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THE ART OF FILM: CREATING FILM/MEDIA RESOURCES TOWARDS BUILDING ART AND LITERACY SKILLS FOR INTEGRATED TEACHING.

Module code: EDF473
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 1 and 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Katherine Lally (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	An aim of this Elective is the creation of appealing film resources to encourage Art and literacy skills for integrated teaching in Primary classrooms. Year 4 students will have opportunities to learn StoryBoard techniques and Script-writing, whilst developing their own film resource as a teaching aid. Practical work and active, hands-on learning are key aspects of this elective. Along with developing a specialisation in Visual Art education, students will create “Claymation” figures and suitable backdrops to develop a short film on a concept of their choice from any discipline/s. The possibilities for cross-curricular study and project work in the classroom are key features of this elective. Apart from using their own film in teaching, students will discover how to create similar fun resources with their pupils. The examination of an historical era or scientific invention can promote enquiry-based learning, whilst a focus on story-telling through script writing enables development of literacy skills in English/Gaeilge. Guest lecturers in Media Studies and teachers who use similar film resource in classrooms will be invited to support students in their work. The need for “Openness and sensitivity to art” as “the basis for developing a critical faculty” is emphasised in the Visual Arts curriculum and reflected in this module. The importance of depth of experience, questioning and reflecting (P.S.C 1999, Visual Arts Education, Teacher Guidelines, p121) informs the process of creative story-telling thus encouraging a spirit of enquiry in their teaching and learning

Overview

An aim of this Elective is the creation of appealing film resources to encourage Art and literacy skills for integrated teaching in Primary classrooms. Year 4 students will have opportunities to learn StoryBoard techniques and Script-writing, whilst developing their own film resource as a teaching aid. Practical work and active, hands-on learning are key aspects of this elective. Along with developing a specialisation in Visual Art education, students will create “Claymation” figures and suitable backdrops to develop a short film on a concept of their choice from any discipline/s. The possibilities for cross-curricular study and project work in the classroom are key features of this elective. Apart from using their own film in teaching, students will discover how to create similar fun resources with their pupils. The examination of an historical era or scientific invention can promote enquiry-based learning, whilst a focus on story-telling through script writing enables development of literacy skills in English/Gaeilge. Guest lecturers in Media Studies and teachers who use similar film resource in classrooms will be invited to support students in their work. The need for “Openness and sensitivity to art” as “the basis for developing a critical faculty” is emphasised in the Visual Arts curriculum and reflected in this module. The importance of depth of experience, questioning and reflecting (P.S.C 1999, Visual Arts Education, Teacher Guidelines, p121) informs the process of creative story-telling thus encouraging a spirit of enquiry in their teaching and learning

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of both 2D and 3D Art elements through creative story-telling Develop critical and appreciation skills through coherent script development with sequential images with appropriate settings and backdrops Create appropriate characters and backdrops to dramatise and convey a concept from one or more disciplines Develop their Literacy skills through examining historical, scientific and cultural content and structuring both story and action to convey the concept Display their technical, practical and sensory skills through practical work in the Art elements of Line, Shape, Form and Colour

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Additional Reading
	Barbe–Gall, F.(2005) How to Talk to Children About Art. London: Frances Lincoln Ltd. Berger, J (2008) Ways of Seeing London: Penguin Gardner, H. (1993) Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. London: Fontana. Hodge, S. (2012) Why your five-year-old could not have done that- Modern art explained. London: Thames Hudson Ltd. Hurwitz, A. Madeja, S and Katter, E (2003) Pathways to Art Appreciation: A source book for Media and Methods. Pennsylvania: National Art Education Association Kellogg, R. (1994) Analyzing children’s art. California: Mayfield Publishing Co. Liebschner, J. (2001) A Child’s Work Freedom and Guidance in Froebel’s Educational Theory and Practice Cambridge: The Lutterworth Press Lowenfeld, V., and Brittain, W.Lambert.,(1982) Creative and Mental Growth. London: Macmillan. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (1999) Primary School Curriculum. Dublin: The Stationery Office. Tutchell, S. ( 2014) Young Children as Artists: Art and Design in the Early years and Key Stage 1. London: Routledge.

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	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Froebel Education Department.