Arts Education Program

Click here to download a 2008 Arts Education brochure.

The Collection offers a challenging and dynamic exhibition and education program for those with a strong interest in, and students of Art, Studio Arts, English Literature, History, Philosophy, Ethics and Art Therapy.

The Collection welcomes visits and enquiries from secondary schools, tertiary institutes and community groups. We can tailor guided tours and talks to your specific interests. There is also opportunity for research.

The Collection's Education Program includes:

• Guided tours, talks and workshops
• Public programs: artist and curator's talks, guest speakers
• Professional development for teachers including exhibition briefings and workshops which prepare teachers to use the Collection as a teaching resource
• Education resources and interpretive materials to support gallery and classroom activities
• Offsite presentations about the Collection
• Friends of the Cunningham Dax Collection: Friends receive a range of benefits including access to the library, discounts on publications and group bookings and invitations to openings and events

Group bookings

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TEACHER INFORMATION SESSIONS & EXHIBITION PREVIEWS

We offer teachers the opportunity to familiarise and prepare students for a visit to the Collection. This is strongly recommended prior to bringing students to the Collection.

Sessions will include:

This session will provide an opportunity for teachers to ask questions about content and other relevant issues in preparation for bringing their students to the Collection.

Booking Details

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CURRICULUM LINKS  

Secondary
 
VCE Studio Arts
Unit 1, Yr 11
* Artistic Inspiration and techniques - interpretation of art ideas and use of materials and techniques.
Unit 4, Yr 12
* Studio production and art industry contexts – ie: galleries, structures, exhibition presentation, conservation, copyright and ethical issues.

VCE Art
Unit 1, Yr 11
* Art and Society
Unit 2, Yr 11
* Exploring ideas and issues
* Art and the Individual – artist's personality
Unit 3, Yr 12
* Investigating and Interpretation
* Interpreting art ie: psychoanalytical, symbolic, formal frameworks  

VCE Philosophy Area of Study 2
* Investigating Aesthetics  

IB Diploma Program
* Theory of Knowledge
* Visual Arts

For enquires regarding the program, please contact:
Penelope Lee Education and Public Programs
T 03 9342 2394
E penelope.lee@daxcollection.org.au

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