COURSE INFORMATION
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The Bachelor of Arts (Education)/ Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts) with a major in music is designed for those students wishing to become secondary music teachers. The course is undertaken in conjunction with WAAPA and is designed to equip students with the skills to teach both classroom and instrumental music. Students engage in studies across a wide variety of musical genres with emphasis upon developing effective skills for teaching in all genres and styles, as well as effective ensemble direction. Graduates will have a qualification in both Education and the Creative Arts and will be highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioners allowing them to access a wide range of career related activities.
Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in schools/centres which culminates in the Assistant Teacher Program in the final year. All students are required to adhere to the School of Education's Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for ECU Pre-service Teachers which can be accessed at: http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac/. All professional practices are undertaken on a full time basis and students are required to be available during the scheduled Professional Practice periods as per the School of Education Calendar which is also available on the website. Please note that practicum units have been designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard University admission requirements apply - see below for additional special admission requirements. |
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Prospective students must apply to the WAAPA Admissions Officer to arrange for auditions and interviews which are normally held in November – December. Applicants are assessed on:
A suggested level of performance is AMEB Grade V or equivalent.
All students 18 years of age and over will be required to submit a DET National Criminal History Check Information Clearance (CRC) before commencing their first period of Professional Practice. These clearances are valid for three years while enrolled in the course. Application forms and further information can be found at: http://www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/newapplicant.htm |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. Mt Lawley: Bachelor of Arts (Education)/ Bachelor of Arts (Creative Arts); (Music) Minor teaching area (years 7-10) is only available on designated campuses. Minor teaching areas may be selected on either campus of the university; however students must be aware of travelling time. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE Students are required to have a total of 480 credit points to complete the course.
Within this course, students are required to complete the following units:
Major General Studies units - These are content studies units offered outside the School of Education and must be selected by the students. Minor General Studies units - These are content studies units offered outside the School of Education and must be selected by the students. Curriculum Minor Studies units - These are curriculum studies units offered within the School of Education in a relevant area of study.
A list of these units is available on enrolment. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 4/30/2009 VET: 4/30/2009