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EDUP3008: Creative Arts 3

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit builds on Creative Arts experiences in Year 1 and Year 2, and comprises three Creative Arts components: Media Arts, Music and Dance. It continues to develop and extend both theoretical and practical/studio work across a range of art forms appropriate for primary age children.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDUP3008
Academic unit Education
Credit points 4
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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90 credit points including (EDUP2005 and EDUP2008 and EDUP2009 and EDUP2010 and EDUP2007)
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Victoria Campbell, victoria.campbell@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Kirsty McGeoch, kirsty.mcgeoch@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Iris McGill, iris.mcgill@sydney.edu.au
Nancy Cincotta, nancy.cincotta@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment group assignment Short film
Small groups develop a 1 minute short film
50% Week 06
Due date: 30 Mar 2022 at 23:59
1400 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO5
Assignment Short Film Process Evaluation
Details of student's individual contribution.
5% Week 06
Due date: 30 Mar 2022 at 23:59
150 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1
Assignment Reflective scrapbook
Reflective scrapbook - documenting creative arts experiences.
45% Week 13
Due date: 25 May 2022 at 23:59
1450 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO5 LO4 LO3
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Short film: In small collaborative groups, students will develop a short film (1 minute). The film will include evidence and understanding of relevant aesthetic considerations of topics covered in the media arts strand, with a focus on the artform of film.
  • Reflective scrapbook: Students will document their journey through the Creative Arts in a reflective scrapbook. They are asked to provide one journal entry per week for music and dance only (8 entries in total) in electronic form (ie blog, powerpoint, digital story, vlog etc.). Entries should be critical reflections, not purely descriptive, and be supported by wider reading.  Implications for future teaching and professional learning also need to be considered. (Each entry should be approximately 185 words).
  • Short Film Process Evaluation: Each member of the group needs to complete a process evaluation sheet that documents their overall contribution to the project.

Detailed information for assessments can be found on Canvas (including criteria and rubrics)

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

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WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Media Arts: Media based communication practices in local and global communities. Tropfest Jr TSI (tropfest signature item) - stimulus for own short film. Shot types Lecture (1 hr) LO1
Media Arts: Story principles: concept, intent, character, setting Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5
Week 02 Media Arts: Skills & techniques: capturing, recording, directing; composition Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 03 Media Arts: Editing: communicating meaning; sequencing images Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO5
Week 04 Music: Performing – playing Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 05 Music: Performing – singing and moving Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 06 Music: Listening and organising sound Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 07 Music: Integrating music in the wider curriculum Workshop (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 09 Dance: The body Workshop (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 10 Dance: Effort and dynamics Workshop (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 11 Dance: Space - general and personal space Workshop (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 12 Dance: Integrating dance in the wider curriculum Workshop (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided on Canvas.
  • Class requirements: Due to the experiential nature of the Creative Arts workshops in this Unit, it is expected that students will attend ALL Media Arts, Music and Dance workshops, and the introductory lecture. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 4 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 80-100 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

 

  • Gibson, R., & Ewing, R. (2020). Transforming the curriculum through the arts (2nd Ed.). Melbourne: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Ewing, R. (2011). The arts and Australian education: Realising potential. Melbourne: ACER. [www.acer.edu.au/documents/AER-58.pdf]
  • Anderson, M., & Jefferson, M. (2009). Teaching the screen: Film education for generation next. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.

All required texts listed above, and other readings for this unit are included on the Canvas reading list portal.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. further understand the content and intent of Media Arts in the primary curriculum and apply fundamental aesthetic knowledge and skills in Media Arts learning, focusing on film.
  • LO2. further develop skills in the three activity areas of performing, organising sound and listening in the Music component of the NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus
  • LO3. gain further understanding of the Dance component of the NSW K-6 Creative Arts Syllabus and enhance knowledge of the elements of dance (space, time, dynamics, action, relationship, structure).
  • LO4. expand and refine skills in planning and implementing learning and teaching experiences in the Creative Arts
  • LO5. develop further expertise in programming Music, Dance and Media Arts across the K-6 curriculum.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
4.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
LO5
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.2.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.5.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.5.1 A (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1 A (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.3.1 A (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
4.1.1 A (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
4.5.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The weighting for the 'film project' has been increased in response to student feedback.

Please note that an adjustment of a 3,000 word limit has been made in the assessment section of the 2021 UOS outline in order to comply with FASS guidelines for 4 credit point UOS.

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