ART 0625 - Advanced Art Methods, Materials and Research

This course emphasizes methods, principles and materials of teaching Art.  Advanced topics included are stages of development, goals of Art Education, lesson planning, evaluation, media and methods, classroom management, personal goals for teaching Art, research into modern Art media, and links to field-based experience.  The format will include lectures, readings, article reviews, papers, class discussions, group projects, site evaluations, journaling, and the creation of individualized Art methods portfolios as well as research into the latest trends and methodologies of Art education.