483-144 Learning Area (Sec) Visual Arts B

A degree in visual arts including art theory/history, a major study in one practical studio area and minor studies in a second practical studio area.

483-132 Learning Area (Sec) Visual Arts A

This study focuses on the teaching of the arts criticism and aesthetics and past and present context sub-strands of The Victorian Curriculum and Standards Framework in the visual arts. Students will study the role of the art critic and art historian as they plan learning experiences involving pupils responding to artworks. The focus will be upon the development of spoken and written skills in art practice, curriculum content and how pupil achievement in the field of cultural theory of the visual arts can be recognised, assessed and reported. The course will include the study of classroom strategies, the management of art appreciation experiences and resource planning. The program will focus on the development of secondary programs in art appreciation drawing upon learning and curriculum theories relevant to aesthetic experience and current issues relating to pedagogy, cultural practice and curriculum development.

Assignments totalling 4000 words or equivalent.