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PGCE Secondary - Art and Design
Course closed for 2010 entry!
This programme utilises the excellent art facilities at Bath Spa including specialist art studios, library and grounds. Close integration between University and school-based programme components provides a thorough grounding in all aspects of art and design education at secondary level.
Course Structure and Content
The programme is divided into University and school-based elements. The University element includes a full programme of studio-based activities including two-dimensional work, sculptural techniques, ceramics, puppetry, print-making, textiles, photography, multimedia. University based work builds both specialist and cross curricular competence within the framework of the National Curriculum and external examination requirements for Art and Design.
A culturally diverse approach to critical studies fosters an integrated and creative approach to teaching Art and Design, as well as exploring the issues and strategies involved in teaching children within our pluralist society.
The school-based element will develop a practical grasp of the National Curriculum requirements for Art and Design at Key Stages 3 and 4. The programme aims to enable you to meet the DCSF Standards in respect of pupils aged 11 -16. You will receive enhanced University based education for planning, teaching and assessing the post-16 age range. It will also give you the opportunity to develop innovative approaches to Art and Design education through participating in cross-curricular projects with other subject specialisms, designing and implementing stimulating curriculum resources.
Teaching Methods and Resources
Your development is facilitated through continued studio practice across a wide range of media as well as through the building of professional generic skills during the University based elements of the programme. A comprehensive series of seminars and workshops provides the opportunity to extend understanding of a range of pedagogical methodologies within art and design, through a reflective approach to your own practice.
School-based work is central to the programme and a variety of school phases are provided in order to give you a broad experience of Art and Design education. This aspect of the programme involves a range of school phases which enables you to build confidence and competence across the whole period of the programme, participating in the pastoral and extra-curricular aspects of school life as well as being active within the art department.
Assessment is based on teaching performance and on satisfactory completion of assignments which build on your professional knowledge and understanding. This includes a portfolio which will provide evidence of your achievement at future interviews.
Entry Requirements
In addition to the General Entry Requirements, you are required to have at least a 2ii degree in an Art and Design subject area, for example Fine Art, Ceramics or Photography. History of Art / Cultural Studies graduates will need to demonstrate their abilities in studio practice through presentation of portfolio. All applicants will be asked to attend an interview with a portfolio of work. Interviews are structured in groups and will include opportunities to present your interests and experience, a presentation of an art educational topic plus written and numeric tasks. You should also visit a secondary school art department prior to interview.