Art Education (ARTE)
1996.
Topics.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
2214.
Art in Elementary and Special Classrooms.
(3)
This course is designed to introduce elementary education majors to the teaching of visual art. Students will study art, art history; childhood art developmental stages and will write a research paper on an artist and prepare an art lesson plan inspired by that artist. Students will create art projects using various materials and methods and learn about the integration of the arts into other core subjects. Special fee required.
2996.
Topics.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
305 / 505.
Introduction to Art Education.
(3)
This is an entry-level course for licensure-track art education students and non-major students interested in exploring materials and methods, pedagogical theories, instructional practices, and professional opportunities within the visual arts.
310.
Elementary Art Education with Field Lab.
(3)
Philosophical, psychological, theoretical, and practical concepts about teaching art in elementary school, including observation and teaching in field-lab. Screening course requiring a minimum grade of "B-" for admission into the Art Education program.
Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in ARTH and 12 credit hours in ARTS.
320.
Secondary Art Education with Field Lab.
(3)
Philosophical, psychological, theoretical and practical concepts about teaching art in a secondary school, including observation and teaching in field lab. Screening course requiring a minimum grade of "B-" for admission into the Art Education program.
Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in ARTH and 12 credit hours in ARTS.
325 / 525.
Studio Methods, Materials, and Modifications.
(3)
This course examines university-level studio artistic processes and determines how those processes can be reworked and implemented in a developmentally appropriate approach for early childhood to adult learning situations.
330 / 530.
Growth, Development, and the Exceptional Art Student.
(4)
This course examines pedagogical frameworks and developmental theories from educational psychology, learning sciences, disability studies, creativity studies, aesthetics, and social theory within the context of visual art education.
391 / 591.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual problems are studied and researched under the supervision of a faculty member. Permission of faculty member involved is required. Special fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
410 / 510.
Curriculum Development in Art Education.
(3)
Diverse art historical, philosophical, and psychological bases for theories and models of curriculum development as they apply to teaching art in a planned curriculum. Students must earn a grade of "B-" or better in this course.
Prerequisite: 310 or 320.
432 / 532.
Technology in Art Education.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio course exploring technology in teaching elementary and secondary art. Students learn creative computer use through simple digital editing software programs. Special fee required.
433 / 533.
Studio Art in Schools: Printmaking.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Printmaking for artists/teachers in school settings. Processes for elementary and secondary students including stamping, linocuts, Styrofoam cuts, collagraphs, intaglio, monotypes. Special fee required.
435 / 535.
Studio Art in Schools: Drawing, Painting, Collage.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio experience in drawing, painting, collage for students preparing to teach art at elementary and secondary levels. Special fee required.
436 / 536.
Studio Art in Schools: Textile Arts.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio experience in using textile arts, including weaving and felting, in teaching art at elementary and secondary levels. Special fee required.
437 / 537.
Studio Art in Schools: Clay.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio experience in ceramic arts, including wheel-throwing and hand-building, for people preparing to teach art at elementary and secondary levels. Special fee required.
438 / 538.
Studio Art in Schools: Sculpture.
(3)
This course merges creative practice and the exploration of modifications in sculptural materials and methods appropriate to teaching in a K-12 environment.
439 / 539.
Studio Art in Schools: Selected Concentration.
(3)
This course merges creative practice and the exploration of education-based modifications (materials and methods appropriate to teaching in a K-12 environment) within a semester-long singular creative concentration, e.g. enameling.
440 / 540.
Studio Art in Schools: Book Arts.
(3)
This course merges individual creative practice with exploration of modifications and methods appropriate to teaching in a preK-12th grade classroom environments.
450/550.
Topics.
(1-3, may be repeated three times Δ)
Courses on a wide variety of topics about art education are offered according to interest and need. Different sections indicate different topics. Special fee required.
460.
Student Teaching Art PreK-Grade 5.
(4-6)
Directed and supervised student teaching in art at an elementary school and participation in a seminar concerning theory and practice relevant to elementary school art. Minimum grade of "B-" required.
A maximum of 15 hours of student teaching combined (all levels) is allowed.
Prerequisite: 310 and 320.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
465 / 565.
Art and the Exceptional Child.
(3)
Designed to acquaint teachers with the value and therapeutic uses of art in special education classrooms and to acquaint art education majors with adaptations of art to various exceptional cases. Special fee required.
470.
Student Teaching Art Grades 6-12.
(5-6)
Directed and supervised student teaching in art at a secondary school and participation in a seminar concerning art teaching theory and practice. Minimum grade of "B-" required.
