In this course you will be provided with an introduction to the field of the Creative Arts in education. Introductory experiences in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Drama develop your foundational knowledge and understandings of the distinctive nature of subject disciplines. You will develop a critical appreciation of the unique contributions the arts make to society and how these contributions can be engaged with and interpreted in the primary school classroom. Pedagogical principles, theoretical components and practice within Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Dance are examined and applied in the design and implementation of classroom practices in school settings.

The course is complemented by a minimum of 5 days of supervised professional experience.