Courses

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN VISUAL STUDIES
CONCENTRATION: ART EDUCATION

Art Education majors combine their study of teaching methods with studio exploration, art history, and field experience.

ART 311:  FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION AND METHODS I

An introductory course for theoretical as well as practical foundations of elementary and/or middle school art education methods. Field experience will be required.  Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.

ART 411:  FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION AND METHODS II

An intermediate art education methods course that provides diverse experiences related to art education theory and practice in elementary schools.  Field experiences in public schools outside the regular class sessions required.  Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.

ART 413:  FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION AND METHODS III

An advanced art education methods course that requires long-term curriculum design, assessment, and classroom management methods appropriate for visual arts instruction in middle and high schools.  Field experience is required.  Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation.