A studio art course that disrupts misconceptions about the relevance of the arts and design practices in education through arts-based inquiry.

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.

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.

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

Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. 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.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

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.