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Introduction

This unit provides an introduction to working with the Arts in educational contexts. In this unit you will develop an understanding of the distinctive value of Arts education, particularly the opportunities that it provides to deliver integrated and creative early childhood and primary learning experiences. By the end of this unit, you will be better able to articulate the value of the Arts in education; engage with the essential elements and processes of each of the five art forms (dance, drama, media arts, music and visual art); apply the Arts organising strands of making and responding across the art form areas; and understand the critical role of the teacher in initiating quality arts education in and across a school curriculum.

Summary

Unit name Introduction to Arts Education
Unit code EMT694
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

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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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • explain and analyse the key values underlying the inclusion of the Arts in school education
  • identify the elements of each of the five art forms (dance, drama, media arts, music and visual art) through experiential practice.
  • synthesise key literature and apply the Australian curriculum in the arts organising strands of making and responding to plan for integrated cross-curriculum arts learning.
  • appraise the critical role of the teacher in initiating quality arts education in and across the curriculum.

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
070103 $613.00 $613.00 not applicable
  • 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

EMT502

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly online tutorials (2 hours), independent learning (8 hours)

You will be required to access weekly online recorded presentations, video materials, and readings to augment your weekly textbook readings, zoom tutorials and discussion board contributions.

AssessmentArts Education Blog (ePortfolio) (50%)|Lesson Sequence (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text: Sinclair, C., Jeanneret, N., O’Toole, J. & Hunter, M. (2017). Education in the arts (3rd Ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press
Recommended

Recommended Readings are set by the Unit Coordinator as readings that will be useful for this Unit to develop your knowledge and understanding of teaching and course specific content. If you are seeking sources of evidence to support your assessment work, you will find these readings a useful starting point. There is no requirement to buy these texts/materials. All recommended readings are listed on the Library Reading List (accessed below).

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