School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Art Education Foundations
  • Unit Code

    AED2203
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Julia MORRIS

Description

This unit introduces noted writers and thinkers in the field of visual arts education. It surveys the planning of art projects and lessons. A range of (multiple) literacies are introduced as goals for art teachers. Workshop activities culminate in the production of curriculum materials and teaching resources.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EDU1010

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AED3211, AED4210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse an integrated visual arts learning program.
  2. Design, present and evaluate a brief lesson on a visual arts learning theory - microteaching.
  3. Explain the structure of Western Australian Curriculum Framework and relate this to the emerging Australian Curriculum.
  4. Formulate a concept of visual arts education which synthesises the philosophic and psychological models of child development.
  5. Identify the contribution of major theorists in the field of visual arts education.
  6. Make a clearly expressed contribution to any discussion of topics under review.
  7. Produce a range of resource materials to support the delivery of the program.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to Western Australian and Australian Curriculum materials for the Arts.
  2. Knowledge of pioneers in the field of visual arts education and visual literacy
  3. Pedagogy for visual arts education.
  4. Planning and delivery of small teaching experiences in visual arts.
  5. Practical analysis of visual arts activities.
  6. Psychological and developmental concerns as they relate to visual arts education.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit consists of formal lectures, practical workshops and student research. The unit is underpinned by a Reader, prescribed text, collaborative learning experiences, individual student support and on-line resources through Blackboard.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCurriculum assignment60%
PresentationMicroteaching40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Art Education Foundations
  • Unit Code

    AED2203
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Julia MORRIS

Description

This unit introduces noted writers and thinkers in the field of visual arts education. It surveys the planning of art projects and lessons. A range of (multiple) literacies are introduced as goals for art teachers. Workshop activities culminate in the production of curriculum materials and teaching resources.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EDU1010

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AED3211, AED4210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse an integrated visual arts learning program.
  2. Design, present and evaluate a brief lesson on a visual arts learning theory - microteaching.
  3. Explain the structure of Western Australian Curriculum Framework and relate this to the emerging Australian Curriculum.
  4. Formulate a concept of visual arts education which synthesises the philosophic and psychological models of child development.
  5. Identify the contribution of major theorists in the field of visual arts education.
  6. Make a clearly expressed contribution to any discussion of topics under review.
  7. Produce a range of resource materials to support the delivery of the program.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to Western Australian and Australian Curriculum materials for the Arts.
  2. Knowledge of pioneers in the field of visual arts education and visual literacy
  3. Pedagogy for visual arts education.
  4. Planning and delivery of small teaching experiences in visual arts.
  5. Practical analysis of visual arts activities.
  6. Psychological and developmental concerns as they relate to visual arts education.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit consists of formal lectures, practical workshops and student research. The unit is underpinned by a Reader, prescribed text, collaborative learning experiences, individual student support and on-line resources through Blackboard.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentCurriculum assignment60%
PresentationMicroteaching40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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