ART 5200 Introduction To Art Education

3 Hours

Graduate students will be introduced to the historical foundations and contemporary practice of art education. Special emphasis will be given to the development of conceptual understandings and skills in aesthetics, art criticism, art history, visual culture, and art production, including digital media and computer technologies. Students will investigate fundamental issues in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and will explore career opportunities in both school and community art settings through field observations. Introduction to Art Education serves as a prerequisite for further study in the Art Education major.