Art Education

ARTE 2121. Developmental Art. (3) Human growth potential, creative and perceptual development, learning objectives, past and current philosophies, and psychology in art. Individual studio problems involving art elements, principles, and media. Six hours. For non-majors only. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

ARTE 3021. Topics in Art Education. (1-3) Special topics in art education. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. (On demand)

ARTE 3121. Art Education Methods I (K-12). (3) Prerequisite: 24 semester hours of studio art. Analysis of learning theories as related to growth and development in visual arts; organization of tools, media and materials; curriculum design in planning art units and lesson plans; evaluation and motivation techniques. Studio course. Six hours.(Fall)

ARTE 3122. Art Education Methods II (K-12). (3) Prerequisite: ARTE 3121. Development of objectives for art education based on personal and historical references, philosophy, and psychology. Relationship of the arts and artists to contemporary society. Curriculum design and classroom management. Six hours. (Spring)

ARTE 3467. Student Teaching in Art. (15) Prerequisite: ARTE 3122 and approved application for student teaching; senior status; completion of professional education requirements; grades of C or better in all courses required for licensure. Corequisite: enrollment only in student teaching. A planned sequence of experiences in the student’s area of specialization conducted in an approved school setting under the supervision and coordination of a University supervisor and a cooperating teacher in which the student demonstrates the competencies identified for his/her specific teaching field in an appropriate grade level setting. (Fall)