AH421 Special Topic: Art Criticism. (3 credits)
This class will introduce students to both the practice and history of Art Criticism. Students will study the theories and tactics that undergird
Art Criticism as a unique discipline and explore its links to Art History. Assessment and evaluation of both works of art and critical writing will be the primary focus of this course.
Prerequisite: AH100, AH150
AE620 Curriculum and Instruction. (3 credits)
An examination of art instruction based in the larger framework of a curriculum that is not limited to art. This course provides an overview of resources and pedagogical methods for teaching visual culture in elementary and secondary public schools taking into account local, state, and national standards. Students develop age appropriate curricula and praxis including lesson and unit planning, instructional strategies, and assessment procedures.
AE630 Strategies for Teaching Art. (3 credits)
History, theory, and practice in art education are reviewed with a focus on specific strategies for making art and teaching art. Current developments in studio practice and education methodologies are presented and discussed along with aesthetics, criticism, history and visual culture.
AE640 Technology in Art Education. (3 credits)
This course offers a hands-on exploration of interactive digital and electronic technologies and their applications in teaching about and making art in the classroom setting. Students will attain competence with respect to the formatting and presentation of alphanumeric data an imagery. The technical skills acquired and analytical methods employed will enhance the students' ability to communicate with their own students, colleagues, parents, and community. The following software applications will be covered: Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exel, Microsoft Power Point, Picasa image editing software, and Atomic Learning, an online resource for technical assistance. Internet research strategies and the use of institutionally-based email services will also be discussed.
This course addresses a number of Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Standards, and state technology standards for Art Education. Specifically:
AE650 Art Education for Diverse Populations. (3 credits)
Methods and strategies for adapting art lessons and curriculum for students from multicultural backgrounds and students with special needs (including gifted and SPED) will be reviewed.
AE660 Educational Psychology. (3 credits)
The course provides a study of human development and psychology, including theories of cognition, social learning, information processing, motivation and strategies to engage students in critical and creative thinking and problem solving as they apply to the teaching and learning processes, especially relating to art education. The use of formats and language in designing and the writing of lesson plans, unit plans, and course outlines will be discussed.
FA601 Studio Workshop 1: Drawing, Design, Painting and Mixed Media. (3 credits)
The Workshop is self-directed study, each student conducting his/her own personal exploration of concept and technique in the art-making process under the guidance of a faculty advisor and guest artists/critics.
FA602 Studio Workshop 2: Kiln Art. (3 credits)
The Workshop is self-directed study, each student conducting his/her own personal exploration of concept and technique in the art-making process under the guidance of a faculty advisor and guest artists/critics to enhance artistic skills.
FA604 Studio Workshop 3: Photography. (3 credits)
This workshop is self-directed study, each student conducting his/her own personal exploration of concept and technique in the art-making process under the guidance of a faculty advisor and guest artists/critics to enhance artistic skills.