Secondary - Art and Design University of Worcester

Overview

In the Secondary - Art and Design programme from University of Worcester you will be taught by academics whose extensive research will enable you to engage with the importance of secondary teaching, as well as gaining experience through multiple placements in a variety of contrasting school environments throughout the year, which will prepare you for a successful transition into teaching. While gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will be provided the opportunity to explore the current concepts and issues in art and design education, develop and extend your own subject knowledge through a range of practical workshops and gain invaluable experience of learning and teaching in the classroom.

Key features

• Consider how to teach Art and Design, why it should be taught and what inspires and motivates young people

• Know what effective learning and teaching looks like and therefore to engage with a range of Art and Design activities and reflect on your own learning and explore research evidence

• Discuss current issues within Art and Design education

• Develop your own subject knowledge and reflect on what it is to be 'innovative'

• Understand how to equip young people to become the artists, designers, and innovators of the future

• develop your professional network through the subject association

• Learn experientially through a series of practical workshops

• Consider how to use gallery visits to extend pupils’ learning

• The opportunity to experience a National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) conference.

Where could it take you?

• Great employment prospects to become a teacher

• Prepare for leadership and your Masters with 60 credits and a strong research foundation

• Many University of Worcester trainees gain promotion to middle leadership and senior leadership within the first few years of teaching