2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

ARED: Art Education

Department of Art

College of Fine Arts

ARED 281 Special Topics

var-1-3sh

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

ARED 315 Survey of Art Education

3c-0l-3sh

A seminar to introduce the art education major to the principles and practices of teaching visual arts K through 12. Field experiences, pre-student teaching activities, introduction to literature, and history and philosophies of art education emphasized. (Prerequisite to student teaching) Taught Fall semester only.

ARED 317 Art Education Methodology at the Elementary Level

1c-3l-3sh

Examines children’s artistic development, art programs, planning, motivation, and evaluation. Weekly teaching experience is an integral part of the course. (Prerequisite to student teaching) Taught Fall semester only.

ARED 318 Art Education Methodology at the Secondary Level

1c-3l-3sh

The relationship of art education to the total secondary curriculum is studied to determine goals of junior-senior high school art. The adolescent creative products are analyzed to help the prospective art teacher to identify with problems of students. (Prerequisite to student teaching) Taught Spring semester only.

ARED 481 Special Topics

var-1-3sh

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

ARED 482 Independent Study

var-1-3sh

Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office

Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.

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