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Research methodologies and problems in art education. Designing of a research problem/study and engaging in a pilot study for further research.

Seminar, lecture, discussion. Evaluation of student teaching experiences. Problems and procedures. Assigned readings. Participation required. Prerequisites: Art 510 and 512.

The course is designed as a mentoring workshop to help students prepare for teaching art at the college level. The first part of the course introduces the nuts and bolts of teaching studio art: designing courses, writing syllabi, identifying learning objectives, devising projects, conducting critiques, and grading, as well as various University regulations and policies. The second part introduces the philosophy and pedagogical frameworks such as artist-teacher narratives, various learning theories, adolescent and adult development for the best practices of studio teaching.

A continuation of basic wheelthrowing, or handbuilding with more advanced problems in methods of forming and decorating clay forms, as well as concept development. This course will also offer a basic introduction to raw materials and kiln firing.

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