EDF2069 Primary creative arts
Faculty of Education
EDF2069 Primary creative arts is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF2069
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF2069
No unit lists EDF2069 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Education
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit explores and develops a range of pedagogical practices across the creative arts methods of The Arts curriculum: Dance, Drama, Music, Media Arts and Visual Arts. You will be supported to develop confidence and competence to teach the four interrelated strands of The Arts (F-6) curriculum: Exploring, Developing Practices, Creating and Presenting, in primary classrooms. The unit has an experiential and group-based learning focus, underpinned by a scholarly approach to evidence-based practice and reflective analysis of both teaching and philosophical ideas in Arts education.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Arts practice and research project (2000 words equivalent)Project50%
- Peer teaching and reflection (2000 words equivalent)Project50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
take a critical position with respect to fundamental scholarly concepts in creative arts education and the specifics of dance, drama, music, media arts and visual arts
- 2
actively demonstrate basic competencies in practical and creative components of one or more of the specific creative arts disciplines as they apply to teaching and learning
- 3
interpret and understand the place of the creative arts content and pedagogy within the wider primary curriculum
- 4
adopt a reflective approach and enact a range of inclusive planning, performing, sharing and teaching strategies
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
- the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Helen Grimmett
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2069?
EDF2069 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF2069 offered?
In 2027, EDF2069 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF2069?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF2069 have an exam?
No. EDF2069 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.