A maximum of 15 hours of student teaching combined (all levels) is allowed.
Prerequisite: 310 and 320.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
472.
Art Criticism and Aesthetics Teacher.
(3)
An exploration of art criticism and aesthetics as part of a comprehensive art education curriculum with practical application in a K-12 setting. Special fee required.
480.
Art Education Internship.
(3)
Art Education Internship is a situated learning experience in which students work in a professional art educator role at a school, museum, gallery, studio space, park, hospital, hospice, or community organization.
500.
Philosophical Foundations in Art Education.
(3)
An introduction to major historical beliefs, values, philosophies and practices that inform contemporary art and art education programs and practices. Special fee required.
505 / 305.
Introduction to Art Education.
(3)
This is an entry-level course for licensure-track art education students and non-major students interested in exploring materials and methods, pedagogical theories, instructional practices, and professional opportunities within the visual arts.
510 / 410.
Curriculum Development in Art Education.
(3)
Diverse art historical, philosophical, and psychological bases for theories and models of curriculum development as applied to teaching art in a planned curriculum. Students must earn a grade of "B-" or better in this course.
Prerequisite: 310 or 320.
525 / 325.
Studio Methods, Materials, and Modifications.
(3)
This course examines university-level studio artistic processes and determines how those processes can be reworked and implemented in a developmentally appropriate approach for early childhood to adult learning situations.
530 / 330.
Growth, Development, and the Exceptional Art Student.
(4)
This course examines pedagogical frameworks and developmental theories from educational psychology, learning sciences, disability studies, creativity studies, aesthetics, and social theory within the context of visual art education.
532 / 432.
Technology in Art Education.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio course exploring technology in teaching elementary and secondary art. Students learn creative computer use through simple digital editing software programs. Special fee required.
533 / 433.
Studio Art in Schools: Printmaking.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Printmaking for artists/teachers in school settings. Processes for elementary and secondary students including stamping, linocuts, Styrofoam cuts, collagraphs, intaglio, monotypes. Special fee required.
535 / 435.
Studio Art in Schools: Drawing, Painting, Collage.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio experience in drawing, painting, collage for students preparing to teach art at elementary and secondary levels. Special fee required.
536 / 436.
Studio Art in Schools: Textile Arts.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio experience in using textile arts, including weaving and felting, in teaching art at elementary and secondary levels. Special fee required.
537 / 437.
Studio Art in Schools: Clay.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
Studio experience in ceramic arts, including wheel-throwing and hand-building, for people preparing to teach art at elementary and secondary levels. Special fee required.
538 / 438.
Studio Art in Schools: Sculpture.
(3)
This course merges creative practice and the exploration of modifications in sculptural materials and methods appropriate to teaching in a K-12 environment.
539 / 439.
Studio Art in Schools: Selected Concentration.
(3)
This course merges creative practice and the exploration of education-based modifications (materials and methods appropriate to teaching in a K-12 environment) within a semester-long singular creative concentration, e.g. enameling.
540 / 440.
Studio Art in Schools: Book Arts.
(3)
This course merges individual creative practice with exploration of modifications and methods appropriate to teaching in a preK-12th grade classroom environments.
550/450.
Topics.
(1-3, may be repeated three times Δ)
Courses on a wide variety of topics about art education are offered according to interest and need. Different sections indicate different topics. Special fee required.
565 / 465.
Art and the Exceptional Child.
(3)
Study of the special use of art activities with exceptional children along with practicum experience in field situations. Special fee required.
572.
Art Criticism and Aesthetics for Teachers.
(3)
An exploration of art criticism and aesthetics as part of a comprehensive art education curriculum with practical application in a K-12 setting. Special fee required.
575.
Research Applied to Art Education.
(3)
Examination of the assumptions, methods, results and applications of research in art education. Special fee required.
581.
Research Communities: Preparation and Proposal.
(3)
Students design and conduct independent research while participating in a cohort with other student-researchers in the formative stages of their art education capstone research and conferencing with faculty advisors.
582.
Research Communities: Development and Defense.
(3)
Students design and conduct independent research while participating in a cohort with other student-researchers in the later stages of their art education capstone research and conferencing with faculty advisors.
590.
Contemporary Issues in Art Education.
(3)
Examination of the contemporary developments, trends and issues in the field of art education as they relate to society, education and art. Special fee required.
591 / 391.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual research into an area in art education proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a professor. Special fee required.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
595.
Advanced Field Experiences.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Individual observation, teaching, residency in an art education field situation under the supervision of a professor.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
