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Semester: 97-2 Regular

Instructor: D. McLeod?

Office: 9508mpc

Tel: 291-5990

E-mail:

Section: 131.00

PREREQUISITE

Educ 401/402

COURSE DESCRIPTION

* To become familiar with the requirements of the B.C. visual arts curriculum and new IRP's.

* To develop an understanding of the elements and principles of design.

* To become familiar with Canadian artists and traditions.

* To build a portfolio through hands-on art making.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Development of an art portfolio and journal - 40%

• Development of an art unit - 30%

• Critique of gallery artwork - 15%

• Short presentation/ paper - 15%

COURSE CONTENT

Goals of art education; responses to art; contemporary issues, including multiculturalism, integration, visual literacy, art

and the environment; hands on experiences with a variety of media and techniques; advocacy; art history; evaluation.

RECOMMENDED TEXTS

Art Resource Book by Vancouver School Board.

Edwards, B. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence. L.A.,

CA: Tarcher. ISBN 0-87477-513-2.

Herberholz, D. & Herberholz, B. Artworks for Elementary Teachers: Developing Artistic & Perceptual Awareness. WC

Brown and Benchmark Inc., 1994. ISBN 0-697-12525-4.