Unit Set Information

Art Education Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAQO

Emphasis is placed on visual literacy, visual culture and collaborative pedagogies, whilst acknowledging the importance of individual creative practice. The units cover school curricula, teaching strategies, and the development and assessment of teaching programmes.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to complete a major in visual arts (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) including all of the following: practical studies in 2 and 3 and/or 4 dimensional art forms, art theory/history (a minimum of one year), and studio art making practice (a minimum of one year). The study of visual arts must be developed as a discrete discipline. Vocationally oriented courses are not recognised as equivalent. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level study in visual arts with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Geoffrey LUMMIS

Related Careers

Teacher, Visual Arts Teacher

Employment Opportunities

This specialisation is for students wishing to become secondary visual arts teachers.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
AED6711Art Education Foundations10
AED6712Secondary Art Education10

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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