Students expand their repertoire of skills and techniques for planning and teaching lessons with multiple dimensions. Students also consider the specific requirements of students with special needs and those at different age levels. Practicum experiences will include working with children in community settings or museums or after-school day care settings. Students who have received credit for ARTE 300 may not take this course for credit. The course investigates the various isues and concerns related to community art education.
Students develop skills in assessing community needs.
After observation and studio research, students develop and propose an art education curriculum for a specific community setting or population. Practicum experiences will include observation of a specific population or community and team-teaching with a community educator. Students who have received credit for ARTE 300 may not take this course for credit. Second-year standing in the Major or Specialization in Art Education, or permission of the Department. Students are introduced to theories of adolescent and adult development, and the effect these have on their behaviour and attitudes towards learning and art making.