Courses for Undergraduates
360 Foundations of Art Education I (3:2:1)
Pr. junior standing
An introduction to the art theoretical and philosophical foundations for Art Education K–12. A field placement practicum in schools or other appropriate settings is included. A prerequisite for student teaching.
361 Foundations of Art Education II (3:2:4)
Pr. Art 360; art education major; junior standing or permission of instructor
Art media and curriculum foundation for Art Education K–12. Field placement practicum in schools or other appropriate settings. (Spring)
363 Curriculum and Teaching Methods in the Elementary School (3:2:2)
Pr. ART 360 and admission to Teacher Education or permission of the Art Education Coordinator
For art education majors only.
Aims and philosophy of art education in elementary school. Special section for art majors only offered in the fall. (Counts as Art credit.)
364 Practicum Service-Learning (6:1:15)
Coreq. ART 360, ART 363, or permission of instructor. B.F.A. Art Education majors only.
Art Education students put ART 363 theory into practice by planning and delivering art instruction, including an art exhibition, to 1–5 children under faculty supervision.
365 Curriculum and Teaching Methods in the Secondary School (3:2:2)
Pr. ART 360 and admission to Teacher Education or permission of the Art Education Coordinator
Aims, philosophy, and curricula of art education in the secondary school; selection, preparation, and use of teaching materials. (Counts as Art credit.)
367 Child Art and Teaching (3:2:2)
Pr. junior standing
Not open to Art Education majors.
An introduction to the theoretical and philosophical foundations for Art Education (birth to middle school), including hands-on experience with school art media.
368 Research in Contemporary Issues in Art Education (3:3)
Pr. ART 360, B.F.A. in Art Education major, and permission of instructor
Critical inquiry and analysis of topics and issues in contemporary art education and discussion of trends and educational policy fundamental to a foundation for research, theory development, and leadership. (Fall or Spring)
369 Internship: Leadership in Art Education (1–3)
Pr. B.F.A. Art Education majors only; permission of faculty coordinator based on internship proposal
Grade: Pass/Not Pass (P/NP)
Internship with emphasis on meeting children's needs, while developing self, civic literacy, and leadership skills.
463 Student Teaching in the Elementary School (6:1:10)
Pr. senior standing or permission of the Coordinator of Art Education
Supervised student teaching at the elementary school level.
465 Student Teaching in the Secondary School (6:1:10)
Pr. senior standing or permission of the Coordinator of Art Education
Supervised student teaching at the secondary school level.
468 Teaching Practice and Curriculum in Art (3:1:4)
Pr. admission to the “SP-1” licensure only program for Art K–12 and/or permission of the instructor
Enrollment restricted to “SP-1” licensure only students
Curriculum development for K–12 art teaching, professional theory, development, standards and guides for effective teaching, and observations of student’s classroom practice. (Spring)
For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students
563 Trends and Teaching in Art: Special Populations (3:2:1)
Pr. completion of ART 363, student teaching, or equivalent or permission of instructor
Curricular and instructional principles, processes and designs applicable to special populations in various school, institutional, or community settings.
565 Issues in Art Education (3:3)
Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor
May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
Exploration of issues in art or education which affect the teaching of art.
Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate-level courses.
