Curriculum through Play (Arts) | Federation University

EDMAS6030 Curriculum through Play (Arts)

This course is designed to allow Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to explore historical and contemporary theories of play and their implications on practice. PSTs will also understand how play contributes to development learning and wellbeing in young children from birth to age eight across curriculum areas, in particular arts development. The course will explore music, movement and visual arts as a series of expressive and creative experiences that contribute to the development of all children. Approaches to play will be explored with a particular focus on nature play and use of natural spaces and materials in children¿s art and play. Various strategies will be explored in the planning of art-based experiences for young children. Notions of cultural diversity, play and art as a socially inclusive practice will be explored.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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