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ARTE 342 - Introduction to Art Education: Content and Clinical Experience at the Elementary Level

Overview of the history of art education and its philosophical premises. Examination of opportunities and varied approaches possible in teaching art. Study of developmental characteristics of the learner. Practice in use of instructional materials and construction of lesson plans. Directed observation and supervised participation with a variety of populations and educational situations with emphasis on elementary-level public school settings for a minimum of 25 hours of clinical experience. Discussion, lecture, and studio.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Proof of freedom from tuberculosis, successful completion of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills and the criminal background check required for certification; ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103; at least two of ARTH 291, ARTH 292, ARTH 293; and minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Credits: 3