Art Education (AE)

AE-100 Field Experience Module Registration (0 credits)

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AE-130 Aesthetic Engagement Ext Assessmnt Lev 1 (0 credits)

The student uses 4-5 works of their own art from the semester to analyze their personal process of growth and understanding as related to their use of the creative domains of artmaking, their own understanding of the Art Frameworks (Content-Form-Intent, Intent-Form-Content, Constructionist, and Community Arts Framework), and the ways in which their art making reflects the nature of their aesthetic responsiveness while reflecting or connecting to their values.

Prerequisite(s): A-189S

AE-222 Principles of Art Education (3 credits)

First art education experience and praxis preparation course for Art Education and Art Education/Art Therapy Majors. The course will focus on art education principles, and Praxis Core study, for students who have not yet passed the Praxis Core Exam or met ACT/SAT/GRE requirements. The course will meet once a week for 3 hours. In addition to on campus class time there are 10 hours of off campus field observation experience over the course of the semester - times and places to be determined by course instructor. Must complete the on-line application and submit a signed criminal background check form to the Education Department.

Prerequisite(s): A-193C,

AE-230 Aesthetic Engagement Ext Assessmnt Lev 2 (0 credits)

The student attends a Level 2 External Assessment and provides feedback to the participating Level 1 students on their strengths and areas needing improvement as they discuss their use of the art elements and principles of design, their applications of the creative domains/models of art making and their ability to analyze their applications of the visual arts frameworks.

Prerequisite(s): AE-130 See A/AE/AT/MDIA-230 Moodle page for additional information and instruction.

AE-285 Art Therapy (3 credits)

The student explores the theory, techniques, and practical material necessary to evolve into a competent professional. The student develops an understanding of the art therapist's ability to effect therapeutic change with a variety of populations, focusing primarily on children with learning disabilities.

Prerequisite(s): A-193C & AE-222

AE-330 Aesthetic Engagement Ext Assessmnt Lev 3 (0 credits)

The student applies knowledge of the creative domains in the context of art frameworks for interpretation (critical/analytical, constructionist, deconstructionist or Formal) and engagement (content-form-intent, intent-form-content, Community Arts) and the aesthetic models to the art works of others as the student articulates the role and responsibility of the students in their Level 4 Aesthetic Engagement External Assessment.

Prerequisite(s): AE-230 See A/AE/AT/MDIA-330 Moodle page for additional information and instruction.

AE-386 Media & Methods in Art Therapy (3 credits)

This course provides the student with the skills necessary to interpret diagnostic assessments, to perceive developmental deficits and behavorial needs, to formulate prescriptive plans, and to perform therapeutic intervention, using art as a treatment medium.

Prerequisite(s): AE students: must register for class through Registrar's Office or through help of Faculty Advisor. AET students: AE-392, AE-285, & ED-220

AE-387 Adaptive Field Experience (1 credit)

The student applies therapeutic skills in small-group or one-to-one clinical settings, and develops the ability to integrate knowledge with skills of social interaction and communication.

Prerequisite(s): AE students: must register for class through Registrar's Office or through help of Faculty Advisor. AET students: AE-392, AE-285, & ED-220 Must file application & placement form with Art Therapy Field Coordinator. See Art Resource page on Moodle for more information.

AE-392 Art in Early Childhood & Elementary Sch (4 credits)

The student investigates theories of art education for young children, methods of providing for different learning styles, developmental stages of growth and artmaking, and planning art lessons for use in the elementary classroom. Students learn to assess appropriately, meeting local, state, and national standards.

Prerequisite(s): CM-125 and QL-156 completed. AE & AET Majors: AE-222 completed. Day/time of field meeting TBD. Students will be placed in an elementary field setting on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, for the middle 6-7 weeks of the semester for 3-4 hours each morning, and will meet on campus for 2 hours during the field weeks; 4 hours during non-field weeks. Must file applications and criminal background forms with the Education Dept., PED 150 or PSY-110, Take concurrently with AE-100

AE-393 Art in the Secondary School (4 credits)

The student investigates theories of teaching art to adolescents, developmental stages of adolescents and their artmaking, theories of creativity and motivation, rationale for arts assessment, and planning art lessons for the secondary classroom. The student learns to assess appropriately, meeting local, state, and national standards. Must file applications and criminal background forms with the Education Dept. Field placement on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Prerequisite(s): For AE & AET Majors: AE-222 & AE-392 completed. CM-125 and QL-156 or PST 400 completed., ED-220, AE-100

AE-395 Ext Assessmnt Aesthetic Engagement Lev 4 (0 credits)

The student demonstrates integration of discipline domains, frameworks and models in their own work to an external audience.

Prerequisite(s): Required for all AE or AET Majors: A-193C; AE-222 or AE-285; AHS-210; A-134 completed. AE-330 completed. See A/AE/AT/MDIA-395 Moodle page for additional information and instruction. Must observe Level 5 presentations.

AE-400 Ext Assessmnt Aesthetic Engagement Lev 5 (0 credits)

The student assembles their work to date in a portfolio and presents it to an audience of peers and faculty.

Prerequisite(s): AE-395

AE-450 Ext Assessmnt Aesthetic Engagement Lev 6 (0 credits)

The student uses feedback from their level 5 portfolio assessment and upper-level course frameworks to develop a significant body of advanced arts research for public gallery presentation.

Prerequisite(s): AE-400 or AT-400

AE-480L Direct Observ & Teaching Art/Elem Sch (6 credits)

In this student-teaching experience, the student observes and works in various aspects of art techniques. The abilities and media methods the student has acquired during earlier college years can be aplied to this direct experience. Both the college and the cooperating teachers help the student become more proficient in teaching, managing and organizing a developmental program at the elementary level. ASEO membership or proof of professional liability insurance required. Must complete on-line application and submit signed criminal background check form to Education Dept. Complete TB testing (see Education handbook).

Prerequisite(s): For AE, AET Majors & Licensure students in AE. AE-400 or AT-400 completed. Praxis II completed. Must register concurrently with ED-475.

AE-480S Direct Obs & Teaching Art/Secondary Sch (6 credits)

In this student-teaching experience, the student observes and works in various aspects of art techniques. The abilities and media methods the student has acquired during earlier college years can be applied to this direct experience. Both the college supervisor and the cooperating teachers help the student become more proficient in teaching, managing and organizing a developmental program at the secondary level. ASEO membership or proof of professional liability insurance required. Must complete on-line application and submit signed criminal background check form to Education Dept. Complete TB testing (see Education handbook).

Prerequisite(s): For AE, AET Majors & Licensure students in AE. AE-400 or AT-400 completed. Praxis II completed. Must register concurrently with ED-475.

AE-481 Directed Observ/Teaching in Art Therapy (6 credits)

In this practicum experience, the participant observes and works, applying the use of various art techniques, art education and art therapy methods. Both the college supervisor and the cooperating teachers help them become more proficient in organizing and managing a therapeutic art program. Art therapy can be provided for early childhood through young adult students. ASEO membership or proof of professional liability insurance required. Must file application and placement form with the Art Deptartment Field Coordinator. See Art Department Resource Page on Moodle for more information.

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AE-482 Ext Assessmnt Effective Citizenship Lev4 (0 credits)

The student participates in the planning and implementation of a community art project.