The Teaching of Art

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QCA520

 Teaching Art at Secondary Level

Core

2

-

QCA521

 Post Practicum Evaluation

Core

1

-

QCA522

 Two Dimensional Studies

Core

2

-

QCA523

 Three Dimensional Studies

Core

2

-

QCA524

 Art Practice: In-depth Studio Practice and Pedagogy

Core

2

-
     
     
QCA520   Teaching Art at Secondary Level
     
   

The module looks into how the teaching of art has evolved over history. It will introduce key classical and contemporary theories of adolescent development and their implication in the visual arts education and examines how these educational theories and concepts influence the teaching and assessment of art in secondary schools.
     
     
QCA521   Post Practicum Evaluation
     
   

Building on the student teachers’ practicum experience, the module engages student teachers in relating the various educational theories and concepts learnt in the previous semester to their own art teaching. It will also explore the various practices of schools and examine the underpinning philosophies and values they adopt in their arts programme in relation to government initiatives and policies.
     
     
QCA522   Two Dimensional Studies
     
    The emphasis on two dimensional studio practice involving an exploration of theoretical underpinnings of creative processes and curricular implications.
     
     
QCA523   Three Dimensional Studies
     
    This module investigates the use of clay, a traditional but exceptionally versatile medium in the 3Dstudios/classroom. Clay as a medium of expression and learning will be discussed in relation to the curricular objectives through an investigation of traditional and contemporary practices and teaching methodologies. The learning of our cultural history through ceramic artefacts is also incorporated.
     
QCA524   Art Practice: In-depth Studio Practice and Pedagogy
     
    Building on the three modules in Semester I, the development by student teachers of a body of work in a chosen area of studio practice, to be used as a focus to investigate and formulate teaching methodologies in secondary art education.