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EDU3453 Arts Technology and Teaching

Subject Cat-nbr Class Term Mode Description Units Campus
EDU 3453 79422 2, 2008 ONC Arts Technology and Teaching 1.00 Springfield
Academic group: FOEDU
Academic org: FOE002
Student contribution band: National Priority Teaching
ASCED code: 070103

Contents


STAFFING

Examiner: David Cleaver
Moderator: Janice Jones


RATIONALE

The new media challenge teachers to develop the technical and critical literacies to describe, analyse and teach using new technologies. It is important that anyone entering the teaching profession understands the way in which modern technology supports and enhances arts teaching and learning.



SYNOPSIS

In this course, students will be exposed to a range of technologies including scanning personal images and manipulation of computer generated sound. Students will experiment with images and sound using appropriate software. The content covered will deal with visual and aural cognition and its transference into the production of images and organised sound using technology sufficient for classroom teaching. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.



OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course students will be able to:

1.
developing an understanding of visual and aural cognition and the influence of computers on visual and aural awareness (Assignment 1)
2.
developing skills in using computers to manipulate images and sound sufficient for classroom teaching (Assignment 1 and 2)
3.
producing a series of experimental computer images using a chosen theme and produce arrangements using appropriate computer software (Assignment 1)
4.
producing a major computer manipulated presentation based on a personal artwork complemented with sound effects (Assignment 2)
5.
acquiring technical arts knowledge sufficient for classroom teaching (Assignment 1)
6.
demonstrating critical and evaluative skills sufficient for classroom teaching (Assignment 1)
7.
demonstrate competence in and appropriate use of language and literacy, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and bibliographic referencing (Assignment 1 and 2)


TOPICS


Description Weighting (%)
1. Software for visual and aural presentation
 30.00
2. Technology for the arts classroom
 30.00
3. Using and manipulating images
 20.00
4. Critical and evaluative skills
 20.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) The arts: years 1-10 Syllabus (Available: http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/yrs1to10/kla/arts/docs/syllabus/syllabus.pdf) [Accessed 10 02 2005]



REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

(Available: http://studentweb.usq.edu.au/).

Strictly film school (online) (Available: http://www.filmref.com/siteinfo.html).

Dreamweaver Tutorials, Etheos online tutorials (online) (Available: http://www.entheosweb.com/dreamweaver/default.asp).

Radio IMERSD (online) (Available: http://www29.griffith.edu.au/radioimersd/).

Whether you are on, or off campus, the USQ Library is an excellent source of information http://www.usq.edu.au/library/ . The gateway to education resources is here... http://www.usq.edu.au/library/faculties/education/default.htm

Apple University Consortium (online) (Available: http://www.auc.edu.au/HomePage).

Deitz, C (nd) How to Create Your Own Podcast- A Step-by-Step Tutorial on Podcasting (online) (Available: http://radio.about.com/od/podcastin1/a/aa030805a.htm).

Unicef magic (Available: http://www.unicef.org/magic/).

Van Orden, J 2005, How to Podcast (online) (Available: http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/indes.htm).



STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY HOURS
Group Work 13.00
Private Study 126.00
Workshops 26.00


ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description Marks out of Wtg(%) Due date
ASSIGN1:TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH 40.00 40.00 05 Sep 2008
ASSIGN2:TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT 60.00 60.00 24 Oct 2008

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

  1. Attendance requirements:
    It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
  2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
    To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
  3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
    If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
  4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
    To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
  5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
    The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
  6. Examination information:
    There is no examination in this course.
  7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
    There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
  8. University Regulations:
    Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

1. The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the examiner.
2. Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of request being made by the examiner. The student must retain this copy until the grade for this course has been finalised.
3. In accordance with the University's assignment extension policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances. All items may be resubmitted.
4. The Faculty will normally only accept assessments that have been written, typed or printed on paper-based media. The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile. Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
5. Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of a course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the Examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study.
6. Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination); IDM (Incomplete - Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).
7. When there is more than one marker for a single item of assessment, the distributed patterns and means for the different markers will be compared and marks adjusted if necessary.
8. Marking criteria are provided in course material as mark sheets/guides or as part of assignment specifications.
9. All assessment items must be submitted with a pass overall gained.
11. Summative assessment items will receive a numerical score. Any ungraded assessment requirement will receive a Pass, Fail or Incomplete.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  1. Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to USQConnect for this course.
  2. Students are to use a recognised referencing system a specified by the course examiner.
  3. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.
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