EDF5180 Visual art and design education in the secondary years 1B
Faculty of Education
EDF5180 Visual art and design education in the secondary years 1B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5179 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5180
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5180
1 unit list EDF5180 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit addresses the planning of curriculum pertinent to Australian classrooms, with a particular focus on contemporary art and design in Australia. As a preservice teacher, you will develop the capacity to embed Indigenous knowledge of visual arts and design in your curriculum. You will be given an opportunity to research contemporary Indigenous artists and designers to increase your awareness of current practice in the Australian artworld, relevant to the Australian secondary school curriculum.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Teaching contemporary Australian art and design (2000 words or equivalent)Artefact50%
- Designing assessment tasks (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
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
understand the links between contemporary art and design in Australia and the art and design curriculum
- 2
explore ways to embed Indigenous knowledges of art and design in your curriculum
- 3
demonstrate skills and subject knowledge appropriate for teaching visual art and design subjects 7-12
- 4
devise relevant summative and formative assessment tasks and/or activities for teaching and learning in visual art and design domains 7-12
- 5
reflect on both the prescribed and interpreted curriculum/s in order to support the varying capacities of a diverse student body towards successful learning experiences.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials20 hours
- Lectures4 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The range of scheduled class types will introduce you to initial art making activities and will facilitate both group and individual creative tasks to be undertaken. This format will enable you to develop and demonstrate an understanding of both overarching themes presented, engage in collaborative and authentic learning and then apply your learning creatively to developing teaching resources, lesson plans and assessments.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Chris Peers
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chris Peers
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5180?
You need EDF5179 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF5180?
EDF5180 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5182.
When is EDF5180 offered?
In 2027, EDF5180 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5180?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5180 have an exam?
No. EDF5180 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.