ARTE 352/A (Fall 2024): LIGHT-BASED MEDIA

ARTE 498/A (Fall 2024): TOPICS IN MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY

ARTE 680/A (Fall 2024): FOUNDATIONS FOR INQUIRY

ARTE 680 is a seminar course designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, terminology, and contexts of inquiry in art education. The course emphasizes the practice of systematic inquiry, guiding students through the process of identifying and articulating a research topic or question, situating it within a theoretical framework, working with various methodologies, and connecting the research design to broader art education practices and issues. Throughout the course, students will explore various theoretical frameworks and research methodologies through readings, practical exercises and in-class activities, as well as through the development and implementation of a Theory Zine Fair and three mini research projects that align with their specific interests and curiosities.

Course objectives include:

• Understanding the nature and importance of inquiry in art education;
• Developing a strong research question;
• Introduction to various theoretical frameworks;
• Hands-on practice with art education inquiry procedures, methods, and methodologies, and;
• Experimenting, both individually and collectively, with connecting art education theory and practice.

This course serves as a prerequisite for ARTE 682, where students will conduct a research project based on their thesis proposal, applying appropriate forms and practices to execute the project and present their findings.

ARTE 330/A (Winter 2025): INTRO TO COMMUNITY ARTE

The course investigates the various issues and concerns related to community art education. Students develop skills in assessing community needs. After processes of research, open dialogue and studio research, students will work in groups develop and propose an art education curriculum for a specific community setting or population. This course includes a practicum component. 

ARTE 340/AA (Winter 2025): ARTE FOR ADOLESCENTS/ADULTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

Students must have completed 24 credits in the Major in Art Education or the Specialization in Art Education – Visual Arts. prior to enrolling.

Students are introduced to theories of adolescent and adult learning, and how these are practised as teaching methods. Students learn about different types of group management and support techniques appropriate for adolescent and adult students. The course presents ways to effectively build relationships with learners over the age of 13, as well as strategies to plan and deliver programming in community settings or curriculum in school settings.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students will explore theories, principles, methods, media, and materials for teaching adolescents and adults with the arts. Through process-oriented experiences, students will engage in creative strategies to foster self-expression, critical thinking, conceptual understanding and personal experiences.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students will:

·         Create artworks that express aesthetic, conceptual, and personal ideas.

·         Explore storytelling through identity, culture, and community-based art.

·         Design art-making activities for adolescent and adult learners.

·         Reflect critically on their own and others’ creative practices.

·         Collaborate effectively on inclusive and co-creative projects.

·         Address environmental and social issues through sustainable art practices.

·         Use art to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

·         Respond to contemporary social and cultural issues through artmaking.

ARTE 354/A (Winter 2025): TIME-BASED MEDIA

ARTE 434/A (Winter 2025): PROF. PRACT./ART EDUCATORS

ARTE 672/AA (Winter 2025): ADVANCED CRITICAL ANALYSIS

This course explores the critical issues surrounding art education, emphasizing the development of strong written communication skills to engage with theoretical concepts, policy debates, and practical concerns within the field. Students will engage in an in-depth analysis of key topics, including, but not limited to, equity, access, diversity, digital technologies, pedagogy, social justice, public education, granting agencies, and the role of art education in society. Through writing, reflection, and active discussion, students will deepen their understanding of art education’s transformative potential and capacity to address critical social issues. The course fosters a comprehensive approach to these subjects, encouraging both reflective thinking and scholarly engagement with current and historical debates shaping the landscape of art education in Canada.