Module Details
| Module Code: |
EDUC6019 |
| Title: |
Introduction to the Arts
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Long Title:
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Introduction to the Arts
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
1420 - Education Studies
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| Module Description: |
This module aims to introduce students to the Artistic Elements within the disciplines of
Music, Art and Drama. The artistic elements will be central to the concepts explored within
experiential workshops. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of approaching the Arts
as process-led rather than product/ performance driven. Appropriate learning provocations
will be used to demonstrate how best to promote authentic experiences for the child, birth to six and six to twelve. National Frameworks, Regulations and Guidelines (e.g. Aistear and
Siolta) as well as the Irish Primary Curriculum will inform the structure, delivery and assessment of the module.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Identify the artistic elements in Music, Art and Drama. |
| LO2 |
Explain how to use learning provocations effectively to promote inquiry. |
| LO3 |
Evaluate the importance of the creative process and not the product in early and primary years Arts provision. |
| LO4 |
Explain how learning through artistic processes promotes the holistic development of children,
birth to three, three to six and six to twelve. |
| LO5 |
Illustrate an ability to document artistic techniques and observations via visual/written media. |
| LO6 |
Communicate an understanding of the arts in the context of National Early Years and Primary, Frameworks, Curriculum, Regulations and Guidelines for children under the age of twelve. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Elements of Music
Timbre, pitch, texture, tempo, duration, structure & dynamics. Multiple methods by which to create
sound; voice, body, everyday objects and natural environment.
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Process led Music
Basic musical concepts; beat, rhythm, melody and harmony. Use of non-conventional materials and
objects with which to explore and create sound. Song as an expression of combined musical elements.
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Elements of Art
Line, shape, form, colour, texture, value and space. Non-conventional natural and recycled materials.
Disciplines; sensory exploration, mark-making, paint, printmaking, light and shadow, negative and positive
space.
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Process-Led Art
Aesthetics - process as self expression, visual awareness and communication. Process over product,
Child-Led versus Adult-Directed.
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Elements of Drama
Role, rhythm, voice, space, contrast, symbol and time. Multiple methods to communicate meaning;
body, voice, environment, movement and language.
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Process led Drama
Use of everyday objects, visual imagery, drama props, story sacks, sequencing, imaginative and
spontaneous play, role play, the non-structured space, meaning making and expression through
movement.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lab |
Contact |
Music |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Art |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Drama |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Workshop reports and portfolio |
Every Week |
8.00 |
8 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lab |
Contact |
Music, Art and Drama Workshops |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Workshop reports and portfolio |
Every Week |
8.00 |
8 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
6.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Anni McTavish. (2020), Expressive Arts and Design in the Early Years : Supporting Young Children's Creativity through Art, Design, Music, Dance and Imaginative Play, ROUTLEDGE, London, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 0415703190].
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Ruth Churchill Churchill Dower. (2019), Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood : Supporting Young Children's Development and Wellbeing, JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS, London United Kingdom, [ISBN: 1785926136].
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Introducing Visual Arts to The Montessori Classrooms: The natural art method that aligns with a child's growth. (2016), Introducing Visual Arts to The Montessori Classrooms: The natural art method that aligns with a child's growth, Nature of Art For Kids, USA, [ISBN: 0991626427].
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George Szekely. (2015), Play and Creativity in Art Teaching, Routledge, London, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 0415662532].
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Early Arts UK. Creativity in the Early Years,
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