ARED 6621 Art Education Methods 7-12

Seminars, presentations, workshops, and peer collaborative planning will help students understand their role as curriculum designers. An emphasis will be on developing age-appropriate units of study based on studio practice, art history, and aesthetic inquiry methods appropriate for the 7-12 grade child and instructional methodologies for teaching and assessing. Topics include a history of art education related to
current issues, integration across subjects, and socio-cultural approaches to pedagogy. Must be accepted into College of Education. Background check must be completed before the course begins. Field observations outside of class are required.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Spring Only

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. A basic understanding of curriculum structures and art programs in grades 9-12 in the content areas of studio production, art history and art analysis. Evidence: curriculum research paper.
2. One scholarly curriculum comparison presentation (focus 9-12 grades)
3. Engage in practical experiences in working with the materials, media and processes appropriate to teaching art: 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Processes. Evidence: Performance Lessons based on hands-on projects.
4. Understand the role of art teacher as curriculum designer. Evidence: development of one 1 unit of study.