Post-baccalaureate Courses

AE 406X Concepts and Processes for Classrooms
An intensive, condensed examination of the traditional and new media of visual artists as used in educational settings. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of materials and processes to the images and ideas they convey, as well as the practical concerns of organization, age-appropriateness, special adaptations, and efficient routines. Each student will engage in research and an in-depth exploration of a concept/process. Special consideration given to substantive and respectful content in the classroom.

Graduate Courses
AE 501: History of Goals and Methods of Art Education
AE 502: Art and Developmental Theory
AE 504: Problems in Aesthetics
AE 505: Curriculum and Issues in Visual Arts Education
AE5X4: Teaching in New Media
AE 505X: Studio Investigations
AE 506X: Research Investigations
AE 508X: Artist Teacher Thesis Project

AE 501 History of Goals and Methods of Art Education
This course surveys the correlation between the history of education and education in art. The course presents multiple views of the meaning, procedures, and social utility of education in art.

AE 502 Art and Developmental Theory
An examination of the major theories and research on developmental changes from childhood through adulthood. Discussions explore issues relative to cognitive, affective, and social development and their implications for artists and educators.

AE 504 Problems in Aesthetics
An introduction to the study of aesthetics through an overview of Western and non-Western aesthetic traditions. Aesthetic frameworks of film and photography and recent thoughts about art and meaning are included. This course is more about questions than answers, and students are encouraged to approach aesthetics in the spirit of inquiry—arguing, challenging, and in general making the material personally relevant.

AE 505 Curriculum and Issues in Visual Arts Education
An exploration of the philosophical, sociocultural, and personal issues that shape the teaching of art in schools. Students investigate current issues in education and analyze implications on the study of the arts. This course demonstrates how different philosophical convictions of the meaning of art lead to different curriculum models.

AE 5X4 Teaching in New Media
This course covers issues of teaching art in new media through project-based inquiry. Students evaluate the role of computers and technology for existing art curriculum and develop projects that support the physical classroom experience. Both interactive screen-based and robotic sculpture assignments are employed. The course covers basics in HTML, Flash software and RCX programming for Lego robotic systems.

AE 505X Studio Investigations
Incoming students in the Artist/Teacher Program develop a proposal for studio work leading to the thesis exhibition, which takes place during the final semester of the program. Studio work supporting the thesis proposal is initiated in the class, resulting in a written thesis proposal at the end of the semester. Faculty and visiting artists critique student work and advise students on subsequent studio work. Students attend campus exhibitions and visiting artists’ lectures.

AE 506X Research Investigations
Incoming students in the New Media and Research programs develop area of interest for their research investigations and sample varieties of research directions, methodologies, and final presentation models. Visiting scholars and artists will enrich research possibilities. Faculty will advise on coursework that informs the students' thesis research.

AE 508X Artist Teacher Thesis Projects
This course is a culmination of the specialization studies. The instructor functions as an advisor, suggesting supplemental work, structuring critiques and reviews, helping students further their own critical skills and self-evaluation process. Students provide peer review, working independently and collaboratively toward final exhibition or other presentation of their projects..