Shape of the Australian Curriculum - The Arts.
The New South Wales Response
The NSW Board of Studies consultation on the draft Shape of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts was conducted in term 4, 2010 and term 1, 2011
Their report can be found at: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/australian-curriculum/
Download a PDF of the response.
Shape of the Australian Curriculum - The Arts.
The Victorian Response
Prepared by
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)
Catholic Education Commission Victoria (CEC)
Independent School Victoria
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Arts programs can have a significant impact on improving school attendance, academic achievement and student wellbeing in Australian schools
'Groundbreaking new Australian research released today reveals that arts programs can have a significant impact on improving school attendance, academic achievement and student wellbeing in Australian schools'.
THE HON PETER GARRETT MP Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Press Release 22 March 2011
Bridging the gap in school achievement through the Arts (Summary report)
Dr Tanya Vaughan
Dr Jessica Harris
Professor Brian J Caldwell
The findings of the study are consistent in demonstrating that schools participating in The Song Room (TSR) programs outperform those not participating on most indicators. Moreover, longer-term TSR schools tend to outperform initial TSR schools'. (Caldwell B.J, et al, p.15)
Reference: Caldwell B J., Harris, J., Vaughan, T., Bridging the gap in school achievement through the Arts (Summary report) The Song Room, Abbotsford, Victoria 2011.
The Development of the Draft Shape of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts
The Draft Shape of the Australian Curriculum: The Arts (The Draft Shape Paper) is being designed to provide advice to writing teams on the nature of learning and the nature of curriculum in each of the artforms of Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts. It follows the Initial Advice paper: The Arts presented to invited arts educators, jurisdictions and industry representatives at the Arts Forum held in Sydney on 3 May 2010. Following this forum, feedback was given to writers which have formed the basis of the Draft Shape Paper.
When considering this document it is important to consider whether the information provided describes the nature and continuum of learning in the visual arts. This is the first thing that needs to be established before writers develop this into a sequential and developmental curriculum with associated achievement standards. The document will also describe how the Arts can contribute to the learning of cross-curriculum content and the general capabilities.
Please note: the consultation period for the Draft Shape Paper has now closed.
ACARA – Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority
A draft arts timeline and further information can be accessed at http://www.acara.edu.au/arts.htm
Register now to receive updates from ACARA: http://www.acara.edu.au/default.asp
Or go straight to the consultation page and register: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Auth/Login
A Teacher’s Perspective on the Arts in the Curriculum
In this interview, Graham Nash, Head of Visual and Performing Arts at Anglican Church Grammar School, Brisbane, Australia, talks about the Australian Curriculum. He particularly focuses on the importance of the Arts and the position of Visual Arts, Design and Performing Arts. Graham also explains how he has developed and raised the profile of the Arts Department within his school. He briefly discusses the importance of professional teacher associations, especially the work of AEA and InSEA.
Watch the interview on YouTube.
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