Introduction to Art Education ((3 credit hours))

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Investigates the theoretical, historical, psychological, and sociological foundations of art education in a lecture-lab format. Provides a critical examination of individual and group activities currently offered in the elementary school art program and includes lectures, curriculum design, evaluation of processes and techniques. Exploration and analysis of design, media and concepts, with special attention to classroom application. ART 208 satisfies the state art requirement for general elementary teacher requirement certification (4 hours of field work required). Lecture: 1.0 credit hours; Laboratory: 2.0 credit hours.