Course summary

UCAS Code (English): 3F4P PGCE Secondary - Art (QTS) You don’t have to be an Artist to fulfil the dream of becoming an Art Teacher – the emphasis is about inspiring others to see the unexpected and raise open-ended questions on Art Works! The focus within our Art Secondary PGCE programme is to develop inquisitive and venturesome Art Teachers. You will apply to lectures, seminars and observational and teaching experience which will equip you with rich skills to collaborate, lead, respond and prepare challenging lessons as a creative and innovative Art Teacher. Here at Bangor, we will ensure that you have the qualities needed to not only be an outstanding Art Teacher, but also a teacher of the Expressive Arts, by giving you the opportunity to explore other aspects of the Curriculum for Wales, to give you a firm focus to prepare and plan rich and exciting lessons. Bangor is a fantastic place for anyone interested in outdoor activities. Our location, combined with our long-established links with local outdoor education providers, provides a fantastic opportunity for combining this subject with outdoor activities during your training. Why Study with Us?

• Where better to study for your PGCE Art qualification than here in Bangor, where it is possible to study bilingually, through the medium of Welsh and English – certainly, this can open job opportunities throughout Wales and beyond. Without doubt, the homely atmosphere develops happy, modest and confident Art Teachers. You will have access to rich resources of local art galleries and museums and attractions within the exceptional North Wales natural beauty to inspire you as you prepare for your exciting new career in education.

• Experienced tutors and researchers will provide you with the skills needed to become the educators of the future. Lead School experiences with well-trained mentors, along with two School Placements will support your progress towards Qualified Teacher Status.

• An opportunity to study specified fields such as managing behaviour affirmatively; strategic differentiation; interpreting theorist and planning a safe and comfortable learning environment.

• We will challenge and inspire through role models to develop the skills within lessons to ensure focus on accuracy and rich language exemplar and by this we give great thought to assessing strategies to comply with Directed Improvement and Reflection Time (DIRT)

• Welfare, care, support and guidance is our priority to ensure happiness and safeguarding for every student and thereby demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning.