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Introduction

This unit will focus on partnerships as the driver for authentic and quality Arts education. This includes an exploration of partnerships with teachers of other Arts and non-Arts subjects, within school-based co-curricular activities, with respect to the Australian Curriculum cross curricular priorities and general competencies, and with the broader community and Arts industry. In this unit, you will interpret the research evidence for the benefits of Arts education partnerships, and contribute to the ongoing development of Arts education communities of practice in and beyond Tasmania.

Summary

Unit name Arts Partnerships in Education
Unit code EMT653
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Mrs Sarah Brooke
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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Learning Outcomes

  • articulate knowledge of why partnerships in arts education contribute to student learning, teacher professional learning, and development of school culture.
  • recognise and explain how partnerships can be initiated, developed and sustained to improve student learning, teacher professional learning and development of school culture.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070105 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

EMT551

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Off Campus:

Active engagement with weekly learning content and completion of associated learning activities (2 hours) and participation in weekly synchronous online tutorial (1 hour) OR asynchronous participation in online discussion (1 hour) [3 hours total]

AssessmentArts Partnerships Portfolio (50%)|Partnerships Unit Plan (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text (please only purchase the text pertaining to your SECOND Arts subject teaching specialisation):


Drama: Anderson, M, (2012). MasterClass in Drama Education: Transforming Teaching and Learning. London: Continuum.


Media Arts: Dunscombe, R., Guimarra, V., Lamb, B., Tibaldi, K., & Young, R (2017). Heinemann Media Student (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia.


Music: Please refer to the EMT652 MyLO Reading List for your required music readings.


Visual art: Hetland, L., Winner, E., Veenema, S., & Sheridan, K. (2013). Studio Thinking 2: The real benefits of visual arts education (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press. (or 3rd edition, 2022).

 

 
Recommended

Refer to MyLO for further recommended reading.

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