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Learning Area Visual Arts and Design B3 (EDUC91180)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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
EDUC91150 Learning Area Visual Arts and Design B2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Extended Mode:

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91179 Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A3
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 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
EDUC91179 Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A3
Semester 1 (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: 10 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Response: Reflective practice journal (creative artefact and exegesis)

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Mid semester30%

ePortfolio: The teacher practitioner as researcher in Visual Arts and Design Education

  • 3500 words (equivalent)
During the examination period70%

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 periodN/A

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorKate Coleman
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours of on-campus classes
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    kathryn.coleman@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 10 February 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    1. Victorian Curriculum F–10, Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design, Design and Technology
    2. VCAA Capabilities
    3. 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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Teaching (Secondary)
  • Links to additional information

    Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 10 February 2024