Summer Session, 1987
June 29 - August 7
Tuesday and Thursday
5:30 -
9:20 p.m.
Instructor: Hedy Pothorn
Location: MPX7500F
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EDUCATION 477-4: DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: ART
401/402 or equivalent.
OBJECTIVES:
1.
The course is designed as an introduction to the teaching of art in schools; no
prior experience with art is required.
2.
The student will become familiar with the B.C. Elementary and/or Secondary
Art Curricula and will be able to develop art units based on art curriculum
requirements.
3.
Major trends in art education today will be examined through assigned readings
and class discussion.
4.
Special emphasis will be placed on the development of imagery through hands-
on experiences with art media and techniques.
The course will focus on the B.C. Art Curriculums; philosophy and goals of art
education today; development of curriculum models with particular attention to
responding to art; an overview of art media and techniques; developing resources for
teaching art/building a personal portfolio.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1.
A research paper based on readings (4-6 pages).
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20%
2.
Brief critique of a work of art following gallery trip (2-4 pages).
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10%
3.
A theme-based art unit for specific grade level.
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30%
4.
Art portfolio of completed studio projects.
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20%
5.
Mid-term exam based on readings.
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20%
Riddell, B. (1982). Art in the Making. Evans Brother Ltd.
B.C. Elementary Fine Arts Curriculum Guide/Resource Book. (1985). (for Elementary
teachers/students).
B.C. Secondary Art Curriculum Guide/Theme Resources (1982, for Secondary
teachers/students).
ON LIBRARY RESERVE:
Chapman, Laura H. Approaches to Art Education.
Eisner, Elliot. Educating Artistic Vision.
Feldman, Edmund, Burke. Becoming Human Through Art. Hardiman and Zemich.
Smith, R.A. Aesthetic Criticism: The Method of Aesthetic Education. In Ralph A. Smith
Aesthetics and Problems of Education.
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Education 477-4?
Designs for Learning: Art
Spring, 1986
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Instructor: Hedy Pothorn
Wednesdays, 4:30 -
8:20 ?
Location: MPX
7500
Objectives:
This course is designed as an introduction to teaching art in the
schools and should be of interest to teachers.. The course will look
at both practical activities and major concerns in art education
today..
Special emphasis will be placed on the development of imagery and
thematic units which will incorporate the basic components of the B.C.
Art Curriculums.
Eligibility: No prior experience with art is required for this
course.
Outline of Topics:
1.
Overview of the history and philosophy of art education.
2.
Stages of child development..
3.
Theme development: sources of imagery.
4.
The visual elements..
5.
Art criticism.
6.
Multi-cultural and integrated art.
7.. Developing a personal teaching model.
8. Resources for teaching art/building a personal file.
Course Requirements:
1.
Participation in class activities/projects/discussion.
2.
Brief critique of a work of art after art gallery field trip.
3.
An art unit plan for a specific grade level.
4.
Art activity folder or personal art log book..
Readings:
Some readings will be available to students at each session.
Readings on 3 - day library reserve include:
Bennett, Bryan and Constance B. Hall.. Discoverin g
Canadian Art
Chapman, Laura.. Discover Art (Series Grade 1-6, Teacher Guides)
Chapman, Laura. Approaches to Art in Education (principle text)
Hurwitz, Al. The Jo
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Schuman, Jo Miles. Art From Man
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Hands
Curriculum Guides: B.C. Elementary Fine Arts Curriculum Guide
(resource book)
B.C. Secondary Art Curriculum Guide
Coquitlam School District Art Resource Guide
(Oh, for Arts Sake)
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B.C. Secondary Art Curriculum Guide
Coquitlam School District Art Resource Guide
(Oh, for Arts Sake)
