Art Education (ARTE)
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ARTE 200 Introduction to Teaching Careers in Art 3 Units
Typically Offered: Fall only
This course offers an introduction to the diverse and evolving field of art education, guiding students to explore potential career paths as art educators. Students develop a foundational understanding of the roles, practices, and philosophies that shape contemporary art education. Emphasizing reflective practice, the course encourages students to examine their values, envision their future roles as art educators, and begin crafting their own teaching philosophy and art curricular ideas. 2 hours activity, 2 hours discussion. (022775)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Lower Division
ARTE 401 Manga and Beyond: Influences of Pop Culture in the Visual Art World 3 Units
Typically Offered: Spring only
This course provides a philosophical and practical basis for understanding the diversity and power of visual pop culture, especially through the phenomenon of Japanese pop culture (manga and anime), that influences youth and society worldwide. Explore how a particular pop culture develops from a local to a global phenomenon. Learn how to apply the visual thinking strategy as a communicative tool. 2 hours activity, 2 hours lecture. (021775)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 6 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
ARTE 489 Art Teaching Internship 1-3 Units
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
This internship course offers a comprehensive and engaging practical teaching experience. Collaborating with the instructor and other interns, students design museum tours, art lessons, and a culminating art show for local children and youth (K-12). Art Education students take 3 units, while the other majors can take 1-3 units. 0 hours supervision. (021770)
Grade Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 15 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
ARTE 493 Development of Children's Art (P-8) 3 Units
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or faculty permission.
Typically Offered: Fall and spring
An exploration of art-making skills; developing creative, standards-based art lessons and units; and enhancing understanding of theory, history, and practice in art education Pre-Kindergarten (P) through Eighth (8) grade levels. 2 hours activity, 2 hours discussion. (000803)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division
ARTE 494 Development of Youth Art 3 Units
Typically Offered: Fall only
This course introduces various art education theories and pedagogical approaches to teaching art for children and youth (Pre-K-12). Students develop instructional frameworks and standards-based art curricular units for teaching art in multiple pedagogical settings, including but not limited to secondary schools, museums, and local communities. 2 hours activity, 2 hours lecture. (000808)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 3 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division; Laptop required, see department for details.
ARTE 592W Cultural Diversity in Art Education (W) 3 Units W, GW
Prerequisite: GE English Composition (1A).
Typically Offered: Spring only
This course offers an opportunity to critically engage with diverse cultures, fostering an inclusive approach to teaching and learning art. Through course activities, students examine how cultural identity shapes artistic expression and pedagogical practices. 2 hours activity, 2 hours discussion. (000816)
Grade Basis: Graded
Repeatability: You may take this course for a maximum of 6 units
Course Attributes: Upper Division; Writing Course; Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement Course