This largely placement-based course focuses on developing the practical teaching skills, educational theory and subject-specific knowledge necessary to become an art and design teacher in secondary education. It aims to develop you into an artist-teacher with a comprehensive understanding of the art and design curriculum, enhancing your awareness of professional issues; current educational focuses on sustainability and the role of technology; art, craft and design pedagogy; core approaches to powerful knowledge; art history; critical thinking; and essential teaching aspects such as planning and assessment.
There is the option to take this course part time over two years, making it easier to balance study with your other commitments.
2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject areaGCSE grade 4 English (or a C)GCSE grade 4 Maths
Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
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On graduating, you can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), enabling you to work as an art and design teacher in a secondary education setting. Many of our graduates go on to rewarding employment in local schools.
As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), completing the course also offers you up to 60 Master's-level credits with opportunities for further study at MA/MSc, MPhil, PhD and EdD levels.
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