Art Education (A ED)


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A ED 099 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

A ED 101S INTRODUCTION TO ART EDUCATION ( 3) This course introduces students to issues, concepts, and ideas in Art Education.

A ED 199 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

A ED 201W HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS AND CULTURAL INS TITUTIONS ( 3) Introduction to historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations art education in schools and cultural institutions, museums, and community organizations.

A ED 211 (GA) INTERPRETING ART EXPERIENCE: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL PERSPECTIVES ( 3) Examination of psychological, cultural, aesthetic, philosophical and educational perspectives on creation and response to art in children, adolescents and adults.

A ED 212 INTERPRETING ART EXPERIENCE: EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS ( 1) In-depth study of the educational implications of the information on art making and response introduced in A ED 211. Prerequisite: A ED 101S , A ED 201W Concurrent: A ED 211

A ED 222 TV AND FILM TECHNIQUES FOR SCHOOLS ( 3) An exploratory course in the use of light media for visual communication. Concurrent: A ED 114 , A ED 434 , A ED 435 , A ED 436

A ED 225 (GA;US) DIVERSITY, PEDAGOGY, AND VISUAL CULTURE ( 3) Issues of diversity in art, education, visual culture, and pedagogy.

A ED 237 HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION ( 2) Introduction to history and philosophy of art education, including current developments in theory and practice. Prerequisite: second-semester standing; 12 credits in any combination of art, art education, education, or art history

A ED 296 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

A ED 297 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

A ED 299 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

A ED 303 THE VISUAL ARTS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( 3) Basic concepts of current art education theory and practice for the elementary teacher.

A ED 322 VISUAL CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ( 3) The course provides a foundation for innovative integration of digital technologies in art making, viewing, and teaching. Prerequisite: A&A 101 and A&A 102S , A&A 103 , A&A 104 , A ED 101S , A ED 201W , A ED majors only

A ED 322 VISUAL CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 The course provides a foundation for innovative integration of digital technologies in art making, viewing, and teaching. Prerequisite: A ED majors only

A ED 323 VISUAL CULTURE AND ART EDUCATION ( 3) Inquiry into museum/visual culture and its texts, theories, and issues that provide a basis for K-12 art education. Art Education majors only. Prerequisite: A&A 101 and A&A 102S , or A&A 103 and A&A 104 , A ED majors only Concurrent: A ED 322

A ED 323 VISUAL CULTURE AND ART EDUCATION ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 The study and creation of contemporary art forms as visual culture critiques provide curricular and pedagogical approaches to art education. Prerequisite: A ED majors only

A ED 354 ART CURRICULUM THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT ( 3) Design and development of art curricula for the elementary and secondary schools. Concurrent: A ED 350 , A ED 351W , A ED 352 , A ED 353

A ED 397 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

A ED 399 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

A ED 401 CURRICULA, PEDAGOGY, AND ASSESSMENT IN ART EDUCATION ( 3) Preparation of curricula, pedagogical, and assessment strategies for elementary/secondary school and museum art education programs. Prerequisite: A ED 101S , A ED 201W , A ED 211 , A ED 212 , A ED 225 , A ED 322 , A ED 323

A ED 440 CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS ( 3) Role of the educator and educational programming in museums and other cultural institutions. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or 3 credits of Art History courses from department list; A ED 401

A ED 488 CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRACTICUM ( 1 - 3) Supervised field experience in a museum or other cultural institution, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of an educational project. Prerequisite: ANTH 100 or 3 credits of art history courses from department list; A ED 401 Concurrent: A ED 490

A ED 489 ADVANCED PRACTICUM ( 3) Supervised observation, unit planning, and teaching in Saturday Morning Arts School: analysis of creative expressions and art programs for learners. Prerequisite: A ED 401 Concurrent: A ED 490

A ED 490 CAPSTONE COURSE IN ART EDUCATION ( 2 credits per semester) Synthesis of preservice art education coursework; introduction to professional practices and standards; completion of teaching and learning portfolio. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Preparation Program and successful completion of all required courses in the major except Student Teaching or final internship. Prerequisite or concurrent: A ED 488 for majors in the Museums and Cultural Institutions option Concurrent: A ED 489 majors in the Schools option

