OUR PROGRAM
On this page you can find descriptions of courses, regular events, and our alumni.
Art 195: Introduction to Art EducationThematic approaches to art education will be discussed and applied through personal artmaking, lesson planning and experiences in community settings. Students will visit PK-12 schools and other educational sites and practice methods of digital documentation and reflective practice. 10 hours field experience required. Can be taken concurrently with ART 295 or ART 296. This is a Global Miami Plan course in Fine Arts.
Art 295: Elementary Art MethodsPhilosophy, methodology, and application of art education at the elementary level. Planning for artistic growth and early creative development in students from Pre-K through elementary grades will be explored including thematic planning, backwards design, instructional strategies, curriculum mapping, assessment, advocacy, and arts integration. Lecture, discussion, and hands-on course for students majoring in art education. 15 hours field experience required. Can be taken concurrently with Art 195. [Fall only]
Art 296: Secondary Art MethodsPhilosophy, methodology, and application of art education at the secondary level. Planning for artistic growth in students from middle to high school art education will be explored including thematic planning, backwards design, instructional strategies, curriculum mapping, assessment, advocacy, and arts integration. Lecture, discussion, and hands-on course for students majoring in art education. Field experience hours required. Can be taken concurrently with Art 195. [Spring only]
Art 395: Art Across The CurriculumPhilosophy, art education theory and cross-curricular teaching and learning methodology. Students will apply methodology to both coursework and field experience, collaborating with non-art areas. Students will design and produce lessons and sequential curriculum that takes into account both visual arts and common core standards. Upon completion of this course, students will conceptualize art as an interdisciplinary subject as well as demonstrate a competency for designing and implementing interdisciplinary art lessons. 20 hours field experience required. [Fall only]
Art 493: Professional Dispositions In Art EducationThis course is designed to engage students in the development of professional dispositions and preparation of being an effective and productive art educator. Students will participate in local and national professional organizations, network with practicing educators, hone philosophy statements and understandings, maintain a professinal website, develop and utilize professional resources, explore writing for publication, and participate in the planning/dissemination of the John Michael Autobiogrpahical Series. This course can be taken concurrently with Art 495. This is a Global Miami Plan Capstone course. [Spring only] See more about ARTed Talks here.
Art 495: Saturday Art PracticumSupervised participation in practicum at art education site. Students will develop proficiency in curriculum planning, instructional methodology, effective communication in and outside the classroom, and self and program assessment. Often referred to as Saturday Art, students will have the opportunity to directly plan, teach, and assess a class of K-12 students. This course can be taken concurrently with Art 493. 495 can be taken multiple times.
Art 419: Student Teaching In Art Education Student Teacher, Ms. Scarpa, works with a fourth grade group on their stop motion project.
Supervised teaching in a public school or approved social agency. Regularly scheduled seminars with university supervisor. Completion of assessments including edTPA and content and pedagogy exams for certification. Regular assessments by cooperating teacher for the purpose of assisting the student teacher in practice teaching.
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Art 195 with visiting artist, Gary Freeburg, fall 2017
295 students peer teaching in preparation for their first grade lessons at Kramer Elementary
Teacher Feature where 296 students engaged weekly with practicing secondary art teachers
395 students, Hope, Sarah and Emma with a Kramer 4th grade class for an art integrated lesson
493 student, Beth, gives her ARTed Talk on the power of creative process
495 Saturday Art students pose for a photo after the Final Art Show
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