Art

This course provides an in-depth study of best practices in methods and classroom management related to the elementary art classroom. Topics include materials, strategies, techniques, and organization necessary for successful teaching elementary art. The Artist/researcher/teacher framework is employed to promote positive action and reflection in teaching and learning.

This course provides the Master of Art in Teaching art education student an opportunity to work with students in an elementary art classroom. The emphasis is placed on observation and participation in the classroom. Additionally, there will be some readings, written assignments, several seminars with the instructor, and video taping of lessons. The course includes observation, participation and limited directed teaching experience in local, normally, public schools.

The purpose of this course is to assist developing and practicing art educators in the development of art curricula, methods of instruction, and assessment in teaching art. Additional curricular and pedagogical factors to be emphasized include: accommodating developmental learning stages and learner needs, creativity, technology, implementing arts integrations, teaching to diversity, exploring PK-12 materials and supplies, and organizing the classroom for effective teaching. Course content wil include all applicable SC standards for visual arts classrooms and the SC standards for teacher evaluation.

The purpose of the course is to help practicing art educators address current problems in the art curriculum and instruction. Emphasis will be on exploring specific areas to better equip the art teacher in meeting the needs of the students in the public school setting. Topics will vary and visiting specialists in art education may conduct an in-depth look at some facet of this field. May be taken for a total of six hours.

This course provides an intensive study of the historical and philosophical development of Art Education in America and abroad. The course emphasizes significant trends and movements that have affected the growth of Art Education and present structure of the discipline through historical research and analysis of past and current practices. This course is designed for the advanced certification art education student in the MEd Art Education degree program or with permission by the instructor for other related advanced degree programs and recertification.

A study of the stylistic and theoretical developments of 19th century European painting and sculpture within the context of socio-political events. Research papers and oral presentations are required.

This course will examine the major European artists and art movements during the first three decades of the twentieth century within the context of socio-political events. The course includes readings in modern art theory. Research papers and oral presentations are required.

This course examines the development of American painting and sculpture from the Colonial period through the 1930s. In addition to the study of the major artists and artwork, the role of American art in defining American values and identity will be explored. In this course, the term “American” applies to the United States of America and we will focus primarily on Euro-American art due to time constraints.

A study of the major developments in the visual arts from 1945 to the late 20th century. Influences on the artwork of each period, including social, philosophical and theoretical issues, will be examined. Research papers and oral presentations are required.

An exploration of the creative process encompassing theory and application. A variety of art materials and techniques will be used to explore how creative process methods can be used in the classroom as well as in an individual’s life.

This course provides the graduate education student with in depth exposure to the role that creative art experience plays in the child’s development; to increase sensitivity to the aesthetic quality in a child’s development and in his or her art work; to increase confidence in the child’s ability to work creatively with a variety of materials that utilize art to teach academic, social and cognitive skills; and to provide learning experiences.

This course introduces the art educator to the book as an art form. It is a creative exploration of both handmade and artists books through the various uses of medium, techniques and bookbinding.

An advanced course in drawing techniques. Students are expected to further develop their drawing skills as well as develop personal concepts. Figure study, color materials, and mixed media are components of this course.

This course will selectively study the art and lives of women artists. The power of images in the construction of gender roles will also be examined. Research papers and oral presentations are required.

This course provides an in-depth study of best practices in art methods and classroom management related to the secondary level art classroom. Topics include materials, strategies, techniques, and organization necessary for successful teaching at the middle and high school levels. The Artist/Researcher/Teacher framework is employed to promote positive action and reflection in teaching and learning.

This course provides Master of Art in Teaching art education students with a more in depth clinical experience in the secondary art classroom. The emphasis is placed on observation and participation in the classroom. Additionally, there will be readings, written assignments, several seminars with the instructor, and videotaping of lessons. The course integrates theory as well as practice, and includes observation, participation, and limited directed teaching experience in a local public school.

This course provides an introduction to Fine Arts Education Administration and Supervision and is for advance certification candidates except by permission of the instructor. Topics include program evaluation, teacher evaluation, reading and interpreting research journal articles, grant writing, and applicable school personnel and school finance principles.

A course exploring non-toxic printmaking processes for primary and secondary education art teachers. Possible techniques taught include: relief printing (wood, linoleum), calligraphy, water-based monotype, chine colle, direct drawing and photo sensitive water-based silkscreen, and some other, user friendly, techniques will be covered in the semester.

This course will introduce educators to the field of digital media through the application and exploration of computer aided software. We will cover the historic origins of modern Graphic Design and explore the basic principles of successful design, presentation and digital documentation through projects and exercises using the Adobe Creative Design Suite, Power Point, and web-based media.

This is a ceramics course for students pursuing a graduate degree in Art Education. The study of clays, experience in design, forming methods, surface treatments, glaze applications, and firing methods will be emphasized. Traditional, contemporary, functional, and sculptural concepts of ceramics will be explored.

This is a studio course for students pursuing a graduate degree in Art Education focusing on material culture. Students will develop skills in metals, ceramics, textiles, and sculpture. While exploring these materials, students will gain an understanding of contemporary and traditional materials used in fine art and craft practices.

This course examines various quantitative and qualitative methodologies for Art Education. Topics include ethics in research, reading and interpreting research journal articles, action research/teachers as researchers, authentic assessment in Art Education, research paradigms and designs, feminist and other critical theory and post-modern concerns.

This course is designed to explore and develop conceptual understanding of the Artist/Researcher/Teacher model and a holistic approach to art education as proposed by Lowenfeld, Dewey, Dow, Hoffman, Burton, London and others who have promoted the expressive and transformative qualities of the discipline. Students will review modern and contemporary art education perspectives and develop a personal plan for creating their art and integrating the experience into their K-12 classroom. This course is for the advanced art education student in the Med –Art Education degree program or by permission of the instructor for students in related advanced degree programs or for recertification.

This course is as a survey of best practice and methods to prepare the alternative certification candidate in are education for the PH-12 classroom. Offered in a workshop/seminar format, candidates will be introduced to concepts of positive school climate, classroom management, teaching to SC Standards, and providing a safe and ethical space for creativity with diverse student populations.

This course provides evidence of artistic depth and accomplishment for graduate art education majors in the Masters in Education and Masters of Arts in Teaching programs. The course represents the culmination of each student’s studio experiences. This course is required for all graduate Art Education majors.

An advanced painting course in which water-based painting media appropriate to teaching in primary and secondary schools is used. Experimentation, evaluation, and resolution of image making are expected to help students develop an understanding of the media. Painting media will possibly include acrylic, watercolor, and painting new techniques.

An advanced exploration of the discipline of sculpture, and study and experimentation with traditional and contemporary concepts of form. Lectures, demonstrations, and assigned studio problems familiarize the student with the properties of structure and the nature of materials and forming processes.

A travel-study program for course credit wherein participants will spend seven to fourteen days in a selected city or cities for an intensive survey of the culture, art, architecture, and interiors of the city’s visual design resource.

The purpose of the course is to examine various cultures and their art as they relate to art instruction. Students will study various multicultural art works and the factors influencing them. Emphasis will be given to the planning of lessons using interdisciplinary information and production of art works. May be taken for a total of six hours.