An introduction to the visual arts of civilizations prior to the Renaissance. Students will become familiar with selected monuments from cultures in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Americas and Europe, and will be able to evaluate the development of artistic practices within a tradition or comparatively between traditions.
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.
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.
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.
