James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED1442 - Arts Education for Primary School

Townsville Mixed attendance available only to RATEP students. JCU Online offering is available only to Online B Ed Primary students enrolled in the carousel offering.

Subject Description

This subject is an introduction to The Arts in primary school, which is comprised of five (5) subjects: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts. It aims to facilitate the emergence of the artist within pre-service teachers, and nurture self-confidence and positive identity as an expressive artist and teacher. Pre-service teachers develop Arts knowledge, practices and skills, through 'Exploring', 'Creating' and 'Presenting' in the Primary years. Pre-service teachers implement techniques, skills and processes to explore creative practice and to make artworks. They will develop confidence and competence in enacting authentic Arts education in schools. Pre-service teachers will engage with the Australian Curriculum: The Arts (Prep-Year 6).

Learning Outcomes

• 4. apply design principles and elements to critique, analyse, create and perform artworks
• 2. employ a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support children's inclusive participation, engagement and learning in The Arts
• 3. design and employ engaging learning activities that engage children in authentic art experiences
• 1. apply knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies for The Arts in the primary years

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Creative performance - (30%) - Group
• Visual Arts and Media Folio - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

As the learning tasks for this subject are practical, collaborative and proactive, either attendance at online tutorials, or regular, active and independent creative work is compulsory.

Availabilities