ARTE 31001     ART EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONS AND CONCEPTS - ELEMENTARY      3 Credit Hours

An introduction to visual arts education for the young child (PreK-6) using current theory and practice. Curriculum foci include the study of developmental stages of children's art expression and response, creative expression, response dimensions related to art, diversity and educational practices. Course activities include lecture, research, discussion, group activities, studio and field experiences.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and Art Education major; and sophomore standing.

Schedule Type: Studio

Contact Hours: 6 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 31005     SPECIAL TOPICS: ART EDUCATION-      2-4 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Content varies per course offering.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2-4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

ARTE 31092     ART EDUCATION :TEACHING PRACTICUM (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

A teaching experience for applying art education concepts. Analysis of instructional problems emphasized. Fifty-four field and/or clinical hours are associated with this course.

Prerequisite: ARTE 31001; and minimum 2.500 overall GPA.

Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience

Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

ARTE 31096     INDIVIDUAL STUDY ART EDUCATION      2-10 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Additional study in areas of a student's choice in consultation with adviser.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 2-10 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

ARTE 41002     ART EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONS AND CONCEPTS - SECONDARY (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

This course emphasizes the connections between the development of each student’s visual arts education philosophy and its practical applications to teaching, communication with learners at the secondary level, disabled students and non-student audiences, assessment, demonstrations, classroom management, arts advocacy, etc. Off-campus field and/or clinical hours are associated with this course.

Prerequisite: ARTE 31092; and minimum 2.500 overall GPA.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience, Studio

Contact Hours: 7 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

ARTE 41004     PRE-KINDERGARTEN-12 DESIGN EDUCATION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with ARTE 51004) The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the importance of and provide strategies for teaching design in PreK-12 visual arts programs. Students learn the design process and design thinking, adapted specifically for the context of education. The four broad areas of environmental design, communication design, product design and interactive design are covered. The primary focus is on lesson development using the design process, addressing the design areas, working through challenges that integrate with other subject areas and applying design innovation materials and technologies.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Studio

Contact Hours: 6 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 41009     ART EDUCATION MAJOR REVIEW      1 Credit Hour

Examination of student's knowledge, proficiency and ability to apply concepts in art and art education.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA.

Pre/corequisite: ARTE 41002 and ARTE 41192.

Schedule Type: Studio

Contact Hours: 2 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

ARTE 41089     INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: ART EDUCATION (ELR)      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with ARTE 51089) A Kent State faculty-led study abroad experience in art education that integrates traditional classroom learning with experiential activities and site visits outside the United States.

Prerequisite: Art Education major; and special approval.

Schedule Type: International Experience

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

ARTE 41090     STUDY AWAY: ART EDUCATION (ELR)      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with ARTE 51090) Travel-based study away in art education at a site or sites away from Kent State University.

Prerequisite: Art education major.

Schedule Type: Study Away

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

ARTE 41095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART EDUCATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with ARTE 51095)Upper-division course whose content changes in accordance with the interest and competence of faculty.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 41096     INDIVIDUAL STUDY-ART EDUCATION      1-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Additional study in areas of students' choice in consultation with adviser.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-6 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

ARTE 41192     ART EDUCATION: FIELD EXPERIENCE (ELR) (WIC)      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with ARTE 51192) The knowledge and skills emphasized in this course focus on two major areas: (1) planning and teaching visual arts lessons in secondary educational settings with a focus on content and understanding of the theoretical and methodological processes involved, and (2) analyzing, interpreting and critiquing visual arts and design education situations to understand and improve instructional performance. Off-campus field and/or clinical hours are associated with this course.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and special approval.

Pre/corequisite: ARTE 41002.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience, Studio

Contact Hours: 8.5 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, Writing Intensive Course

ARTE 41525     ART EDUCATION: INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with ARTE 51525) Concepts and practices related to teaching visual arts education. Inquiry into visual arts teaching as a professional practice. Emphasis is on teacher as a critical disciplined investigator and culturally relevant practitioner.

Prerequisite: ARTE 41009; and minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and special approval.

