A collection of various bits and pieces relating to the new Creative Arts syllabus. Linked to the official sources where possible.
The holy grail. Contains outcomes, syllabus, and additional teaching advice documents.
This is a 1 hour PL (quicker if you're a flicker). You will need to do the course called Primary curriculum overview before you do this one. You'll need to sign in with your NESA ID.
Official DoE page with latest updates about the new Creative Arts syllabus.
A place where you can ask DoE Curriculum Advisors questions about the new syllabus implementation. You may need to request access.
Current NSW DoE Support Timeline (subject to change)
2025
Semester 1
PL Workshop 1 & 2
ES1 - S3 scope and sequences
2025
Semester 2
PL Workshop 3 & 4
Release 1 ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
2026
Semester 1
Release 2 ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
2026
Semester 2
Release 3 ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
2027
Semester 1
Release 4 ES1 - S3 units and PowerPoint support resources
Official start of syllabus implementation.
Videos
Matt Hill (NSW DoE Creative Arts Advisor) talks to Jane Lancaster (NESA) about the new syllabus. (7:36)
NESA HSIE Syllabus introduction video. (4:17)
NSW DoE Creative Arts Syllabus Familiarisation Video (20:11)
NSW DoE Term 1 Creative Arts PL (25:30)