http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/Courses/Subjects/Education/Postgraduate/PGCE/SecondaryArtAndDesign.aspx
PGCE
Secondary with QTS: Art and Design
Location:
School Direct
Duration:
1 year/s
Mode of study:
Full-time
Start date:
September 2014
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Contact:
his course is only available through School Direct.
Why study with us?
If you want to embark on a fulfilling career as a secondary art and design teacher, then this is the course for you.
This comprehensive programme is delivered by committed, experienced and supportive staff and offers clear opportunities to develop your subject knowledge. You will learn all the skills you need to teach art and design effectively, from the basics of structuring and planning lessons through to developing personal skills and confidence. It includes extensive training in schools, so you are really well prepared for a career in art and design teaching. You have the chance to develop your skills, including ICT, and to learn from other students and their great variety of art and design backgrounds.
What can this course lead to?
This course can lead to a successful career as a secondary school Art and Design teacher.
Modules
Course modules include:
- Meeting Young People’s Needs Within and Beyond the Curriculum
- Professional Skills, Knowledge and Practice
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Research for Beginning Teachers
The modules are assessed in various ways—on the quality of your planning, teaching and evaluation, through written assignments on art and design education—but assessment is always rooted in what you do in the classroom.
For detailed summary of all course content please read our programme specification for this course.
Course summary
You learn all the skills you need to teach art and design effectively, from the basics of structuring and planning lessons through to developing personal skills and confidence. The course covers many other aspects of teaching, not only in university but also while you are on school placement.
The school-based programme is delivered through dedicated sessions with trainees and school mentors, and you learn from working alongside experienced school colleagues. You learn how to use ICT in art and design, a skill you can then apply positively in teaching.
The workshops we run include:
- Ceramics
- Printmaking
- Textiles
- Drawing and Painting
- Sculpture
- Brushes and Books
- ICT workshops (animation, video/film, photoshop, Publisher, etc)
- Using the Locality
- Student-led workshops making use of different specialisms
- Working with sixth form students from local schools.
Case studies
'This course breaks the traditional and stagnant view of teaching art; giving new teachers the confidence to deliver contemporary schemes of work. The support from staff, course content and delivery is all you could ever ask for in a PGCE course.' - Emma
‘I like how the tutors challenge education in schools today and get us to evaluate art education and give us confidence to challenge it and not just follow the crowd but make a difference!' - Charlotte
'A fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, to relight your passion for art and apply this enthusiasm in the classroom.' - Liz
‘Tutors are fully supportive, helped boost my confidence and realistically prepared me for a career in teaching. Excellent role models, enthusiastic, organised and dedicated.’ - Gemma
ntry requirements
Please see the selection criteria section below.
Credit and UCAS requirements
Credit: 60 credits
Selection criteria
- You are welcome to apply if you have a degree in any Art and Design related subject, for instance, fine art, graphic design, fashion and textiles, product design, 3D design, new media, ceramics or history of art (with 50% practical content).A minimum UK 2:2 honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification is required, however strong preference will be given to applicants with 2:1 honours degrees. Your degree must contain evidence of a substantial and appropriate level of subject knowledge. All successful applicants must have met this requirement by 31 August 2014.If you don’t have an undergraduate degree but do have a Masters or other higher qualification, your application will be considered by our academic tutors on a one-to-one basis.
- GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications. All successful applicants must have met this requirement by 31 July 2014.
- Successful completion of the QTS skills test in literacy and numeracy by 31 July 2014.
- A strong personal statement is required, conveying an enthusiasm and passion for the subject, working with young people and teaching and learning.
- A satisfactory academic (university) reference AND a satisfactory professional reference if more than three years since academic study
- We strongly recommend that you obtain a minimum of 2-3 days secondary school experience in a mainstream UK secondary school observing a class in your chosen teaching specialism before applying. This experience is essential if you are selected for interview as you will be expected to reflect on it during the process.
- You will be required to deliver a 5-10 minute presentation at interview. We are looking at how candidates prepare resources to promote effective learning; how they have decided to present to their audience; potential development of a strong classroom presence and ability to reflect on their lesson.
- In addition you will be required to bring a portfolio of work to show level and range of subject knowledge and skills.
- All candidates must demonstrate professional suitability through interview and must obtain medical and enhanced DBS clearance according to established university procedures.
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