Art Education Course Listing
160 Art and Music since 1945 U
A survey of the visual arts and music in the western world since 1945, based on live and recorded performances and exhibitions. Su, Au Wi, Ap Qtrs. 2-2hr cl, 1 1-hr rec. Not open to students with credit for Arts Col 160. GEC arts and hums VPA course. VPA Admis Cond course. Also offered as a web-delivered course (160D Au, W i, Sp Qtrs).
225 Introduction to Art Education U 5
Ideas, issues, and career possibilities in art education explored through readings, dialogue, and site visitation. Au, Wi Qtrs. 3 2-hr cl.
252 Introduction to the Computer in the Visual Arts U 5
Introductory study of computer graphics in relation to the traditional visual arts and as distinct art form; computer will be used to produce imagery. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. 4 lab hrs arr. GEC arts and hums VPA course. Service learning course.
255 Engaging Visuality: The Power of Seeing and Being Seen
An introduction to issues of representative, spectacle, surveillance, and voyeurism, explored through a range of visual images and sites. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2.5 hr cl. GEC arts and hums and social diversity course.
352 Fundamental Three-Dimensional Computer Art Techniques U 5
An introductory study of three-dimensional computer art techniques; three-dimensional still and animated imagery will be produced. Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 4 lab hrs arr. Prereq: 252
367 Second Writing Course
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2.5 hr cl. Prereq: English 110 or 111 or equiv and soph standing.
367.01 Ethnic Arts: A Means of Intercultural Communication U 5
A study of the artists, the artworks, and art worlds from diverse ethnic cultures in North America.
H367.01 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of dept or instructor. Not open to students with credit for 367. GEC second writing, arts and hums VPA, and social diversity course.
367.02 Writing Art Criticism U 5
Writing critically about contemporary America art by a variety of artists with diverse points of view. GEC second writing course.
367.03 Criticizing Television U 5
A critical analysis of a wide variety of television programs through viewing, discussing, reading, and writing.
Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: English 110. Not open to students with credit for Theatre 367.03. This course will alternately be taught by Art Education and Theatre. Cross-listed in Theatre. GEC second writing and social diversity course.
467 Powwows: Cultural and Arts Exploration U 5
An interdisciplinary examination of contemporary powwow culture using concepts from history, the humanities, social sciences, and American Indian perspectives.
480 Exploring the Creative Sector: Art in the 21st Century U 5
Explores the relationships within the creative sector; artistic workforce, contemporary art trends, organizational structures and variety within the industries.
481 Managing Arts Organizations U 5
Nonprofit arts organizations purposes and their functions such as governance, program planning, marketing, and fundraising; encourages critical thinking in managerial decision making through practical assignments. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1-hr on line work. Prereq: English 110, jr standing or above or permission of instructor.
483 Developing Arts Careers: Positioning Passion U 5
Prepares students as entrepreneurs to enter nonprofit, commercial, and public sector careers through independent research, dossier development, proposal, and grant writing. Su, Wi Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl, outside assignment. Prereq: Jr or sr standing or permission of instructor.
493 Individual Studies U 1-5
Individual studies and project work in specified problems of the field of art education. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U
589 Internship in Art Education U 1-15
Students intern at non-public school sites to synthesize and apply what they have learned in the classroom through concentrated practice in the field. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Completion of all other program requirements. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U
595 Seminar on Topical Issues in Art Education I U 1-5
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
600 Art and Curriculum Concepts For Teachers U G 3
Problems of teaching in terms of personal knowledge about art, insight into children's art work, and understanding of elementary school curriculum. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 2-hr labs.
601 Conceptual Process for Visual Culture as Curricula U G 3
Examination of visual culture concepts and processes to plan K-12 school curricula. Sp, Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 160 or Arts Col 160, 488 or 607, and 10 cr hrs of hist art course work; or permission of instructor.
603 History and Philosophy of Art Education U G 5
History of the field with an emphasis on major ideas in philosophy and learning theory that affect current trends. Au Qtr. 3 2-hr cl. Prereq: 225 Not open to students with credit for 330.
