ARTE 2100

Artists as Teachers

An introduction to the role of the visual arts in learning and teaching in a variety of settings. Individual studio practices are translated into teaching expertise to inform curriculum design and development to create meaningful, engaged, and relevant curriculum. Students develop perspectives and practices of art that promote aesthetics and visual thinking strategies to strengthen teaching and learning. Experiences in using visual arts to transform individuals and communities are incorporated. This is a required course for Art Education majors but is open to all who are interested in different perspectives on art and its social applications. A grade of B or above in this course is required for admittance to the Major in Art with a Concentration in Art Education. A clinical experience of a minimum of 20 hours is required at an assigned school.

Units: 3.0