ARED 7650 Advanced Theoretical Perspectives in Art Education

This advanced graduate-level seminar focuses on theoretical perspectives in the area of art education and the relevance of theory to the practice of curriculum development and implementation, and scholarly writing in art education leadership. Students research and apply selected theories of the 20th and 21st centuries that hold a place of prominence in current research, curriculum, and pedagogical dialogues in art education. This course will involve careful analysis of the work of critical theorists through both primary sources and secondary sources that exemplify putting theory to work in art education leadership and related fields.

Registration Name

Adv Theoretical Perspectives

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced depth and breadth of knowledge of research of theories/theorists as they relate to research in art education to fine arts leadership
2. analyze and respond critically to scholarly works of various theorists
3. critique the influence of modern and postmodern developments in general and art education curriculum theory and apply these to current curricular trends
4. map personal research interests in relation to research paradigms and related theories/theorists
5. experiment with theory in relation to research pursuits, formulating a research proposal
6. demonstrate high standards of scholarly writing by applying learning skills and concepts relevant to writing in the field of art education
7. continue developing as a knowledgeable, inquisitive, and collaborative learner in diverse, democratic learning communities