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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Art Education (A ED)

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

A ED 101S Introduction to Art Education (3)

The objective of the course is to introduce students to basic ideas, areas of inquiry, and experiences in art education. This will be a required course that serves as the first of a sequence of courses in the Art Education major and will provide a beginning point for the rest of the courses in the major. The Art Education Program has two emphases. The first leads to public school teacher certification and the second to an understanding of arts education in settings such as museums and community arts organizations. This introductory course will be broadly based and the content and will be applicable to students in both emphases. This course will be conducted in a seminar format. Evaluation methods for the course will include, for example, critical response papers to readings, observation reports of early field experiences, tests, and portfolio assessment.
General Education: None
Diversity: None
Bachelor of Arts: None
Effective: Summer 2002

Note : Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.