Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

esulting works should identify an informed understanding of the
ethical, cultural, historical and theoretical issues surrounding the
work. This unit is undertaken in one of the following studio
disciplines: Painting, Print Media, Textiles, Sculpture, Electronic
Arts and Design.
VIS5211 30 Credit Points
Studio 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS5111 Studio 1
Further development of candidate's studio intentions in terms of
subject matter, media, and technical process.
VIS5212 30 Credit Points
Studio Analysis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Studio analysis. This subject explores the articulation of the
candidate's studio practice and current theoretical issues.
VIS6101 30 Credit Points
Masters Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The preparation of thesis material on the theme proposed for
thesis topic.
VIS6201 30 Credit Points
Masters Thesis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS6101 Masters Thesis
A dissertation based on the original theory proposition. The work
may relate to either critical issues in contemporary art practice or
an art historical project and is complementary to the exhibition of
studio 4 work.
VIS6311 30 Credit Points
Studio 3
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS5211 Studio 2
Preparation of major project work to form basis of studio 4 and
exhibition.
VIS6411 30 Credit Points
Studio 4
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Prerequisite :
VIS6311 Studio 3
Preparation and presentation of a substantial body of work that
reflects the understanding and skills necessary to be accepted as a
professional practitioner.
VTE4100 10 Credit Points
Visual Arts, Technology & Enterprise and the Young Learner
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides pre-service teachers with an introduction to
The Arts (Visual Arts) and Technology & Enterprise Learning
Areas. The philosophical basis of the learning areas will be
explored together with an examination of teaching strategies for
implementing effective learning experiences. Content and
methodology will be examined with an emphasis on practical
approaches to implementing Visual Arts and Technology &
Enterprise experiences in pre-primary and junior primary settings.
Knowledge and understandings will be developed through
engagement with materials and resources relevant to teaching and
learning in these learning areas.
WPL4140 20 Credit Points
Workplace Learning 1 - Junior Primary Practice
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The campus-based course work in this unit will develop preservice
teachers’ understandings of outcomes-based education,
curriculum frameworks and the teaching cycle as it relates to the
early childhood phase of schooling. Pre-service teachers will also
engage in a minimum of 28 days of workplace experience in a
junior primary classroom. The focus for this block experience will
be on developing an understanding of the professional role of the
teacher. Aspects related to planning, assessment and evaluation
will be emphasized as pre-service teachers engage in the teaching
cycle.
WPL4430 20 Credit Points
Workplace Learning 2 - Final Teaching Practice
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit enages pre-service teachers in course work
and workplace experience learning in a kindergarten or preprimary
setting. The campus-based course work examines policy,
practice and documentation for kindergarten and pre-primary
settings as well as looking more broadly at aspects of reporting
and planning across the enitre early childhood phase of
schooling. During the kindergarten or pre-primary workplace
learning experience, pre-service teachers will develop and refine
planning, teaching and evaluation skills in order to demonstrate
their ability to take on the professional role of teacher.
WRT311P 15 Credit Points
Community Writing
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit explores the concept, function, and potential of
Community Writing by considering some of its social and
political implications as well as the roles of significant cultural
groups and organisations. Students acquire skills and knowledge
that will help them to act as resource persons for other writers. By
participating in various practical activities, such as presenting
writing workshops, producing a class anthology, and undertaking
research/work experience, they practise several kinds of writing
(e.g. poetry, fiction, publicity flyers, letters, articles, reports,
speeches) and gain experience working as part of a team in the
service of others.
WRT311Q 15 Credit Points
Creative Writing
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit will offer the student the opportunity to develop an
existing interest and/or strength in the writing of one or more of
the following: literary short fiction; poetry; prose-poetry;
performance pieces. The work of established writers will be the
starting point for workshops in which students will be able to
explore a range of subjects and styles through class exercises. As
the unit proceeds, students are expected to develop sustained
original creative work.
WRT311S 15 Credit Points
Authorship and Publication
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit explores the procedures and principles of writing for
publication in such fields as creative writing, report writing, and
promotion. The emphasis is on practical problems of research,
drafting, editing, and submitting manuscripts.
WRT311U 15 Credit Points
Independent Study
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Practical experience in either an applied or theoretical field forms
the core of this independent study unit. Students will be admitted
into this unit only after they have demonstrated a satisfactory level
of competence in their chosen field. The project undertaken by a
student must receive approval before it is commenced. Students
will be allocated a supervisor to oversee their progress on one
agreed substantial project.
WRT4101 15 Credit Points
Communication Theory
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit presents current theory on how communication works
and explores the ways that written documents can be formulated
to express the writer’s ideas while meeting the reader’s
requirements.
ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008 315