Introduction
This unit will introduce you to key theories and research praxis in arts education. Beginning with an exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of the role and value of arts, culture and education in society, you will examine research evidence of the attributes and affordances of quality arts education for academic, personal and social learning. You will investigate key issues in the historical development of at least two arts education disciplines and subjects (i.e.drama, music, media arts, visual arts) and become familiar with current discourses and debates articulated in key Australian and international arts education and curriculum scholarship. By the end of the unit, you will have developed a foundation understanding of the interrelated fields of arts, culture and education, and familiarity with critical studies and contemporary approaches to scholarship in arts education.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Arts Education |
| Unit code | EMT552 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Abbey MacDonald |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, analyse and respond to current issues surrounding the role and value of the arts in contemporary society and the ways in which these inform arts education.
- Recognise and articulate the distinct value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts to Australian cultural and educational practice.
- Recognise and distinguish between the elements and processes of art form(s).
- Review, analyse and synthesise research relevant to the ways in which students learn in the arts.
- Interpret the research evidence for the benefits of arts education for the purposes of advocacy.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
EMT502Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Please note this unit is offered in fully external mode and administered via MyLO. As the first of four fully online units that comprise the MTeach Arts Specialisation, an approach to learning that embodies the following are essential to supporting your success: • high levels of independence, organisation and responsibility for your own personal study plan, • consistent and regular interaction with, and contribution to the online learning experience and all associated activities, and; • engagement with the full complement of learning resources and experiences. Your teacher will flag opportunities and encourage you to participate in face to face and practice-based interactions, including (but not limited to) Teacher Professional Learning organisations’ scheduled events and other one-off Faculty and Arts industry events. Content for EMT552 Foundations of Arts Education is assembled across four modules. Module One involves a short introductory experience where we will be exploring unit outcomes, assessment opportunities, engaging with the design of the unit. Module Two (Experiencing Elements and Processes of Arts Education) provides purposeful scheduled space within the semester for you to seek out and participate in experiential arts creating and performing opportunities that are accessible to you. For Module Three, we ruminate the question ‘what is “Australian” about an Australian Arts Curriculum?’ in relation to the three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum (Learning area, General Capabilities and Cross Curriculum Priorities). In Module Four, students investigate the affordances of creativity and approaches for navigating ethical considerations while teaching the creative arts. |
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| Assessment | Arts Education debate and position statement (50%)|Arts practice-based experiment and discussion (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
In this unit, downloadbale PDFs of each week's required readings are embedded in the weekly/modular content in MyLO. |
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| Recommended | You are encouraged to join the relevant arts teacher professional associations for your area of specialisation. For example, if you live in Tasmania: • Drama Tas for dance and drama educators: https://www.dramatas.org.au/ • ATOM Australian Teachers of Media Victoria for media arts educators: https://atomvic.org/ • TATA Tasmania Art Teachers Association for visual arts educators: https://www.tata.org.au/services • ASME Australian Society for Music Education Tasmanian Chapter: https://www.asme.edu.au/p/membership/ and/or TMTA Tasmanian Music Teachers Association: https://www.tmta.com.au/ |
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