Corequisite: ARTE 41592.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 41592     ART EDUCATION: STUDENT TEACHING AND SEMINAR (ELR)      9 Credit Hours

Provides a 16-week student teaching experience and seminar. Students must present an official valid certification of Child Safety Training, approved Basic Life Support and ALICE training verification to the clinical experience campus office student portal.

Prerequisite: ARTE 41009; and minimum 2.500 overall GPA; and special approval.

Corequisite: ARTE 41525.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience, Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 24 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

ARTE 51004     PRE-KINDERGARTEN-12 DESIGN EDUCATION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with ARTE 41004) The purpose of this course is to demonstrate the importance of and provide strategies for teaching design in PreK-12 visual arts programs. Students learn the design process and design thinking, adapted specifically for the context of education. The four broad areas of environmental design, communication design, product design and interactive design are covered. The primary focus is on lesson development using the design process, addressing the design areas, working through challenges that integrate with other subject areas and applying design innovation materials and technologies.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Studio

Contact Hours: 6 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 51089     INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: ART EDUCATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with ARTE 41089) A Kent State faculty-led study abroad experience in art education that integrates traditional classroom learning with experiential activities and site visits outside the United States.

Prerequisite: Art Education major; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: International Experience

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

ARTE 51090     STUDY AWAY: ART EDUCATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with ARTE 41090) Travel-based study away in art education at a site or sites away from Kent State University.

Prerequisite: Major in Art Education; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Study Away

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

ARTE 51095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ART EDUCATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with ARTE 41095) Upper-division course whose content changes in accordance with the interest and competence of faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 51192     ART EDUCATION: FIELD EXPERIENCE      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with ARTE 41192) The knowledge and skills emphasized in this course focus on two major areas: (1) planning and teaching visual arts lessons in secondary educational settings with a focus on content and understanding of the theoretical and methodological processes involved, and (2) analyzing, interpreting and critiquing visual arts and design education situations to understand and improve instructional performance. Off-campus field and/or clinical hours are associated with this course.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience, Studio

Contact Hours: 8.5 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 51525     ART EDUCATION: INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with ARTE 41525) Concepts and practices related to teaching visual arts education. Inquiry into visual arts teaching as a professional practice. Emphasis is on teacher as a critical disciplined investigator and culturally relevant practitioner.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 61095     SPECIAL TOPICS: ART EDUCATION      3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Topics vary per course offering to reflect the interests and specializations of faculty.

Prerequisite: ARTE 61101; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 61096     INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN ART EDUCATION      1-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Specialized study leading to the thesis in art education.

Prerequisite: ARTE 61101 and ARTE 61191 and ARTE 61291; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-6 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

ARTE 61101     RESEARCH SEMINAR IN ART EDUCATION      3 Credit Hours

In this specialized research seminar exploring educational research methods and methodologies, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of educational research, including how to design and conduct research in visual arts education. An array of methods that are applied in the field are introduced, preparing students to propose their own capstone work.

Prerequisite: Art Education major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 61191     SEMINAR IN ART EDUCATION I      3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) This course is the first seminar that emphasizes the study of prevailing themes in art education. ARTE 61291 completes the study. The curriculum focuses on the ideas of leading scholars and practicing teachers who have shaped practice in the field of art education within the context of the social, political and educational values and beliefs of the time.

Prerequisite: Art Education major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 61209     CANDIDACY REVIEW EXAMINATION:ART EDUCATION      1 Credit Hour

A comprehensive review that undertakes a formal assessment of students' knowledge and understanding of concepts in art, education and art education.

Prerequisite: ARTE 61101; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

ARTE 61291     SEMINAR IN ART EDUCATION II      3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) A continuation of the topics addressed in ARTE 61191. The study of past, prevailing and contemporary issues, and themes in visual arts education.

Prerequisite: ARTE 61191; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

ARTE 61399     ART EDUCATION: GRADUATE PROJECT CAPSTONE      3 Credit Hours

This course is designed for students who have chosen the non-thesis track of the Master of Arts degree in Art Education and will serve as the culminating experience for students completing a project rather than a thesis. The course facilitates research or working on a qualitative/curriculum case study for the final project.

Prerequisite: Art Education major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Project or Capstone

Contact Hours: 3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP