SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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EDUCATION 456-4 ?

MODELS OF THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN EDUCATION

Regular Summer Semester, 1991

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Instructor: Dr. Stuart Richmond

(May 6 - August 2)

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Office: ?

MPX 8670

Mondays, 5:30 - 9:20 p.m.

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Phone:

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291-3529

Location: MPX 7500B

PREREQUISITE:

60 hours credit.

DESCRIPTION

This course examines major conceptions of value in the

contemporary arts andapplies these ideas to the development of

visual arts programs in schools.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

Conflicting conceptions of purpose in art education: different

aesthetic positions; the aesthetic dimension in art and life; fine and

popular art in education; questions of excellence and elitism; ethnic

and gender concerns; art education in a pluralistic society; matters

of tradition; contemporary art and education; developing and

defending worthwhile art programs; revising art history; relativism,

evaluation, standards, and the possibility of artistic growth; depth

versus breadth; children, teaching, and learning.

REQUIREMENTS

Students will be expected to participate in class and group

discussions; respond to a number of question sheets in paragraph

form; write a critical paper on a chosen topic; and contribute within a

small group to a class seminar.

REQUIRED TEXTS

Blandy, D., & Congdon, K.C. (1987).

Art in a Democracy.

Smith, R.A. (1986).

Excellence in Art Education.

Other readings will be assigned in class.