7511.10 - Elementary Education in Textile Arts and Crafts
Course number
7511.10
Title
Elementary Education in Textile Arts and Crafts
ECTS
12
Purpose
In this course, which is on foundational competences in Textile arts and crafts, students will develop their
- knowledge of and competence in Textile arts and crafts as a discipline and school subject
- competence in planning varied lesson plans for pupils at the different levels in primary schools
Content
The course shifts between lectures, individual assignments and group work.
Students will work hands-on with different types of materials and tools, read relevant theoretical literature, and reflect on the course theme in writing and different types of discussion
Students will acquire
- foundational knowledge of fabrics and colour theory, and of how various tools are used
- broad knowledge of the historic and contemporary importance of Textile arts and crafts, as well as its changing role throughout history
- foundational didactic knowledge within the discipline
Assessment method
Students will
- write a 48 hour exam paper
- make an exhibition with pieces produced during the course
- give a presentation for their fellow students in the course
Internal examiners will be used. Grades are awarded on a Passed/Not passed basis.