Study Arts Education with us: Drama, Music and Visual Arts
You may choose to examine the nature of artistic thought and pedagogy; investigate appropriate strategies for researching arts education; study contemporary arts practice in relation to drama, music or visual arts education; critically appraise a range of writings in the field of contemporary theory and apply them to the arts in educational and community contexts. You may also choose to undertake a practical investigation and present a folio of work. Your research may focus specifically on one of the following fields of arts education: drama, music, visual art, dance or media education.
- Courses in Arts Education
- Themes explored in Arts Education
- Staff in Arts Education
- Who is the program suitable for?
- Key benefits of the course
Courses in Arts in Education
You can specialise in Arts Education by choosing one of the following courses:
| Course | Part time | Full time |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies | 1 year | 6 months |
| Postgraduate Certificate in the Teaching of Shakespeare | 1 year | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies No intake in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by coursework) New Structure in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by coursework) No intake in 2010 | 3 years | 18 months |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis only) No intake in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis only) No intake in 2010 | 3 years | 18 months |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) No intake in 2010 | 2 years | 1 year |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) | 3 years | 18 months |
| Doctor of Education (by research) | 6 years | 3 years |
| Doctor of Education (by coursework) | 6 years | 3 years |
| PhD | 6 years | 3 years |
(NB. The differing lengths of the Masters programs are based on the previous qualifications/work experience of the applicant)
Themes explored in Arts Education
We are dedicated to assisting students to develop and foster their own creativity and to pursue unique research and scholarship. Together, students and staff explore critical issues in contemporary arts education, including:
- Visual culture and arts curriculum;
- The teacher as artist, the artist as teacher;
- Arts pedagogy;
- Creativity and the arts;
- Arts education in the community;
- and Social impact of the arts
Staff in Arts Education
The Artistic and Creative Education cluster have specialised skills in Arts Education and bring with them experience from diverse creative backgrounds. Internationally recognised in their fields of expertise, our staff are actively involved in state, national and international professional arts education.
Who are these programs suitable for?
Courses in Arts Education provide initial preparation and continuing professional development of teachers and other educators at the primary and secondary school level. Whether you are a current arts teacher or aspiring to be, our programs aim to advance understanding of the theory and practice of education in the arts.
Key benefits of the programs
- Collaborative and multi-disciplinary approaches to research and teaching
- Student-centred reflective learning and curriculum
- Academic staff offer a wealth of classroom experience
- Involvement with national and international research projects
- Courses are highly relevant to schools and grassroots education practices
- Supportive learning community nurtured through seminars and foucs groups