Introduction to Art Education

Catalog description

This elective course will introduce the concepts of creative Visual Arts instruction to students who have yet to commit themselves to the Education credit requirements of a bachelor of science in Visual Arts Education major. The curriculum will summarize the various opportunities of teaching art in diverse environments from the customary K–12 classroom setting contrasted with teaching in non-traditional sites like community centers, hospitals, nursing homes and museums. Classroom lectures and presentations by the professor and a variety of guest art instructors will encompass dynamic art projects created by students of all ages and capabilities.