this Specialisation

This specialisation provides an opportunity for students to develop skills and pedagogical strategies in the general arts.

Students will build on the practical arts knowledge gained in the core arts units and develop further understandings and skills in drama, music and visual arts.

Code

SPAAQG

Availability & Campus

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Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
ECS4261Professional Engagement in Early Childhood Education15
AED4270Visual Arts in Education15
AED4271Music Arts in Education15
AED4272Drama Arts in Education15

Students may complete EDU4227 Internship as an alternative to the units listed above, with the permission of the Course Coordinator/Associate Dean.

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

This course is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood sector including working with children in day care (birth to age four), kindergarten, preschool, pre-primary and years 1 to 3 in primary school.

Possible future job titles

Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Pre-Primary Teacher, Junior Primary Teacher, Pedagogical Leader.

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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