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Overview

In this course you will be provided with an introduction to the field of the Creative Arts in education. Introductory experiences in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama develop your foundational knowledge and understandings of the distinctive nature of subject disciplines. You will develop a critical appreciation of the unique contributions the arts make to society and how these contributions can be engaged with and interpreted in the primary school classroom. Pedagogical principles, theoretical components and practice within Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance are examined and applied in the design and implementation of classroom practices in school settings.

The course is complemented by a minimum of 5 days of supervised professional experience.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Enrolment in 8925 Master of Teaching (Primary)

Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$516
Domestic Students	$3570
International Students	$4830

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Study Level
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Postgraduate

Offering Terms
Depending on the Academic Calendar type, an offering term generally refers to an academic teaching period of between 8-13 weeks in duration.

Term 3

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

070100 Teacher Education

Creative Arts (K-6)

EDST6786

6 Units of Credit