This unit aims to develop students' understanding of the role of the Creative Arts in the lives, learning and development of young children. Students will develop understandings of the elements and principles of Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Dance as relevant to young children's playful artistic explorations. Students will develop their understanding of the early childhood teacher's role in planning, implementation evaluating play-based learning environments that support children's meaning making through Creative Arts. They will also gain skills in the development of early childhood Creative Arts curriculum using the Early Years Learning Framework.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Education |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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66 credit points including EDEC2006 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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EDEC2001 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Amanda Niland, amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Georgia Freebody, georgia.freebody@sydney.edu.au |
Olivia Karaolis, olivia.karaolis@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Jill Holland, jill.holland@sydney.edu.au |