Learning Area Visual Arts & Des (SI) B3 (EDUC91292)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this additional learning area subject, specialist Visual Arts and Design Interns 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 Interns 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 Interns 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 Interns 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, Interns 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

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