CYP5182 - Creativity: Expressive Arts and the World

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Design and develop a range of opportunities which address the Specific Areas of 'Expressive Arts and Design' and 'Understanding the World' as defined in the Early Years Foundation Stage;
Create a virtual resource store to meet the needs of the two areas of learning and development 'Expressive Arts and Design' and 'Understanding the World';
Design and justify a supportive environment in which a variety of approaches to assess and encourage the development of creativity in young children are explored within a theoretical framework.

Content:

Students will be expected to engage in practical sessions and explore their own creativity. They are also required to plan appropriate opportunities to enable children to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills and use these as a vehicle for learning.
Assessment instruments will not only require students to employ skills of design and planning; assignments will also involve evidence of related underpinning theoretical knowledge in the context of supportive environments, early learning, assessment and creativity.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will take place via lectures and in interactive sessions incorporating theoretical input, discussion, debate, ICT research and student presentation. Students will be supported by VLE materials, constructed reading, research tasks and workshop sessions.
Formative assessment will inform the final assessed piece of work; peer, group and self-assessment will be integrated throughout the module.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 30
Intended Group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended Group size: 6-10
Guided independent study
Hours: 169

Further details relating to assessment
Further guidance will be provided within the Module Handbook and taught sessions.

Assessment:

001 Plans; 1,500 word equiv.; end of semester 2 30%
002 Report; 2,500 words; end of semester 2 70%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Katie Simpson
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S2

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