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ART
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2006 2007
ART 101 The History of Art 3 sem. hrs.
Survey of the arts (architecture, painting, and sculpture) from prehistoric
to present. Recommended: HIST 101 and 102. Offered every
fall and spring.
ART 102 Visual Order 3 sem. hrs.
Fundamentals of design as seen in basic laws of nature. Experiences
in structured principles of space, shape, and color.
ART 103 Drawing 3 sem. hrs.
Fundamentals of drawing developed through individual
creative sensitivity. Various experiences using wide range of basic
drawing media.
ART 201 Painting I 3 sem. hrs.
Drawing and painting used as medium for creative expression of the
visual form. Course develops mental creativity through various motivations
and develops drawing and painting through color media.
Prerequisite: ART 102 and 103. Next offered TBA.
ART 202 Painting II 3 sem. hrs.
Continuation of Painting I. Prerequisite: ART 102, 103 and 201. Next
offered TBA.
ART 203 Printmaking 3 sem. hrs.
Basic study of printmaking experiences in various techniques of
printing applied to present-day methods. Prerequisite: ART 102, 103,
201. Next offering TBA.
ART 206 American Art 3 sem. hrs.
Survey of American Art and Artists.
ART 207 Modern Art 3 sem. hrs.
Survey of Modern Art and Artists.
ART 210 Special Topics in Art History 3 sem.hrs.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Art History. Possible topics
include American Art, African Art, Asian Art, Art of the Renaissance,
and Religious Expression in Art. Next offered TBA.
ART 220 Special Topics in Art 3 sem. hrs.
Intensive practical instruction in a specific area of applied art.
Possible courses include digital art, ceramics, sculpture, watercolor
painting, and photography. Some topics may have prerequisites. Next
offered . TBA.
ART 301 Crafts 3 sem. hrs.
Experiences in designing and working with a variety of craft media
including fabric, wood, metal and clay. Prerequisite: ART 102 and
103. Next offered TBA.
ART 324 Art Education 1 sem. hrs.
Study of child development through understanding of visual creative
expression and mental growth. Art experiences as related to child's
level of development and individual expression. Prerequisite: Art
102. Next offered TBA.
ART 401 Graphic Design 3 sem. hrs.
Study of letter and design layout; application of letter forms in layout
and illustration. Prerequisite: ART 102 and 103. Next offering TBA.
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ADOLESCENCE TO YOUNG
ADULT EDUCATION (AYA)
AYA 232 AYA: Philosophy, 3 sem. hrs.
Organization, and Instruction
Philosophies, teaching strategies and the development of teaching
styles are examined. Emphasis is on the analysis of teaching components
in combination with a respect for and an accommodation
of individual learning styles and needs. Cross-disciplinary curriculum,
current methodologies and conferencing techniques are featured.
Field experience required. Prerequisites: EDUC 107 and
sophomore standing. Offered fall and spring semesters.
AYA 233 Adolescence and Young 3 sem. hrs.
Adult Psychology
Learning theories and instructional models relating to the 14 to 21
year old person are examined from a practical, classroom-based
perspective. Focus is on interpreting and integrating educational
concepts to address various learning situations in the classroom.
Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral characteristics of
this age group are included. Developmentally and culturally responsive
instruction is emphasized. Prerequisites: EDUC 107 and sophomore
standing. Offered every semester.
Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program required prior
to enrollment in 300-/400-level education courses.
AYA 430 Adolesc. and Young Adult: 3 sem. hrs.
Teaching, Learning, & Assmt.
Emphasis on the design, implementation and assessment of teaching
and learning approaches appropriate for adolescents and young
adults. Focus on various teaching and learning strategies and
assessment alternatives that promote the learning of adolescents and
young adults. Field experience included. Offered fall and spring
semesters.
AYA 431 Adolescence and Young 3 sem. hrs.
Adult Professionalism in Practice:
Language Arts Pre-Student Teaching
Writing process models, literary theory and criticism, and multimedia
approaches for teaching composition and literature for those
seeking licensure at the adolescent and young adult level. Various
instructional strategies, assessment alternatives, classroom management,
and provisions for dealing with individual differences among
students when using these approaches are emphasized. Attention is
given to the NCTE and Ohio Academic Content Standards. Field
experience in the language arts classroom in which the teacher candidate
will complete student teaching is required. All coursework
and the appropriate Praxis II content test(s) must successfully be
completed in order for student teaching to occur the following
semester. Offered fall and spring semesters.
AYA 432 Adolescence and Young 3 sem. hrs.
Adult Professionalism in Practice:
Mathematics Pre-Student Teaching
Course designed for those seeking licensure at the adolescence and
young adult level. Focus is on methods of instruction appropriate to
learners at this level, and an overview of the methods used at the adolescent
and young adult level, as well as issues associated with teaching
mathematics. Includes an examination of technological applica-