Become a Teacher

Master of Teaching

Early childhood

Teacher candidates undertaking a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) have the opportunity to undertake extended practical and theoretical studies based on learning about and through visual arts, drama, movement and music in early childhood.

Available arts education subjects:

• Engaging Children in the Arts

Primary – opportunities for the generalist teacher

In the first year of study, teacher candidates undertaking a Master of Teaching (Primary) undertake eighteen weeks of intensive practical and theoretical studies based on learning about and through visual arts, drama, movement and music. Students also have the opportunity to select an elective arts subject in the second year of the program.

Available arts education subjects:

• Primary Arts Education
• Arts and Artistry: Studio to Classroom

Primary – arts pathway

Master of Teaching (Primary) students can choose to take an Arts Pathway and this will be acknowledged by a certificate presented to them upon graduation.

View the Handbook entry for the Master of Teaching to see all requirements for the Arts pathway.

Secondary

Teacher candidates undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) are required to undertake studies in two key learning areas. View secondary learning area guidelines for more information.

Available arts education subjects:

Drama (one learning area)

• Learning Area Drama 1
• Learning Area Drama 2

Music (two learning areas)

• Learning Area Music A (Classroom) 1
• Learning Area Music A (Classroom) 2
• Learning Area Music B CoCurricular 1
• Learning Area Music B CoCurricular 2

Visual Arts (two learning areas)

• Learning Area Visual Art 1
• Learning Area Visual Art (Additional) 1
• Learning Area Visual Art 2
• Learning Area Visual Art (Additional) 2