This course introduces students to the concepts and techniques of visual literacy. It explores a full spectrum of man-made visual forms encountered by contemporary Americans from Architecture and works of art to graphic novels, advertsiements, television programs and films, photos and the internet.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Supervised individual research, experimental practicum, and the initiation of field programs leading to the discovery and development of new knowledge in art education theory and method. A formal learning contract between student and supervising faculty member is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.
Supervised individual research, experimental practicum, and the initiation of field programs leading to the discovery and development of new knowledge in art education theory and method. A formal learning contract between student and supervising faculty member is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credit hours.
Inquiry into the relationship of current philosophies of art education and aesthetics; a consolidation of art education ideas with a formation of criteria for making value judgments; the development of a personal viewpoint consistent with education and art as humanistic endeavors.
Focusing on the study of perceptual and aesthetic development of elementary age children, this course provides field and practicum experiences that utilize methods and materials appropriate to the teaching of art in the elementary school. Topics include: curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching skills, classroom safety and assessment. Lecture, demonstrations, micro-teaching, laboratory and studio experiences are integrated into the class design.
Centering on the study of perceptual and aesthetic development of middle school adolescents, this course provides field and practicum experiences that utilize methods and materials appropriate to the teaching of art in the middle school. Topics include: curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching skills, classroom safety and assessment. Lecture, demonstrations, micro-teaching, laboratory and studio experiences are integrated into the class design.
Supervised individual research, practicum, and field experience leading to the development of art education curriculum theory, and teaching techniques appropriate for various populations and conditions. A learning contract will be submitted to both the department and to the office of the dean at the time of registration. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Supervised individual research, practicum, and field experience leading to the development of art education curriculum theory, and teaching techniques appropriate for various populations and conditions. A learning contract will be submitted to both the department and to the office of the dean at the time of registration. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
