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Learning Area Visual Arts and Design B3 (EDUC91180)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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In this additional learning area subject, specialist Visual Arts and Design Teacher Candidates synthesise and transform their knowledge of theory and practice of teaching in creative and studio learning environments, the Clinical Teaching Model and contemporary issues and philosophical debates in Visual Arts and Design Education.
The portfolio-based assessment tasks in this subject offer space to Teacher Candidates to curate their knowledge, skills, and experience in identifying and adapting appropriate pedagogical practices to differentiate teaching and meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Visual Arts and Design Teacher Candidates will develop practices for learning with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as critiquing and responding to key educational issues that impact on teaching and learning in the field.
The culminating subject is designed to support specialist Visual Arts and Design Teacher Candidates to synthesise and refine their teaching practice as creative studio-based teachers and become critically informed members of the school community that contribute to schools, educations and curriculums.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:
- Demonstrate strong Visual Arts and Design (Studio Practices and Pedagogies) subject and pedagogical content knowledge including differentiation of teaching and content selection and organisation to meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Select and integrate Visual Arts and Design (Studio Practices and Pedagogies) teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
- Critically reflect on key educational issues and theories that impact on teaching and learning in Visual Arts and Design (Studio Practices and Pedagogies).
- Identify appropriate sources of professional learning support and plan professional learning needs.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Critical and creative thinking.
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
- Reflection for continuous improvement.
- Linking theory and practice.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All Modes:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91150 | Learning Area Visual Arts and Design B2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Extended Mode:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91179 | Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A3 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Standard/Accelerated Mode:
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91179 | Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A3 | Not available in 2024 |
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Response: Reflective practice journal (creative artefact and exegesis)
| Mid semester | 30% |
ePortfolio: The teacher practitioner as researcher in Visual Arts and Design Education
| During the examination period | 70% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Total time commitment: 170 hours. Contact hours: 24 hours of on-campus classes.
Additional delivery details
This subject will be available in Semester 1, 2023.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Victorian Curriculum F–10, Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design, Design and Technology
- VCAA Capabilities
- VCE Study Designs
Recommended texts and other resources
Kara, H., Lemon, N., Mannay, D., & McPherson, M. (2021). Creative Research Methods in Education Principles and Practices. Policy Press.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024