Course Descriptions

Art Theory and Practice (ArtT)

ArtT 2371 Fundamentals of Art Theory and Practice. WI (3-3)

A survey and analysis of the theories and practices of art learning. Topics include: philosophy; history and theory of art learning; technology; artistic development; learning theories; assessment tools; program development; presentations and current realities; trends and issues.

ArtT 3370 Art Theory and Practice. (3-3)

Introduces the theories and practices of children’s art learning for the non-art major.

ArtT 3372 Art Theory and Practice for Children. WI) (3-3)

A survey and analysis of the theories and practices of teaching art to children. Topics include artistic development, art programming, content, philosophies, methodologies, objectives and assessment. Requires 10 clock hours of field experience in an elementary art learning setting. Prerequisite: ArtT 2371.

ArtT 3373 Art Theory and Practice for Adolescents. (3-3)

The theories and practices of adolescent art learning. Topics include: learning environments; artistic development; presentation methodologies, objectives and assessment; and other current topics. Requires 10 clock hours of field experience in a secondary school art setting. Prerequisites: ArtT 2371, ArtT 3372. Recommend concurrent enrollment in ArtT 3374.

ArtT 3374 Learning and Digital Media. (3-3)

The theories and practices related to the use of electronic media for the creation of art as well as for the enhancement of the art learning process. Prerequisites: ArtT 2371. Recommend concurrent enrollment in ArtT 3373.

ArtT 4375 Art Criticism, History, and Aesthetics. WI (3-3)

A survey and in-depth analysis of the philosophies and structures of art criticism, art history, and aesthetics, as well as contemporary methodologies for analyzing, interpreting and judging works of art. Prerequisites: ArtT 2371, ArtT 3372(All Level Certification only), ArtT 3373 and ArtT 3374 or consent of instructor required.

ArtT 4376 Special Problems in Art Theory and Practice. WI (3-3)

Individualized study focusing on personal skill and knowledge development related to art learning experiences. Research will include a review of literature, a design for practical experience, and documentation of results and conclusions.
May be repeated with different emphases for additional credit.

WI designates courses that are writing intensive.