ARTE 241: Elementary Art Education Theory and Practice
Credit Hours: (3) Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory
History, philosophy, principles, practices and materials of teaching art in public
elementary schools.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. Students cannot earn credit for both ART 241
and ARTE 241.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Art 241 is a multi-faceted course which prepares prospective art teachers with the
knowledge and skills necessary to the assumption of the responsibilities associated
with the public school classroom. Course content will include:
1). Class experiences in the construction of curriculum according to specified form
and S.O.L. content.
2). Readings and research regarding the intellectual, manipulative and emotional characteristics
of elementary school age children.
3). Development of curriculum units and sequences which address specific needs of
exceptional students.
4). Laboratory teaching experiences in the Art 241 classroom and Art Laboratory Schools,
or in some cases, as volunteers in area community art programs.
5). Guided experiences in the instructional use of traditional and innovative materials,
techniques and equipment.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Through lecture, demonstration, observation, assigned readings and research, the student
will be led toward an intellectual appreciation of the historical, philosophical,
procedural and curricular processes involved in elementary classroom art. Course requirements
also include the development and subsequent teaching of art units consonant with the
Standards of Learning for Art. (This has been accomplished through cooperation with
the Council for Community Enrichment and other local groups, but will soon be accomplished
in a Laboratory Art School conducted in the Department of Art). The class will meet
for four or more hours each week in classroom or teaching laboratory.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Student will be prepared to become professional art educators with knowledge, skills
and abilities necessary to the planning and implementing of elementary school art
activities, contemporary philosophical bases for art education decisions, special
student requirements, and a knowledge of various types of art materials and their
use in the classroom.
Assessment Measures
Performance assessment will be based upon scores on tests and examinations, grades
on assigned research or projects, evaluation of curriculum development skills, observation
during instructional periods to assess both professional skills and the ability to
work harmoniously and cooperatively with peers and others involved with the art education
process.
Assessment processes will include the assessment of:
1). The ability to apply a knowledge of the intellectual, manipulative and emotional
development of elementary school age children to the planning of model curriculum
units in art.
2). The ability to use materials, concepts, and practices appropriate to the elementary
classroom to teach previously developed units.
3). The ability to use art experiences and a positive classroom atmosphere to enhance
positive self-image development.
4). The ability to employ art experiences to stimulate the development of expressive
and descriptive language skills.
5). The ability to employ effective content/concept delivery methods (audio/visual/demonstration)
in art instruction.
6). The ability to utilize classroom management and organizational skills to enhance
the quality of classroom time.
7). The knowledge and ability to evaluate and accommodate elementary-age exceptional
children.
Other Course Information
This is a required course in the Bachelor of Science in Art Education program in the
Department of Art, and is also required of others seeking certification.
Review and Approval
October 2, 2012
August 17, 2005 Reviewed by Steve Arbury, Chair
March 01, 2021