MEA902 Visual Arts and Creativity

Course Provider

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

4

Introduction

This course explores and considers recent research on creativity in relation to art educational practices. This course will cover various theories and perspectives on creativity and will draw upon creative and innovative developments in the field of arts, culture and the sciences to exemplify the interconnectivity, relevance and centrality of the arts to innovations. Implications for children’s artistic development will be discussed in the context of the above understanding. Various theories will be made relevant through studio based experiences and in-depth class discussion throughout this course.

This course is part of:
Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning of Drama and Art
- Master of Education in Art

Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning of Drama and Art (12 AU):

• MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor
• MEA902 Visual Arts and Creativity
• MEA903 Arts Education and Technology


  • Learners will understand the types of cognition involved in the creative process of art making.
  • Learners will experience the dynamic role affective responses play in the art making process.
  • Learners will understand the importance of interdisciplinary knowledge in engendering creative thoughts.
  • Learners will also acquire foundational knowledge to facilitate creativity in the classroom setting.

To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:

  • Individual Assignment
  • Group Presentation
  • Critical Review paper (Individual)

For teachers and educators who wish to achieve advanced academic and professional development in art education.

 

Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80

SSG Funding Support

 Course fee

Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes

 

BEFORE funding & GST

AFTER funding & 9% GST

Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding)

S$4,120.00

S$1,347.24

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

S$523.24

SCs aged ≥ 40 years old
SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
(Up to 90% funding)

• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

 

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COURSE TITLE  ACADEMIC UNIT
MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor4
MEA903 Arts Education and Technology4

Listed courses are:

  • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning of Drama and Art (12 AU), Master of Education in Drama (30 AU) and Master of Education in Art (30 AU).

*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved