Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Individual study of particular problems in art education which are of pertinence to the student. Counseling and consent of the instructor determine the area of study.

Visual language as catalyst for interdisciplinary experiences in art, math, science, and social studies. Visualization, determination of essential features, methods of teaching surrogate and relational form. Curriculum for specific grades or particular audiences. For senior and graduate art majors.

Through experimentation, divergent thinking, and openness to discovery and possibility, students will document the curricular ideas and opportunities for creative learning that emerge through the exploration of various studio art and design processes.

A course providing a safe space for arts educators and teaching artists to reconceptualize their language, attitudes, and approaches toward viewing, learning, and teaching the visual arts to diverse students in a global postmodern society.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

How do we recognize creativity? Who are the innovative individuals? Seminar workshop identifies essential criteria to discover and experience levels of creative behavior. Multisensory nature of imagination and its cultural significance. Students experiment in perceptual activities leading to design of aesthetic and educational strategies.

Historical trends and philosophies of diverse art education practices and the growth of American public education. Includes field observations, interface with cultural institutions, cultivation of professional affiliations, and the development of a beginning teaching philosophy.

Prevailing opinions concerning objectives, materials, and curriculum procedures in art education at various age levels. Variety of research requirements and procedures in the field.

Experiments with new approaches for making art, architecture and/or design when creative practice and arts & design education are undertaken as an avenue of social responsibility.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Technical problems in art education. Limited to students working toward master's degree in art education.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

An in-depth exploration of arts-based research methodologies that emerge out of the natural affinity between research practice and artistic practice. Various methodologies will be applied to selected social, educational, and creative research problems.

Final presentation accompanied by written statement, culminating in oral examination. Taken during final semester upon advisor's approval.