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Arts and Artistry: Studio to Classroom (EDUC90493)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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July
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This practice-based subject will enable students to extend their practical and theoretical understanding of the arts in primary education. Students will be supported in the development of their arts skills, teaching and artistry, in preparation for the range of contemporary arts practices (from the generalist classroom, to specialist arts teaching in schools and other cultural centres). The subject will entail immersive integrated arts seminars with Arts educators, an 'artist in residence' and children from local primary schools. Weekly seminars will involve individual and collaborative experiences supported by theories of aesthetic curriculum and embodied learning. The subject will support students in understanding the processes associated with arts making with children. Students will create their own studio-based work, undertake site visits, work directly with children in studio and school settings, and engage in theoretically-informed reflection.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:

  • Reflect on the ways in which educational theory in the arts informs teaching practice in primary education;
  • Create, analyse and synthesise disciplinary and pedagogical understandings to create productive learning environments that empower learners;
  • Design, interpret and develop practice-based learning action plans to engage children in the arts;
  • Examine and critically analyse learner engagement and effectiveness of pedagogies and practices through reflective practice;
  • Articulate a professional learning pathway for integrating the arts within contemporary arts practices (from the generalist classroom, to specialist arts teaching in schools and other cultural settings).

Generic skills

MTeach graduates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:

  • Clinical reasoning and thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Evidence based decision making
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Teamwork and professional collaboration
  • Learning to learn and metacognition
  • Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
  • Reflection for continuous improvement
  • Linking theory and practice
  • Inquiry and research
  • Active and participatory citizenship.

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:

Option 1

Master of Teaching (Secondary) candidates who are undertaking an Arts Learning Area (Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts)

Option 2

Master of Teaching (Primary) candidates who have completed:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90887 Primary Arts Education 1
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 6.25

AND

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90888 Primary Arts Education 2
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 6.25

OR

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90372 Primary Arts Education No longer available

Option 3

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) candidates who have completed:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90563 Engaging Children in the Arts
June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Arts artefact and exegesis

  • 2000 words
Mid semester40%

Reflective Essay

  • 3000 words
End of semester60%
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% of all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshopsThroughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • July
    Principal coordinatorMarnee Watkins
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period18 July 2022 to 16 September 2022
    Last self-enrol date29 July 2022
    Census date12 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends31 October 2022

    July contact information

    Dr Marnee Watkins: m.watkins@unimelb.edu.au
    Jennifer Stevens-Ballinger: jstev@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject has an enrolment quota of 60 students. Preference will be given to MTeach Primary students completing the associated Specialised Pathway. Your subject enrolment will not be confirmed until the selection process has been run.

Last updated: 12 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Sinclair, C., Jeanneret, N., O’Toole, J. and Hunter, M. (Eds.) (2017). Education in the Arts (Third edition). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

  • Related Handbook entries

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    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Teaching (Primary)

Last updated: 12 November 2022