Students connect theory and practice by planning and teaching appropriate art events for a particular community setting or population. Students investigate organizational and administrative approaches necessary for successful community art education programming. ARTE 420 or 432, or permission of the Department. Students teach, develop, and then evaluate an art programme during a practicum of 60 hours in a community setting. Students formulate and express a philosophy of teaching community art education that connects theory, critical thinking, reflective practice and fieldwork experience.
Students investigate entrepreneurial skills needed to market community art pro-grammes.
Specialization programme students must complete the practicum component teaching school-age children. Second-year standing in the Major or Specialization in Art Education, or permission of the Department. A course which provides an opportunity for the study of specialized aspects of art education. Topics chosen for consideration vary from year to year. Lectures, readings, and workshops which examine both the history and basic concepts of art therapy and their application.