5750. Theory and Practice of Teaching Elementary and Secondary Art. 3 hours. Examines how educational and art educational theory inform contemporary art education practice in both elementary and secondary art classrooms. In addition to scheduled class meetings, students are required to complete 55 hours (half in an elementary art classroom, half in a secondary art classroom) of observation at an assigned location. Prerequisite(s): admission to the MA program in art education (Option III). Students must contact instructor prior to registration to arrange for observation assignments and to complete required paperwork/criminal history forms.
5753. Foundations of Theory Analysis in Art Education. 3 hours. The relation between theory and practice in art education is introduced and examined through analysis of topics currently affecting the field. Prerequisite(s): admission to a graduate program in art education or consent of instructor.
5757. History of Art Education. 3 hours. Seminar explores the history and philosophy of education in relationship to the teaching of art in public schools and higher education. Prerequisite(s): admission to the graduate program in art education or consent of instructor.
5760. Seminar in Art Education. 3 hours. Selected problems in art education, theory and practice. Prerequisite(s): admission to the graduate program in art education or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5763. Theories in Criticism and Aesthetics. 3 hours. Examination of aesthetics in the visual arts through visual discrimination and critical thinking in relationship to the historical and socio-political influences. Application of the theories of aesthetics and criticism to curriculum development. Prerequisite(s): AEAH 5750 or consent of instructor.
5767. Issues and Applications of Technology in Art Education. 3 hours. Historical and philosophical issues related to the use of technology and digital imagery in the art classroom as well as advanced application of technology to enhance the acquisition of and manipulation of knowledge and imagery. Prerequisite(s): AEAH 5750 or consent of instructor.
5773. Curriculum Development and Program Assessment in Art. 3 hours. Processes for developing and sequencing the curriculum and methodologies for the assessment of educational programs and student learning in art for elementary and secondary public schools and higher education.
5777. Politics and Advocacy in the Visual Arts. 3 hours. Examination of effective advocacy efforts and appropriate political actions needed to resolve issues in the field of art education. Prerequisite(s): admission to the graduate program in art education or consent of instructor.
5780. Seminar in Art Education Reform. 3 hours. The demand for educational reform in today's schools powerfully affects art education. Current reform initiatives are examined through the lenses of theory development, program implementation and the human dynamic. Prerequisite(s): admission to the graduate program in art education or consent of instructor.
5787. Introduction to Research in Art Education. 3 hours. Study of research techniques and their applications in the field of art education; preparation of a prospectus. Prerequisite(s): admission to a graduate program in art education or consent of instructor.
5790. Art Institute. 1-3 hours. For students accepted by the university as participants in special institute programs.
5800. Methodologies of Art History and Visual Culture. 3 hours. Examination of methodologies associated with art history and visual culture studies. Taught as a seminar, with emphasis on readings, oral presentations, and written assignments. Required of MA art history students. Prerequisite(s): admission to the MA in art history. May not be repeated.
5801. Topics in Art History. 3 hours. Research and study in selected topical areas in art history. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5805. Seminar in Medieval Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in Medieval art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5806. Seminar in Renaissance Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in Renaissance art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5807. Seminar in Seventeenth-Century Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in 17th-century art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5809. Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in 18th-century art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5811. Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in 19th-century art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5813. Seminar in Twentieth- and Twenty-First-Century Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in 20th- and 21st-century art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5817. Seminar in American Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in American art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5818. Seminar in Latin American Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in Latin American art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5819. Seminar in Native American Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in native North American art. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5821. Seminar in Pre-Columbian Art. 3 hours. Arts of the Pre-Columbian cultures of Mesoamerica. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5824. Seminar in Asian Art. 3 hours. Selected problems in the arts of Asia. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5825. Seminar in Islamic and/or Middle Eastern Cultures. 3 hours. Selected problems in the arts of the Islamic and/or Middle Eastern cultures. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5840. History of Crafts. 3 hours. Ceramics, metalwork, weaving and other craft media from the Paleolithic era to the present.
5842. History of Graphic Design. 3 hours. Provides economic, political, social and technological perspectives on the work that has been created and disseminated by designers of visual communications, particularly over the course of the last 125 years, in a manner that makes their endeavors relevant to the design world of today and to contemporary society. Students gain an understanding of the major movements, styles and figures in the world of visual communication design that have emerged around the world since the latter portion of the 19th century.
5843. History of Photography. 3 hours. Selected problems in the history of photography. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5844. History of Prints. 3 hours. Selected problems in the history of prints. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5848. Seminar in Art History. 3 hours. Research and study in selected topical areas of art history. For art history majors only. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
5849. Research Project. 6 hours. Research and writing on a significant problem in the field of art history. Course open to MA students in art history. Prerequisite(s): AEAH 5800. Completion of at least 21 hours of master's degree program courses; department language requirement satisfied.
5935. Proseminar in Art Education and Art History. 1.5 hours. Study of correspondence in the histories, methodologies, theories and practices of art education and art history, with an emphasis on visiting lecturers, readings, discussion, and individual and collaborative presentations and written assignments. Course topic changes annually. May not be repeated. Prerequisite(s): admission to the MA in either art education or art history, the doctoral program in art education, or consent of instructor.
5940. Seminar in Art Museum. 3 hours. Study of the functions of an art museum collection, preservation, exhibitions, research and interpretation of art objects. Visits to North Texas museums required.
5942. Seminar in Art Museum Education I. 3 hours. Applied study of the practice of art museum education. Emphasis on teaching, writing and program development for multiple audiences in the art museum. Prerequisite(s): admission to an art graduate degree and museum certification program, or consent of instructor.
5945. Seminar in Art Museum Education II. 3 hours. Study of contemporary and historical issues regarding the educational function of art museums. Concentration on object-based learning, pedagogical theory and audience identification. Prerequisite(s): AEAH 5942, or consent of instructor.
6750. Issues in Pre-Service Art Education. 1-3 hours. Investigation of issues relevant to pre-service education in art at the university level. Prerequisite(s): admission to the doctoral program in art education or consent of instructor.
6783. Multimedia: Theory and Practice in the Arts. 3 hours. Explores new media in the arts, both in theory and in practice, particularly as it can be used in arts leadership. Prerequisite(s): admission to the doctoral program in art education, or consent of instructor.
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