Curriculum and Instruction in Visual Arts for Childhood Education

Catalog description

(formerly ART 2000) This course is designed to assist the teacher candidate in developing art methods and a conceptual framework for teaching art to children grades PK-6. After studying the developmental stages of children's perceptual growth, the teacher candidates will design qualitative and creative art lessons and units for diverse populations. Subjects include artistic objectives and media, the integration of the arts into the curriculum, computer art, the museum, the New York State Standards, art history and aesthetics for the elementary school.