A ED 490 CAPSTONE COURSE IN ART EDUCATION ( 3 credits per semester) Effective Date: SP2009 Synthesis of preservice art education coursework; introduction to professional practices and standards; completion of teaching and learning portfolio. Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Preparation Program and successful completion of all required courses in the major except Student Teaching or final internship. Prerequisite or concurrent: A ED 488 for majors in the Museums and Cultural Institutions option Concurrent: A ED 489 majors in the Schools option

A ED 494 SCHOOLS AND MUSEUMS ( 3) Museum education: issues, theories of aesthetic education and practices in schools, museums, and community art centers. Prerequisite: 12 credits in art education, art, art history, or education

A ED 494H SCHOOLS AND MUSEUMS ( 3) Museum education: issues, theories of aesthetic education and practices in schools, museums, and community art centers. Prerequisite: 12 credits in art education, art, art history, or education

A ED 495 INTERNSHIP IN ART EXPERIENCES (15) Comprehensive instruction in craft, health, cultural, museum, studio, gallery or social agency. Students supervised by University personnel and arts personnel. Prerequisite: A ED 440 ; seventh- or eighth-semester standing

A ED 495A ART EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM ( 7) The elementary student teaching practicum fulfills requirements for Pennsylvania certification to teach Art in both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: A ED 489 ; eighth- or ninth-semester standing Concurrent: A ED 495B

A ED 495B ART EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM ( 8) The secondary student teaching practicum fulfills requirements for Pennsylvania certification to teach Art in both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: A ED 489 ; eighth- or ninth-semester standing Concurrent: A ED 495A

A ED 495C ART EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM ( 7) The elementary student teaching practicum fulfills requirements for Pennsylvania certification to teach Art in both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: A ED 489 ; eighth- or ninth-semester standing; Concurrent: A ED 495D

A ED 495D ART EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM ( 8) The secondary student teaching practicum fulfills requirements for Pennsylvania certification to teach Art in both elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite: A ED 489 ; eighth- or ninth-semester standing Concurrent: A ED 495A

A ED 495E INTERNSHIP IN MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS (15) Twelve week, full time supervised internship in education in museums or other cultural institutions. Prerequisite: A ED 440 , seventh- or eighth-semester standing.

A ED 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

A ED 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

A ED 499 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

A ED 502 RESEARCH IN ART EDUCATION ( 3) Examination of past and present research in art education, an introduction to general methods of research, and critical evaluation of research in art education.

A ED 505 FOUNDATIONS OF ART EDUCATION ( 3) An examination of classic theories in art education and their relevance to current developments.

A ED 535 ARTS ADMINISTRATION FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ( 3) Responsibilities of arts administrators in schools and colleges; program, staff development, supervision, facilities, financing, community relations, governance, and reporting writing.

A ED 536 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN ART EDUCATION ( 3) Factors affecting art curriculum decisions, analysis, selection, organization, preparation of curriculum. Evaluation and sources of art curriculum improvement and innovation. Prerequisite: 6 credits of methods

A ED 541 THEORIES OF CHILD ART ( 3) Study of current theories of child art; application of recent psychological and anthropological theories to understanding child art. Prerequisite: A ED 486

A ED 545 EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT IN ART EDUCATION ( 3) Study of theories of evaluation; application of judgmental criteria; analysis and construction of assessment instruments and scoring procedures. Prerequisite: A ED 490

A ED 560 INTERPRETATION THEORY IN ART EDUCATION ( 3) Study of theories of interpretation as they apply to works of art; the relationship of interpretation theory to the teaching of art.

A ED 570 ARTISTIC CREATION AND THEORIES OF KNOWING ( 3) A thematically organized course that makes connections between art-making and art as a way of knowing and inquiry.

A ED 580 AESTHETICS AND THE TEACHING OF ART ( 3) Study of the nature and value of aesthetics as part of art curricula in public schools and the relationship between aesthetics and culture.

A ED 588 HISTORY OF ART EDUCATION ( 3) Historical development of philosophies in art education in the United States and abroad.

A ED 590 COLLOQUIUM ( 1 - 3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.

A ED 594 RESEARCH TOPICS ( 1 -18) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.

A ED 595 INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

A ED 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES ( 1 - 9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

A ED 597 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)


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Review Date: 06/20/2008

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