Course is directed toward the practice of teaching children art and participating meaningfully in children's interpretative practices. Art education students design and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans as they teach in the Viterbo After School Art Program which offers eight-week art classes for students ages 5-12. Studio component: development of art educational objectives through laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: ARTS 206. Restricted to art education majors.

Introduction to the concept of the artist/ teacher. Art education curriculum, unit and lesson planning, evaluation, motivation, instructional materials, and observational techniques for the middle through secondary art classroom. A studio component of this course is meant to provide students with experience in using materials for meaningful expression and planning for the studio-based experiential teaching component of the class. Prerequisite: ARTS 206. Restricted to art education majors.

Courses on topics of interest to art students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

An introduction to art including lectures and discussions. AE

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of art. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. Graded CR/NC.

Exploration of perspectives and approaches to the drawing process. This course is intended for non-art majors and non-art minors, and emphasizes observation and description. This course may not be used towards the requirements for an art major or minor. Offered every fall.

An introduction to film including lectures, discussions, and viewings. AE

Introduction to drawing, and two- and three-dimensional design. AE

An introduction to art focusing on studio work. Areas of study include two- and three-dimensional art forms as well as fine crafts.

This course is a continuation of foundational studies in drawing and design, including students' personal development in art. AE