University of West Florida

ARE 3313C   Teaching of Art in the Elementary School

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Art education on elementary level. Orientation in philosophy, materials and procedures for elementary education majors. Not open to art majors. Material and Supply fee will be assessed.

ARE 3314C   Methods and Materials in Elementary Art Instruction

2 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: ART 1300C, ART 2201C

Current art education practices and philosophies are addressed through a practical, hands-on exploration of the artistic media appropriate for the primary school child. Practicum activities in the public school classroom are required. This course is a prerequisite for ARE 4316C, and should be taken after completion of lower division art core. Permission is required. Material and Supply fee will be assessed.

ARE 4316C   Special Methods in Art Education

4 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Studio activity incorporating contemporary concepts in art education, instructional and resource materials, evaluation and development. Curriculum development and implementation into the concurrent practicum. Individual criticism, class discussion and classroom observation and participation in the public schools. (8hrs. observation and 8hrs. participation). Permission is required. Material and Supply fee will be assessed.

ARE 4662   Arts and the Community

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Designed to introduce students to the theoretical foundations and practice techniques of integrating arts and the community. The format will include 1 hour of lecture and topical discussions, semester journaling, and 1 hour lab exercises in partnership with Belmont Arts and Cultural Center. Offered concurrently withARE 5667; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

ARE 4940   Art Education Internship

6-12 sh (may be repeated for up to 12.0 sh of credit)

Capstone course of the Art Education Specialization. Student elects an elementary school setting, a secondary art classroom or both. All internships are limited to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Credit hours may vary, depending on the length of the internship. Students who select the full 12-hour option should not enroll in additional coursework, or pursue employment during the Art Internship experience. Graded on Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.

ARE 5667   Arts and the Community

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Designed to introduce students to the theoretical foundations and practice techniques of integrating arts and the community. The format will include 1 hour of lecture and topical discussions, semester journaling, and 1 hour lab exercises in partnership with Belmont Arts and Cultural Center. Offered concurrently withARE 4662; graduate students will be assigned additional work.