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Visual Arts Major Core*

Two-Dimensional Design
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ART-121   Drawing I3 Hours
This course presents the basic elements of observational drawing: composites and structure, use of line, movement and space. Gain an awareness and confidence to create on paper what your eye sees. For declared majors within the Division of Art.
ART-221   Drawing II3 Hours
This course expands on drawing from observation while exploring techniques in color, dry media, wet media, mixed media and printmaking. Prerequisite: ART-121.
ART-224   Design I: Two-Dimensional Design3 Hours
An introductory course dealing with the abstract elements of line, texture, shape, space, color, values, and patterns. Employs basic media techniques and tools with emphasis on craftsmanship.
ART-238   Digital Imagery Art3 Hours
An introductory class in photography designed to provide foundational instruction in digital based photographic imagery. The student will explore the creative and technical aspects of photography as a creative medium. Capture output will be totally digital in format. Prerequisite: ART-121 and ART-224.
ART-266   Printmaking I3 Hours
An introduction to basic skills of printmaking methods, including woodcut, engraving, intaglio, and lithography. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324.
ART-273   Introduction to Computer Graphics3 Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to graphics-oriented computer hardware and software. Emphasis will be on developing competence and familiarity with Macintosh Systems operation, terminologies and components of computerized graphics, and procedures in the creation of typography and illustration. Black-and-white and color systems are used. Prerequisite: ART-221. Co-requisite: ART-324.
ART-331   Painting I3 Hours
Painting I focuses on introducing a wide variety of painting materials, media and methods. Developing methods of transferring thinking and concepts into visual ideas through the interdisciplinary techniques of photography, printmaking, drawing, and other media will also be explored. This class will also encourage the student to begin the study of critical theory and how it may be applied to their individual art practice. Prerequisites: ART-121 or permission of the professor.
21 credit hours
Three-Dimensional Design
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ART-241   Ceramics I3 Hours
This course is designed to expose the student to the traditional and nontraditional forms of working in clay as applied to slab construction, coil construction, slip casting, extruding, and modeling. Technical information includes clay mixing, glaze formulating, and kiln firing. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324 or permission of the professor.
ART-251   Sculpture I3 Hours
An introduction to sculpture including basic techniques, skills, and concepts associated with materials used to create contemporary three-dimensional forms. Prerequisites: ART-221 and ART-324.
ART-324   Design II: Three-Dimensional Design3 Hours
A series of problems exploring the various elements of design. Problems are introduced to challenge individual interpretation in three-dimensional space. Prerequisite: ART-224.
9 credit hours
Art History

Students should take 6 credit hours of ART History electives.
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ART-381   Art History I3 Hours
Prehistory and the Ancient World through the Middle Ages. This course uses lecture, slides, and field trips to thoroughly understand the development of art during these periods. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-382   Art History II3 Hours
The Renaissance and the Baroque through the Modern World. This course uses lectures, slides, and field trips to better understand the continuing development of art to our present time. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-383   Early Renaissance3 Hours
Painting, sculpture, and architecture from the 13th century to the 16th century with special emphasis on the Early Renaissance in Italy. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-384   High Renaissance3 Hours
An in-depth study of the climax of art in Italy (1495-1520) and its influence in other countries of Europe. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-386   Impressionism3 Hours
Painting and sculpture of the Nineteenth Century with special emphasis on French Impressionism. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-387   Modern Art3 Hours
Survey of international art from post-Impressionism to the present time, including architecture, sculpture, and painting. Prerequisite: MUS-180.
ART-476   Art Enrichment3 Hours
Includes trips to surrounding cities and states and to foreign countries to see spectacular pieces of art, sculpture, and architecture. An in-depth study of museums, churches, and cultural atmosphere of the country. Course satisfies intercultural studies requirement. May be repeated.
6 credit hours
5-12 Certification

Completion of major core
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36 credit hours
K-12 Certification
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ART-371 Art for Elementary Teachers3 Hours
A course designed to acquaint the elementary major with many methods of teaching art in the public school. It includes teaching techniques and skills in handling the various art materials suitable for the elementary school classroom. A strong emphasis is placed on correlating art into the other elementary subjects.
ART-371P Elementary Art Practicum1 Hours
This course provides a practicum experience for K-12 art education majors in elementary-level classrooms in public or private schools. Students will observe an experienced elementary art teacher who will serve as the supervising teacher for the experience. Students will teach a minimum of 3 lessons in the elementary art classroom, and will be observed and evaluated by both IWU art and education faculty. Graded as a Credit/No Credit class. Co-requisite: ART-371. Permission of the Division of Education to take this course in conjunction with EDU-382C.
Student should also take 9 credit hours of ART electives.

