AED 554 - Art Education I

This course combines the methodology, theory and practice of teaching art. Course work includes planning and curriculum development, special needs concerns, motivation, classroom management strategies and the assessment of the art experience. Students are required to maintain a journal that documents, synthesizes, and evaluates their growth as a professional art teacher.

Prerequisites & Notes
Co-requisite: AED 554L. Bloodborne Pathogen training required. Required for the Initial Certification program. 35 hours of field experience required Saturday Art for Children & Teens Program. If possible, this course should be taken the semester prior to the professional semester. An application for a Student Teaching placement will be made to the Office of Field Placement Services as part of this course.

Credits: 3