ECE340 - Creative Arts 2: Visual Arts and Drama
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online, Community Based Delivery (CBD)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in E330, E333 or E334 |
| Prerequisite: | 10 credit points including ECE111 and ECE112 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week in non-placement teaching weeks NIKERI (CBD): 1 x 1-hour online seminars per week for 8-weeks |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week in non-placement teaching weeks |
| Note: | *Community Based Delivery (CBD) is for National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation NIKERI Institute students only. |
Content
This unit immerses students in the theory and practice of teaching and learning through visual arts and drama. It develops personal arts skills by creating, making and responding to experiences and learning materials. Students engage in arts-based learning reflecting Australia's cultural landscape, aligning with state and national curriculum frameworks. The unit explores critical thinking opportunities in visual arts and drama, linking teaching and learning theories to early childhood education. It encourages critical pedagogical perspectives on the arts in interdisciplinary education, emphasising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Students further develop their skills in using e-technologies and digital media for both creative expression and the development of digital resources. The unit focusses on imaginative play and explorative learning experiences to assist students to develop innovative strategies to foster empathy, critical thinking, and creativity.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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