Unit Set Information

Arts Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code SPAAQG

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. The Arts form an important and integral part of primary education and participation in the Arts fosters safe, creative, motivating and inclusive learning environments.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. The Arts form an important and integral part of primary education and participation in the Arts fosters safe, creative, motivating and inclusive learning environments.

Disclaimer

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Related Careers

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

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.

Specialisation 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.


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.

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