ARU 401 - LEARNING VIS ARTS: CHILDHOOD

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Art Education

Description:

This course provides learners with an introduction to teaching visual arts (fine art, design, craft) and visual culture in grades preK-5 elementary settings. Learners in this class will investigate curriculum planning, individual and social development, instructional strategies, as well as historical and theoretical issues in art education. Learner activities will include narrative account, observation of elementary teaching settings, studio and critical response activities, and the design of curriculum plans and instructional materials appropriate for art and visual culture in elementary settings. The class will be conducted within a studio framework and will include presentations, discussions and performance-based activities. ARU 401 & ARU 420 are co-requisites and should be taken simultaneously.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.