2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Department of Art

College of Fine Arts

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

ARED 281 Special Topics

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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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 Issues of Art in K-12 Programs

3c-0l-3cr

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. Taught Fall semester only. (Prerequisite to student teaching) (Titled Survey in Art Education prior to 2003-04)

ARED 317 Art in K-6 Programs

1c-3l-3cr

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. (Titled Art Education Methodology at the Elementary Level prior to 2003-04)

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ARED 318 Art in 7-12 Programs

1c-3l-3cr

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. Taught Spring semester only. (Prerequisite to student teaching) (Titled Art Education Methodology at the Secondary Level prior to 2003-04)

ARED 320 Art Criticism and Aesthetics in K-12 Programs

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: ARED 315 (minimum C grade) and Art Education major

Secure the knowledge and skills necessary to teach a program of comprehensive art that includes the discipline of art criticism. Establishes theoretical frameworks for writing intelligently and talking about art with students from a critical perspective. Also provides opportunities for developing curricular and pedagogical materials appropriate for teaching art.

ARED 321 Art History Inquiry for K-12 Art Programs

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: ARED 315 (minimum C grade) and Art Education major

Explores methods, media, and activities that integrate art history content into the school art curriculum. Students plan and execute lessons which are appropriate at various grade levels and which emphasize art history and knowledge of artistic diversity worldwide. Students prepare one unit on a selected theme, in addition to other written or artistic assignments. Preparation of art history-related projects and instructional materials for classroom use are also components of the course.

ARED 322 Studio Inquiry for K-12 Programs

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: ARED 315 (minimum C grade) and Art Education major

Art processes, media, and techniques suitable for teaching art to elementary and secondary students are examined and researched as modes of learning and creating. A major focus is on developing curricula and pedagogical materials relating to the theory and practice of teaching art, as well as integrating studio experiences with art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. Students apply demonstrated techniques and processes to sample projects and combine these with research into a portfolio for teaching studio art within comprehensive art lessons.

ARED 481 Special Topics

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Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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

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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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