This site has been developed to outline and share the findings of a significant research project that occurred in 2017, titled: A Rummage Through Art Education in Australia. The project explored a range of issues that impact the provision of Visual Art Education in Australia.
Aim of the study
The aim of the study was to explore how the range of political, social and economic issues identified in the literature as affecting the broad field of Education, shape the provision of quality visual art education in Australia. Through an online survey we captured the thoughts of 110 people who were involved in visual art education to identify:
- how these issues featured directly or indirectly in the work and practice of visual art educators
- ways in which policy and other external agendas impact quality visual art education
- how quality visual art education is supported and enacted within a climate of change and diminishing resources
The Significance of the Study
This project is significant as it provided an opportunity for a range of educators with an interest in visual art education to have their voices heard. The data and findings that emerged have potential to inform practice and policy development (in several fields and levels of government). It has also generated new understandings and contributes further to the debate and dialogue about quality visual art education. This material is also a great source of information about the state of visual art education in 2017 for any scholars or researchers who may want to access this for related studies.
Project Team
Chief Investigator: Dr Mark Selkrig
Associate Investigator: Dr Christine Bottrell
The project received Ethic Approval from Victoria University No:0000024946
To cite the material: Selkrig, M. (2022, August 17). A rummage through some of the issues that impact visual art education in Australia. https://omeka.cloud.unimelb.edu.au/rummage-visual-art-education/welcome or Online resource. https://doi.org/10.26188/19690498.v2
Note: The colour photographic quilts that appear on these webpages were taken by Mark Selkrig