EDU 33001 - Foundations Of Art Education And Methods I

An introduction to art education theory and related social issues. Supervised art teaching in public schools is an important part of this course.

Preparation for Course
C: EDU 30100.

Cr. 3.
Variable Title
(V.T.)
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate verbal and written communication visual literacy skills for effective professional communication for the presentation of artwork.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of art education in the classroom and the community, as well as the history of art education in the United States.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of art, how it relates to the social and cultural experiences of P-12 students, and how is best taught in schools.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of state and national standards and how they are connected to learning experiences in the art curriculum.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, learning strategies, art processes and materials for teaching art in the classroom, elementary through secondary.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of a theme-based, interdisciplinary approach to art education through written curriculum materials.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of child development, special needs, and how these topics relate to approaches to teaching art in the inclusive classroom.
8. Demonstrate knowledge about art and its significance in a variety of cultures and how a multicultural approach operates in the art curriculum.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in teaching through observations and the capstone student teaching semester.