Teaching Art to Children
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Course Name: Teaching Art to Children |
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Course Number: EDUC 713X |
Semester Credits: 3 |
Course Description
Whether you're wondering for the first time what art concepts your students should experience, or you are a teacher with years of practice looking for new ideas, you will find this course inspiring and comprehensive! There is a focus on six basic media: collage, drawing, painting, clay, printmaking, and construction. Practical consideration is given to all facets of a teacher's responsibility, such as how to introduce each material, what supplies are best, how a classroom can be set up to support children's explorations, and how teachers can ask open-ended questions to stimulate personal and meaningful expression. In addition, the 6 elements of art will also be explored (line, shape, color, value, texture, and form). (Although this course is geared to elementary teachers, middle and high school teachers interested in incorporating art into various subjects will also benefit.)
Goals
- Identify components of a positive art environment
- Recognize the importance of responding to students’ artwork in a positive manner
- Recognize how to question students about their work
- Have confidence in integrating the 6 basic media into art lessons
- Incorporate the 6 elements of art
- Have an inventory of art lessons available that also connect to other subject areas
Course Contents
- Basics of collage
- Drawing
- Painting
- Clay
- Printmaking
- Construction
- Art in social studies
- Definitions of the elements of art
- Vocabulary
- Tools
- Materials
Evidence of Learning Outcomes
Upon completing Teaching Art to Children, the student will have demonstrated knowledge of teaching art to children by preparation of various projects.
How to Register
Teaching Art to Children can be completed in either an online or via emailed PDF format. It is open for anyone to register at any time during an open semester. After completion, students receive graduate, non-degree semester credit on official transcripts from the University of La Verne, an accredited university in La Verne, California.
Registration is fast and straightforward and can be done online or over the phone. Courses are offered on a rolling basis during three standard semesters, and you can begin whenever you are ready! The registration dates are:
- Fall: September 1 - January 31
- Spring: February 1 - May 31
- Summer: June 1 - August 31