Learning Area Visual Arts & Des (SI) A3 (EDUC91291)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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In this third learning area subject, Interns 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, Interns are supported to become reflective teachers of Visual Arts and Design with an understanding of relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers. Interns 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 Interns 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, Interns 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

On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to demonstrate:

  • 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: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91263 Learning Area Visual Arts & Des (SI) A2
July (Online)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91179 Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A3
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Report: Written report on current issues in Visual Arts and Design

  • 2500 words
4 weeks after the end of the intensive 50%

ePortfolio: Portfolio of teaching resources in Visual Art & Design (7-10 and VCE)

  • 2500 words (equivalent)
8 weeks after the end of the intensive50%

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: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • January
    CoordinatorAna Ward-Davies
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours (16 hours of on-campus classes and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities).
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 January 2025 to 17 January 2025
    Last self-enrol date 6 January 2025
    Census date31 January 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail14 March 2025
    Assessment period ends22 April 2025

    January contact information

    Ana Ward-Davies <ana.warddavies@unimelb.edu.au>

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

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) Internship
  • Links to additional information

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

Last updated: 4 March 2025