MED 510 Methods Of Teaching Elementary Art For The Classroom Teacher

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce the elements and principles of art instruction to the regular classroom teacher. An emphasis is placed on integrating art across the curriculum.

Topics and Objectives

Art Education Methods

· Critique a variety of methods utilized in delivering art education to elementary school students

· Analyze elementary art curricula

Criteria for Evaluation and Preference for Artwork

· Compare and contrast a variety of art prints to discover the differences and similarities in the ways people react to particular works of art

· Examine the art vocabulary used in critiquing art and the factors that influence people when evaluating artwork

Styles of Art

· Compare and contrast representational, abstract, and non-objective styles of art

· Analyze art prints and slides of artwork

Elements of Art

· Analyze the uses of a variety of elements of art

· Survey the methods used to teach the elements of art to elementary students

Principles of Design

· Analyze the principles of design

· Identify the methods used in teaching the principles of design to elementary students

Art Mediums and Processes

· Survey a variety of art mediums and processes

· Analyze art mediums and art processes that are appropriate for elementary students

· Examine ways to utilize art mediums and art processes when integrating art concepts with academic disciplines

Classroom and Material Management

· Examine art budgets and basic art supplies

· Describe ways to procure and distribute art materials

· Investigate methods of handling discipline problems in an art room

Art Lessons versus Art Activities

· Define the essential elements of a viable art lesson

· Identify the differences between an art lesson and an art activity

Evaluation Techniques

· Analyze appropriate methods for evaluating elementary students and their artwork

Integrating Art into the Curriculum

· Determine integration possibilities with other disciplines