Dr. Geraldine Burke

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Biography

Geraldine Burke is an artist, researcher, and teacher-educator lecturing in visual and creative arts education at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and Singapore. She is passionate about arts-based educational research, particularly in exploring issues over time. Her research engages in artistic practice and pedagogy through community projects. Burke holds a Master’s in Art and Design and a PhD that focused on non-traditional research methods through an art-based photo book exegesis. She is currently the co-leader of the Art-Creativity-Education Faculty Research Group at Monash and teaches various creative art units at both undergraduate and master's levels. Her work emphasizes building vibrant social and ecological connections through art, notably in intergenerational learning environments. Additionally, Burke is involved in international research aimed at de-westernizing art education and fostering sustainable practices. She actively participates in community service projects such as ART-REACH, which connects pre-service teachers with local children and seniors through creative art initiatives to share knowledge and address relevant societal issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lectures on visual and creative arts education and supervises postgraduate PhD students.

Courses

Creative Connections: Visual Arts Art, Community and Environment Creative Childhoods Learning Creative Encounters in Arts Languages Primary Arts

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.