Course Title: ART 388 Global Perspectives in Art Education
Term: Spring
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN ART EDUCATION/THREE CREDITS. GEP, Major, Elective credit. The purpose of this course is to examine various cultures and art from around the world and determine how to promote conceptual understanding of diversity in the K-12 classroom. Students will explore art education using a global lens, design comprehensive units and develop reflective and critical thinking skills. This course is appropriate for the following degree programs: BA Art Education, BA Early Childhood, BA Elementary Education, and BA Special Education. Benchmark II. Meets Non-European/non-anglophone and Writing Intensive Requirements for Education majors. Lab fee.
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Context:
This course is for BA Art Education and Education students who are interested in expanding the traditional education curriculum to include techniques and experiences in non-western art and global culture.
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Process:
The teacher will provide support for designing and implementing global classroom art experiences through the review of research, cross-cultural texts and artifacts, videos and other digital presentations. Students will design integrated curricula, demonstrate the ability to review research, and create authentic responses to cultural influences through art making.
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Content:
The student will review art from a global perspective, develop expertise in designing classroom experiences in art through presentations, lesson plans, and use of various media. The student will expand their ability to review and analyze research and create art to enhance their teaching ability and understanding of diverse learners.
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Textbook:
Manifold, M., Willis, S., & Zimmerman, E. (2016). Culturally Sensitive Art Education in a Global World. Alexandria: VA. National Art Education Association.
Course Objectives
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The student will be able to demonstrate a broadened knowledge and understanding of the value of global perspectives in the school curriculum through the development of presentations based on culturally diverse content.
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The student will demonstrate a high level of studio ability through the production of embedded studio projects reflecting cross-cultural influences.
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The student will be able to develop strategies for integrating global cross-cultural influences and perspectives into the core curriculum as demonstrated in their lesson plans.
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The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the influences of factors such as history, government, geography, social structures, etc. upon art from native, folk, and non-western cultures and how materials and techniques differ due to locale.
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The student will be able to promote an understanding of aesthetics, art criticism, and connect art history and culture through reflections on contemporary and traditional nonwestern art and integrate technology in the classroom.
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Course Outcomes
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Review and discuss assigned chapters that pertain to multicultural art. Students will also analyze research based on these chapters that is pertinent to multicultural art by responding to select articles, chapters, and videos.
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Complete several embedded Studio Projects of professional quality.
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Construct a draft and a complete Activity Plan or Lesson Plan on an assigned culture and grade level that will include cross-curricular concepts.
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Generate a listing of 15-20 non-western art/artists websites and provide annotations as to how you can use them in your classroom.
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Create and present 1 Power Point of three contemporary Non-Western Artists that enhance understanding of assigned native, folk and/or non-western cultures.
Final Digital Portfolio
All art and design students are required to establish and maintain a Digital Portfolio in which all artwork created during your time at Converse is documented. Documentation techniques will be covered in the class and students are expected to document all drawings created in the course. The work and portfolio will be reviewed and graded for accuracy and quality.
Project Title for image-based assignments:
Wall Hanging in Response to Victoria Udondian
After video, lecture, and demonstration of weaving techniques and works of Victoria Udondian, construct a wall hanging of recycled materials.
Woven Bags
After video and lecture about the use of recycled materials in contemporary non-western cultures and demonstration of weaving techniques, construct a woven bag from fiber remnants using quality artisanship and design. Use proper finishing techniques for handles and seams.
Fiber Coil Vessels
Construct a coiled vessel using fiber coil techniques and quality artisanship.
Project Title for written work assignments:
Responses to Readings and Videos (Samples)
Read and respond to specific questions at the end of each chapter. Responses to the writings of other students are encouraged.
Draft of Lesson Plan (EDU students) or Project Plan (CFS students)
After conferring with the course instructor about the feasibility of your plan/project, construct a draft of the lesson plan or project plan, completing all parts of the template for feedback for the final version.
Final Expanded Lesson Plan (EDU students) or Project Plan (CFS students)
After additional research on your culture and population, using your draft as a guide, construct an expanded version of the lesson plan or project plan.
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