Major core + 13 credit hours

Professional Education Courses
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EDU-130   American Education3 Hours
An orientation course for students who expect to enter the teaching profession. Considers the history, principles, problems, and philosophy of public education in American society. Study of the desired competencies in teaching, evaluation of one's own capacities, interests, and abilities, and planning of one's professional career.
EDU-240   Educational Psychology3 Hours
A study of the learning processes, methods of evaluation, and basic classroom management techniques. Special attention is devoted to students with special needs and multicultural perspectives. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-130 and PSY-150.
EDU-250   Principles of Teaching3 Hours
The general methods course for senior high/junior high/middle school majors emphasizing lesson design, mastery teaching, motivation, effective instruction, classroom management, learning styles, and multicultural diversity. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses.
EDU-296   Secondary School Observation/ Participation1-2 Hours
Two weeks of full-time field experience within a public/private school classroom under direction of a classroom teacher and university supervisor. Course includes college seminars which provide overview and guidelines for classroom observation strategies. May Term. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: EDU-130 or permission of the School of Teacher Education. CR/NC
EDU-324   Literacy in Diverse Classrooms3 Hours
This course serves to introduce pre-service teachers to the problems involved in learning from text. This course emphasizes practical strategies of reading and writing and methods of teaching from text that are particularly appropriate for use in middle schools and high schools. This course also addresses issues of student diversity and characteristics of texts for the less able reader to the gifted/talented. Emphasis is placed on the integration of various theories and strategies based on current standards, research and recommendations of IRA, NCTE, NCTM, NCSS, ASCD, etc. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, or permission of the School of Teacher Education.
EDU-382   Methods of Teaching Senior High/ Junior High/Middle School Subjects3 Hours
The separate divisions of this course are given by instructors in the various departments. General methods of teaching for secondary majors include planning, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories, measurement and evaluation, motivation, classroom management and discipline, culturally different learners, and special-needs learners as applied to teaching. Variations of this class are offered for English, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Health Education, Science, Spanish, Social Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Visual Arts Education majors. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Co-requisite: EDU-382C.
EDU-382C   Methods of Teaching Senior High/Junior High/Middle School Practicum1 Hours
The separate divisions of this course are given by instructors in the various departments. General methods of teaching for secondary majors include planning, teaching techniques, models of teaching, learning theories, measurement and evaluation, motivation, classroom management and discipline, culturally different learners, and special-needs learners as applied to teaching. Field experiences will be offered in appropriate subject areas and grade levels. Variations of this class are offered for English, Mathematics, Music, Physical and Health Education, Science, Spanish, Social Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and Visual Arts Education majors. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
EDU-490   Supervised Student Teaching in Senior/Junior High/Middle School (5-12)15 Hours
Full-time student teaching in accredited schools under the direction of a supervising teacher and a School of Teacher Education faculty supervisor. Students may, if selected, participate in the cross-cultural Student Teaching Experience in an approved overseas school. Each student will receive two 8-week placements. Placements will be diversified according to the student's program and licensing requirements. A current criminal background check may be required; students are responsible for related expenses. Prerequisites: Admission to Student Teaching and successful completion of Stages A-C of the Teacher Education Program. CR/NC
EDU-495   Student Teaching Seminar1 Hours
A seminar stressing a professional examination of principles of classroom instruction and management, certification, job search procedures, interviewing strategies, mock interviews, accountability, and current issues in education. Activities relate theory to practical experience. An emphasis is placed upon the individual's refinement of reflective analysis skills regarding instructional/managerial strategies. CR/NC
37 credit hours
* ART-121, ART-221, ART-224, ART-331, ART-241, and ART-324 are Art foundational courses.

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