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This course is an introduction to working with children and youth. The content is organized around the following clusters: educational systems in Texas, ethics, professionalism, and the ultimate intent for students to discover their calling and to embrace the unique work that they are called to do in the world.  

Art for the elementary classroom teacher. Twenty (20) hours of field experience (observation in public school art classes is required). Fee.

This course focuses on general principles of curriculum development and assessment (including the state assessment system), with emphasis on planning, writing, and implementing effective lessons in alignment with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).&nbsp; The course addresses working with special populations.&nbsp; Prerequisites:&nbsp; Successful completion of EDUC 3315, meeting the standards in the College of Education interview, and satisfying the Academic Proficiency requirement.<span style="font-family: calibri;">

This course introduces students to the production of vector, raster, and motion graphics. The creation, editing, and distribution of visual information is examined as both a skill and a form of critical, cultural production. Presentations, critiques, class discussions, and reading and writing assignments allow the student to develop a vocabulary and a critical framework for speaking about artistic skills, techniques, and practices. Historical and contemporary cultural literacy is emphasized. Discussions and critiques address the nature of digital image production- and consumption, with topics of special interest including: image inundation, the production of images as visual content, and the distinguishing characteristics of visual knowledge. Prerequisites: ARTS 1310 and ARTS 1320 or permission of the instructor. Fee.

A chronological survey of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and other visual arts encompassing the Renaissance through Modern periods. Non-western areas will be covered including but not limited to Asian and Mesoamerican art. This course qualifies as Writing Emphasis.