Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Classification of instructional illustrations according to graphic characteristics, presentation format and instructional function. Visual processing and learning. Developing illustration-rich resources, including the design of original instructional visuals. Student generated illustrations. Contextually-based evaluation of the instructional effectiveness of illustrations. Approaches for the effective integration of illustrations with other information formats. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Analysed a range of illustrations from an educational perspective. Generated original visual information that facilitates learning. Used computers to prepare and present educational illustrations.Manipulated exsiting visuals in order to improve their effectiveness as resources for learning. Developed ancillary materials that support visual learning. Produced activities and materials that enable students to use drawing and image-making as tools for thinking, exploring and explaining. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Lowe, R.K. (2001). Educational Illustrations. Perth, Savant Publications. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 : 30%, Assignment 2 : 40%, Quizzes 30%. This is done by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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