Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A3 (EDUC91179)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this third learning area subject, Teacher Candidates will consolidate their understandings of the theory and practice of teaching, and the Clinical Teaching Model, with particular attention given to the critique of contemporary issues and debates on Visual Arts and Design within Australia and beyond. Through this subject, Teacher Candidates are supported to become reflective teachers of Visual Arts and Design with an understanding of relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers. Teacher Candidates are also supported to become critical, informed members of the school community who are able to reflect on school and education curriculum and policies, as well as the resources and infrastructure available for Visual Arts and Design education.
The assessment tasks in this subject will support Teacher Candidates in strengthening their skills in identifying and adapting appropriate pedagogical practices to differentiate teaching and meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as critiquing and responding to key educational issues that impact on teaching and learning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:
- Demonstrate strong Visual Arts and Design 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 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.
- 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: 30 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91149 | Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - 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: 30 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Report: Written report on current issues in Visual Art & Design
| Mid semester | 50% |
ePortfolio: Portfolio of teaching resources in Visual Art & Design (7-10 and VCE)
| During the examination period | 50% |
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: 30 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Katey Coleman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of on-campus classes Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 30 March 2025
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
- Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 30 March 2025