604 Teaching of Studio Activities U G 5
Exploration of instructional application of various art materials for educational settings. Au Qtr.2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 225. Not open to students with credit for 445. Open to art ed majors only.
605 Social and Cultural Factors in Art Education U G 5
Investigation into the role of culture, social class, gender, and age in understanding art and the diverse audiences served by art education. Au Qtr. 3 2-hr cl. Prereq: 225. Not open to students with credit for 375.
606 The Computer in Art Education: A Survey Course U G 5
A survey and practical course, exploring the implications and potential of the computer in a variety of art education contexts and roles. Wi. Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 330 or 603 and 445 or 604.
607 Concepts in Planning Art Education U G 5
Planning for and management of the social and physical environment of art education. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 375 or 605. Not open to students with credit for 488.
608 Art Education for Children with Special Needs U G 5
Strategies that can be used in teaching art to students with special needs and lesson planning for inclusion. Wi Qtr. 3 2-hr cl, Prereq: 375 or 605. Not open to students with credit for 588.
635 Photography Criticism U G 5
Reading, lectures, and discussions dealing with the study and practice of photographic criticism to facilitate and enrich the understanding of criticism and photography. Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Jr standing or above, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 635. Cross-listed in Art.
640 Critical Dialogue about Art U G 3
Theory and practice of engaging others in informed discussion of works of art. Sp Qtr. 2 2-hr Cl. Prereq: 603 or 635 or permission of instructor.
652 Computer Graphics in the Arts and Education U G 3
Application of computer imaging for the arts and interactive educational programs. Wi Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: Sr or grad standing.
670 Public Policy and the Arts U G 5
Issues in arts policymaking as they affect community arts services. Au. Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl., outside assignments.
671 Organizational Leadership in the Nonprofit Arts U G 5
Students will be assisted in enhancing their knowledge and ability to take responsible leadership roles in non-profit arts organizations and as a major constitutent of public arts agencies. Au Qtr. 1 2.5-hr cl., outside assignments.
672 Managing Cultural Policy Change U G 5
Planning and executing strategic change in public arts agencies. Explores implications of shifting from a supply/demand to a value-based cultural policy paradigm. Sp Qtr. 1 2.5 hr cl plus group project requirements off-campus.
673 Issues Across the Arts G 3
A visiting lecturer series facilitates the in-depth exploration and analysis of a quarterly selection of related arts policy, programming, and funding issues. Sp Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 670 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.
680 Aesthetics in Art Education U G 3
Concepts and strategies for including aesthetics in art education curricula. Sp Qtr. 2 1.5 hr cl. Prereq: 488 or 607 or grad standing.
683 Developing Arts Careers: Positioning Passion G 5
Prepares graduate students as entrepreneurs to enter nonprofit, commercial, public and/or academic careers through independent investigation, dossier development, research proposals, and grant writing. Su, Wi Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl, outside assignment.
688 Instructional Applications in Art
Preparation for art instruction through curriculum development, study of instructional strategies, and peer teaching. 2 1.5-hr cl. Open only to art educ majors.
688.01 Clinical Experience: The Context of Schools U G 3
Au. Qtr. This course is graded S/U.
688.02 Clinical Experience: Construction and Application of Curriculum U G 3
Wi. Qtr. Prereq: 688.01. This course is graded S/U.
688.03 Clinical Experience: Investigating Instruction U G 3
Sp. Qtr. Prereq: 688.02. This course is graded S/U.
689 Pre-Practicum Clinical Experience G 5
Contact with practicum sites and collaborative work with cooperating teachers to plan and deliver instruction. Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 6-hr lab. Prereq: Grad standing in art educ. Open only to art educ majors. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
691 Applied Research in Art Education U G 2-5
Studies in empirical, philosophical, curriculum, or studio problems in art education. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
693 Individual Studies. U G 2-5
Advanced Study for students in specialized programs. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
694 Group Studies U G 2-5
Group studies for students in specialized programs. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
698 Study Tour
Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for different study tours only.
