ECCDD301A Visual and Media Arts

The current National curriculum promotes a strong focus on Science, Technology, English and Mathematics in preference over the Arts. Consider how you would justify the importance of visual and media arts in the curriculum and advocate its’ inclusion.

For this assessment, will need to:

· Discuss the importance of visual and media arts for learning and development

· Advocate for the role of visual and media arts in the cultural lives of children and families

· Justify the role of children as producers, not purely consumers of art culture

Your assessment should show evidence that you have read widely on the topic beyond the supplied readings and texts. Your assessment must use correct referencing, in APA style.

All submissions must comply with the requirements listed in the Student Handbook for this.