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Design (Hons)/Education (Sec) - 4061

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Contact: Dr Karen Maras

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Typical Duration: 5 Years  

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 6

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 240

UAC Code: 422141

Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements

International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements

Award(s):

Bachelor of Design (Honours)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

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Program Description
The Dual degree program, Bachelor of Design (Honours) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is a five-year program (240 UOC) for intending secondary school teachers. The program is a nationally accredited pre-service qualification.

The program enables students to pursue a teaching specialisation in Visual Arts, with the option of a second teaching specialisation in Graphics and Multimedia Technology. The program covers both theoretical and practical aspects of education, including 80 days supervised professional experience in at least two different secondary schools.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The Bachelor of Design Honours (BDes Hons) aims to provide students with a sound knowledge base for entry into a wide range of design-related professions. Students will acquire an understanding of the history and theory of design, in addition to design practice.

The aim of the UNSW BEd (Secondary) is to prepare its graduates for careers as secondary school teachers. It seeks to do this by providing instruction and experience in the areas of educational theory, pedagogy, planning, diversity and management.

The Graduate Attributes for the UNSW BEd (Secondary) are as follows:
  1. Know students and how they learn
  2. Know the content and how to teach it
  3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
  4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
  5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
  6. Engage in professional learning
  7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
Requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual Mode

Program Structure
The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 UOC) are:
  1. Education Core (66 UOC)
  2. Prescribed Education method electives (24 UOC)
  3. Prescribed Education elective (6 UOC)

Core

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Professional Experience

EDST2002, EDST6760 and EDST6761 provide students with a total of 80 days of professional experience in secondary schools and other educational settings.

Prescribed Education Methods

Students complete two courses in Visual Arts Method (12 UOC) and two courses in either Extension Visual Arts Method or Graphics and Multimedia Technology Method (12 UOC).

The teaching specialisation requirements are summarised below:
 
Teaching Specialisation
 Prerequisites
Visual Arts (single method)
24UOC at Level 2 and above in Ceramics, Jewellery, Object Design, Spatial Design, or Textiles
Extension Visual Arts (double method)
24UOC at Level 2 and above in Ceramics, Jewellery, Object Design, Spatial Design, or Textiles
Graphics and Multimedia Technology (single method)
 24 UOC at Level 2 and above in Graphics Media or Media Arts

Prescribed Education Electives

A Prescribed Education Elective is any course chosen by the student from the offerings of the School of Education.

English Proficiency

Proficiency in English is essential in all Education courses.

It is expected that all applicants will have a Higher School Certificate minimum Band 5 in Standard English, English as a Second Language or Advanced English, or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or the equivalent.

National Literacy and Numeracy Test

Students must pass a national literacy and numeracy test as part of the program requirements.

Award with Distinction

High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 in each program and who have completed at least 48 UOC in each program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".

Honours

After completion of 144 UOC including all of the requirements of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) dual degree, high achieving students may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509. A minimum WAM of 70 in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) component of the dual degree is required for entry into Honours.

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) program 4509

Academic Rules

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in Dual mode and complete 96 UOC;
  2. complete the method requirements for one or two areas of teaching specialisation
  3. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
  4. complete at least 30 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses

Requirements for the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The degree of Bachelor of Design is awarded as an Honours degree.

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (144 UOC) are:

Level 1

Level 2

  • Design Studio (Stream 1) (12 UOC)
  • Design Studio (Stream 2) (12 UOC)
  • Contextual Studies (6 UOC)

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Design Studios

Design Studio stream courses account for 48 UOC (8 courses). Students should choose two streams of four courses from the following studios:

Contextual Studies

Students must complete 12 UOC in Contextual Studies, normally in their 2nd year, from approved courses (as listed below):

Honours

Honours is awarded on the basis of meritorious performance across the whole program, and performance in the Honours Research Project.

Students will be considered for the award of honours according to the following scale, which includes the Weighted Average Mark (WAM) for all completed courses, and results from the Honours research project.
  • Honours Class 1: If WAM greater than or equal to 75.0 and Honours Research Project mark greater than or equal to 85
  • Honours Class 2 Division 1: else WAM greater than or equal to 70.0 and Project mark greater than or equal to 75
  • Honours Class 2 Division 2: else WAM greater than or equal to 65.0 and Project mark greater than or equal to 65
  • Honours Class 3: else WAM greater than or equal to 50.0 and Project mark greater than or equal to 50

Academic Rules
  • Complete 144 UOC of Design core
  • Complete at least 30 UOC of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II or Level III courses

Sample Program

4061 Bachelor of Design (Honours) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Semester 1 intake (Example only)
 Semester 1Semester 2UOC
Level 1EDST1101 Educational Psychology 1 (6)EDST1104 Social Perspectives in Education (6)48
ADAD1001 Studio Gateway 1 (6)ADAD1002 Studio Gateway 2 (6)
SAHT1101 Creative Practices: Contexts (6)SAHT1102 Creative Practices: Methods (6)
SDES1001 Design Gateway 1 (6)SDES1002 Design Gateway 2 (6)
Level 2EDST2003 Learning and Teaching Introductory Perspectives (6)EDST2002 Professional Engagement (6)48
Design Studio (Stream 1) (6)Design Studio (Stream 1) (6)
Design Studio (Stream 2) (6)Design Studio (Stream 2) (6)
EDST1108 Indigenous Perspectives (6)Contextual Studies (6)
Level 3EDST4084 Managing the Classroom (6)EDST4080 Special Education: Inclusive Education (6)48
EDST6760 Professional Experience 1 (6)Design Studio (Stream 1) (6)
EDST6775 Visual Arts Method 1 (6)Design Studio (Stream 2) (6)
EDST6771 Graphics and Multimedia Technology Method 1 (6) OR
EDST6777 Extension Visual Arts Method 1 (6)		ADAD3114 Research Foundations (6)
Level 4EDST4096 Responding to Gifted and Talented Students (6)EDST4081 Professional Issues in Teaching (6)48
SDES2116 Design Practice (6)EDST6761 Professional Experience 2/Internship (6)
Design Studio (Stream 1) (6)EDST6776 Visual Arts Method 2 (6)
Design Studio (Stream 2) (6)EDST6772 Graphics and Multimedia Technology Method 2 OR
EDST6778 Extension Visual Arts Method 2 (6)
Level 5ADAD4010 Honours Research Project A (12)ADAD4000 Professional Experience Project A (6)48
EDST Elective (6)ADAD4011 Honours Research Project B (18)
Contextual Studies (6)
TOTAL: 240 UOC

Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

Important Information
The Academic Rules for the UNSW BDes Hons BEd (Secondary) and the online enrolment facility provide students with a wide range of course choices. The online enrolment facility checks that students meet the enrolment requirements for individual courses but not that a course complies with Program Rules. Students are responsible for ensuring they are enrolling in accordance with the Academic Rules outlined above. Students should not assume that because they have enrolled in a course online that the course is automatically credited to their degree program.

Further Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Centre for advice.
Tel: + 61 2 9385 2289
Email: arts@unsw.edu.au
Location: Room G1 Ground Floor, Morven Brown building (C20)
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
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