698.01 Domestic U G 1-15
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700 Issues in Graduate Study in Art Education G 5
Review of analytical reading and writing; overview of topics in thesis and dissertation research; graduate faculty research, national and international issues; university resources and policies. Au, Wi, Qtrs. 1 5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing. Must be taken during the first year of graduate study in the major.
701 History of Art Education G 5
Multiple perspectives in the histories of art education including political, social, and cultural components and theoretical frameworks utilized in the research will be examined. Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl, 2 hrs arr.
703 Contemporary Theory and Art Education G 5
An introduction to theoretical ideas which have emerged in contemporary writing in recent years and which have implications for the field of art education. Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.
704 Policy Perspectives on Arts Education G 5
Examines recent reform initiatives in the public, nonprofit and private sectors with the goal of understanding policy practices and dynamics in arts education. Wi Qtr. 1-3 hr cl., 2 hrs arr. Prereq: Grad standing.
705 Overview of Research Methods in Art Education G 5
Introduction to a wide range of methods applicable to art education research problems, including historical, philosophical, ethnographic, survey, experimental, and case study methods. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Must be taken during the first year of graduate study in the major.
707 Introduction to Teaching Arts Education at the College Level G 3
An introduction to theories, methods and issues related to teaching arts education at the college level. Au. Qtr. 1 3-hr cl. Open only to new or recently reassigned Art Education GTAs or students with instructor's permission. This course is for all new GTAs in the Art Education department and for other students with the instructor's permission.
715 Art Education as a Community Act: Developing Pedagogy for School-Community Collaboration through Art G 5
Course will explore the process of connecting art education and community contexts. Students will investigate and envision collaborative practices and create pedagogy for community-based art education. 2 2.5 hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.
720 Philosophy of Art Education Literature Survey G 3
Discussion of writings by art educators, aestheticians, artists, critics, and others for historical perspective on and to distinguish the nature of philosophy of art education. Wi Qtr. 3 cl.
730 Cognitive Approaches to Art Education G 5
Explores current psychological and philosophical approaches to cognition and art education and their impplications for education issues. Au qtr.
731 Evaluation in Art Education G 3-5
Evaluation of student performance in art; informal instruments for collecting data for use in assessing programs. Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 807 or equiv with written permission of instructor.
735 Museum History G 5
Critical examination of the historic and theoretical foundations of art and other museums as an institution, drawing on multiple disciplinary perspectives, 1 2.5-hr cl, online interaction. Will count toward Museum Education specialization.
736 Museum Education Theory G 5
Theory, structure and functions of museum education. 1 2.5-hr cl, online interaction. Will count toward Museum Education specialization.
745 Museums and Teaching G 5
A theoretical and practical study of teaching and learning in and through museums. 1 2.5-hr cl, online interaction. Will count toward Museum Education specialization.
748 Museum Education Practicum G 5
An examination of the role of education in art museums through an in-depth experience in a museum setting. 2 2.5-hr cl. Will count toward Museum Education specialization.
753 Aesthetics of Interactive Technology G 5
Aesthetics and critical investigations of the impact of interactive technologies on art making and art education. Au Qtr. 1 3-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs.
755 History, Politics and Practices of Visual Culture in Art Education G 5
An examination of the antecedents, history, politics and practices of visual culture, with a specific focus on the literature in art education. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 3-hr cl and hr arr. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
764 Investigating Material Culture G 5
Investigates the relationship between people and objects inscluding scientific analysis of materials, skill of maker, use, cultural importance and meaning. Sp Qtr. 2 2.5-cl. Core course for graduate interdisciplinary specialization in the Analysis of Material Culture.
765 Contemporary Art and Art Education G 3
A study of recent developments in contemporary art and the implication of those developments on art education practice and curriculum design. Au Qtr. 4 cl.
