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EDMT5690: Creative Arts in Early Childhood
2024 unit information
This unit emphasises the centrality of providing rich, quality Creative Arts experiences in early childhood settings. Working with young children from birth to five requires early childhood teachers to develop understandings, knowledge and skills in the Creative Arts. This unit of study explores the fundamental importance of the Arts in the ongoing development of young children's imagination and creativity. Through workshops, readings, observations and other activities, students will examine the theoretical underpinnings, research literature and practical knowledge required to help young children build on their innate love of music, movement, song, art, dance, picture books and drama. Excursions to art galleries, museums and children's theatre will also be considered. Students will also explore the need to work with parents and caregivers around the importance of arts experiences for young children. A focus on young children's engagement with the creative arts through their spontaneous play is an important feature of this unit.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5690 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDMT5555 or EDMT5551 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the importance of the creative arts in relation to the development, strengths and interests of infants, toddlers and young children
- LO2. discuss the relevant theory and research related to the creative arts demonstrating the importance of music and movement, dance, drama, singing, visual arts, media arts and art appreciation in infants’, toddlers’ and young children’s learning
- LO3. show confidence in engaging in a range of creative arts experiences
- LO4. extend your knowledge of a variety of creative arts experiences and activities to share with infants, toddlers and young children
- LO5. demonstrate understanding of the nexus between practice, theory and research in relationship to the creative arts through planning, implementing and evaluating creative arts play during professional experience
- LO6. show understanding of the importance of working in partnership with young children, colleagues and families in facilitating creative arts experiences
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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