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12424 (v.2) Ed 463(Q) - Art for Children


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

A series of workshop activities drawn from drawing, painting, printmaking, papermaking, ceramics, three-dimensional construction, felting and other activities which are appropriate for use in early childhood and primary education. In addition, teaching strategies related to exercises and integration with other curriculum areas, as well as the development of visual literacy with children, are explored.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the elements of the visual arts language - line, colour, texture, shape, space, light, form and value; and design principles that include balance, unity, contrast, pattern, emphasis, proportion, scale, movement and rhythm. Experienced a range of media and techniques suited to different levels of children in the primary school. Demonstrated a variety of teaching and housekeeping strategies, therefore providing students with a basic understanding of the skills that will assist them to become effective teachers of art and craft. Encouraged an awareness of how art can be integrated with other subjects in the Primary curriculum thus enhancing art and the other subjects involved. Reflected, described, analysed, interpreted and evaluated their own artwork and those of others. Developed a positive attitudes towards art and crafts as an essential part of the school curriculum.

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:

(1987). Art and Crafts Syllabus K-7. Western Australia, Ministry of Education. (1998). Curriculum Framework and Outcomes and Standards Framework. Western Australia, Education Department of Western Australia. Callaway, G. and Kear, M. (1999). Teaching Artand Design in the Primary School. London, David Fulton Publishers. Herberholz, B. and Hanson, L. (1985). Early Childhood Art. (third edition). Dubuque, Wm. C. Brown Publishers. Wachowiak, F. and Clements, R.D. (1996). Emphasis Art A Qualitative Art Program for Elementary and Middle Schools. (sixth edition). USA, Longman Addison-Wesley. Allen, W. (1993). Running on Rainbows. Running on Rainbows Pty Ltd.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Carrier Project 25%, Participation 10%, Finished art pieces from workshop sessions 25%, Resource File 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Esperance Community CollegeSemester 1Y  

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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