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EDUCATION 477-4

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: ART

(E1.00)

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(Cat. #88003)

Regular Summer Semester, 1993

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Instructor: Myra Eadie

(May 3 - July 30)

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

Location: MPX 7500B

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 4011402.

DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces students to the ideas, practicalities, and concerns that form the basis of

the teaching of visual art.

OBJECTIVES:

1.

To familiarize students with the requirements of the B. C. curriculum, the Year 2000

materials and other concerns currently affecting art education.

2.

To acquaint students with the basic concepts of art education and to develop programs in art

for particular groups of students as required.

3.

To guide students in the use of basic art media.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS:

Aims of art education; key concepts; B. C. curriculum; making and appreciating art; art history;

children's artistic development; elements and principles of design; gallery visit; hands on

experience with art media; art and technology; multicultural art; planning and teaching;

evaluation; art and society; motivation and strategies for image development; the role of

imagination in teaching; integrating the arts.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1.

Completion of art projects and journal .............................................40%

2.

Critique of artwork from gallery ....................................................20%

3.

Development of art unit .................................................................40%

REQUIRED TEXTS:

B. C. Elementar y

or B. C. Secondar y

Fine Art Curriculum Guide

Riddell, Bruce. Art in the Making.

Schuman, Joe. Art From Many Hands.

Smith, Nancy R. Experience and Art. (Recommended)

Other readings given in class.