Becoming an Educator with an Arts Specialisation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X202
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Course ID
206406
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Students will develop a deep understanding of traditional, contemporary and emerging arts content and practices, their application to the curriculum and the role/s of a generalist primary school teacher with an arts curriculum specialisation.

  • Visual Arts
  • Media Arts

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of the arts in diverse contemporary communities and their impact upon young people
  • Identify traditional and contemporary approaches to the arts in curriculum decision making and research
  • Experience creative body-based learning in physical, digital and virtual spaces
  • Apply current approaches to technology in working with digital and media arts
  • Identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts as intrinsic to Australian histories and cultural knowledge
  • Articulate the intrinsic and instrumental value of visual arts, media arts, dance, drama and music in the school curriculum

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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