Course summary

Enhance your passion for the creative industries by studying to become a secondary school teacher in Art and Design. On the Worcester PGCE teacher training programme, you will gain insightful knowledge of the world of secondary education together with specialist skills in the art and design curriculum. You will be taught by academics whose extensive research will enable you to engage with the importance of secondary teaching, as well as gaining experience through multiple placements in a variety of contrasting school environments throughout the year, which will prepare you for a successful transition into teaching. While gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you will be provided the opportunity to explore the current concepts and issues in art and design education, develop and extend your own subject knowledge through a range of practical workshops and gain invaluable experience of learning and teaching in the classroom. We are proud that our Secondary PGCE was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023. Ofsted identified that: ‘Trainees benefit from an exceptional learning experience at the University of Worcester. This experience instils in them a deep-rooted commitment to making a difference to the lives of the children and young adults in the communities they serve.’ Placements, university sessions and mentors will support your development and our trainees are ‘exceptionally well-prepared for their first teaching post’ (Ofsted, 2023) Key features

• Consider how to teach Art and Design, why it should be taught and what inspires and motivates young people

• Know what effective learning and teaching looks like and therefore to engage with a range of Art and Design activities and reflect on your own learning and explore research evidence

• Discuss current issues within Art and Design education

• Develop your own subject knowledge and reflect on what it is to be 'innovative'

• Understand how to equip young people to become the artists, designers, and innovators of the future

• develop your professional network through the subject association

• Learn experientially through a series of practical workshops

• Consider how to use gallery visits to extend pupils’ learning

• The opportunity to experience a National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD) conference.