767 Critical Analysis of Multicultural Art Education: Theory and Practice G 5
Investigation and analysis of multicultural theories and issues for art education. Au Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
768 Indigenous People and Visual Culture G 5
In this course, we critically investigate images of indigenous people as portrayed through visual culture (i.e. television, films, advertising, art, and historic references). Au Qtr. 2-2 hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
775 Social and Cultural Theories in Art and Art Education G 3
Critical investigation of the relationships between and among artists
and art worlds of various societies and cultures. Wi Qtr. 1 3 hr cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
781 Arts Participation, Cultural Literacy, and Audience Development G 5
Building on empirical and theoretical research, this course constructs a framework to understand audence participation, understanding and receiption of specific art forms. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor.
782 Nonprofit Arts Institution Governance and Board Leadership G 5
Research-based, practical exploration of nonprofit boards critically examines governance policies and practices; specifically focusing on management, board and staff relations and issues of accountability. Au. Qtr. 2.5-hr cl and independent research. Prereq: Grad standing.
H783 Honors Research U 3-5
A program of reading and research arranged for each student, with individual conferences, reports, and honors thesis. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a pt-hr ratio of 3.50 in the major area and permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Honors Committee of either the College of the Arts or the College of Education. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Satisfactory completion of at least 8 cr hrs is required of candidates for an undergrad degree with distinction in art educ. This course is graded S/U.
786 Teaching Practicum: PreKindergarten through Elementary Levels G 15
Field-based teaching practicum at the prekindergarten through elementary levels. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 40 hrs/wk on site, 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 689. This course is graded S/U.
787 Teaching Practicum: Intermediate through Secondary Levels G 15
Field-based teaching practicum at the intermediate through secondary levels. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 40 hrs/wk on site, 1 3-hr cl. Prereq: 689. This course is graded S/U.
795 Seminar on Topical Issues in Art Education II G 1-5
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in art educ or permission of dept. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
803 Critical Theory and Cultural Studies of Policy Research and Practice G 3
Traces the development of critical theories form 19th-20th centuries, tacign historic developmentsa nd value/importance to arts education practice and policy research.
Sp Qtr. 3-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing.
805 Empirical Problems in Art Education G 3-5
An introduction to the language, methodology, and application of empirical research in art education; the identification and isolation of appropriate empirical problems in the field. Wi Qtr.
807 Curriculum Problems in Art Education G 3-5
An examination of the functions of curricular plans as tools for transforming selected conceptions of art education into teacher and student activities in the classroom. Wi Qtr.
809 Thesis and Dissertation Proposal Writing G 3
The purpose of this course is for students to understand the components of a thesis or dissertation research proposal. Students will write a draft proposal. Wi Qtr. Prereq: 700 and 705.
830 Seminar on Art History in Art Education G 3
An examination of art history structures, concepts, and research methods
for translation into alternative methods for teaching art history in
K-12 settings. Sp Qtr. 1-3hr cl. Prereq: 601 and any 500- or 600-level
course in history of art; or permission of instructor.
835 Visual Representations of LGBT Subjects
Survey of social standpoints on visual culture and cinematic representations of (homo)sexualities through readings, film viewings, class discussions and presentations of independent research.
840 Criticism, Aesthetics, and Education G 5
Teaching about art and the aesthetic and social issues it raises in school and community contexts. Wi Qtr. 2 2.5-hr cl.
875 Social and Cultural Research Methods for Art Education G 5
Social and culturally based research methods for studying the art of diverse groups of people. Sp Qtr. 2 2.5 hr cl. Prereq: 705 or permission of instructor.
889 Internship Experience G 4-16
Supervised professional experience in a variety of settings, including administration, policy, museum education and community-based arts. Students can register for distinctive sub-sections. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 10 hrs/wk. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
893 Individual Studies G 1-15
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
894 Group Studies G 1-5
Group studies for students in specialized programs. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.
911 Research Problems in Art Education G 3-5
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable to a maximum of 45 cr hrs.
998 Research in Art Education: Thesis G 0-18
Research for thesis purposes only. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. This course is graded S/U.
999 Research in Art Education: Dissertation G 0-18
Research for dissertation purposes only. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. This course is graded S/U.