Courses
An exploration of cognitive and psycho-social development of learners through psychological, sociological, and anthropological theories. Theories of development and the nature of art-making are the focus of the course.
- Prerequisites:
- None
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
Seminar I and Seminar II run in tandem to provide a sophomore-level introduction to teaching and contemporary art. In Seminar I, visits to a variety of educational settings (including public schools, after-school programs, alternative programs, art spaces, and community centers) introduce students to teaching contexts. The course begins to prepare them for their responsibilities as teachers.
- Prerequisites:
- Co-requisite: Seminar II: Contemporary Art Practices
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
Seminar I and Seminar II run in tandem to provide a sophomore-level introduction to teaching and contemporary art. In Seminar II, visits to a variety of art settings (including museums, galleries, and artists' studios) introduce students to contexts where art is made and produced, exhibited, and experienced. The course begins to prepare them to be socially responsible artist/educators.
- Prerequisites:
- Co-requisite: Seminar I: Contemporary Teaching Practices
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
An opportunity for students to explore skillful communication, particularly as it relates to expectations, beliefs, relationships, and management with children and youth. Also, an examination of contemporary readings and models that link diversity and art education. Fieldwork with a variety of learners is a significant component of the course.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE201, AETE208, AETE209
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
The series of Portfolio courses requires students to place their college-wide learning in studios and critical studies in the context of art educaton. Substantive interdisciplinary projects are required for each seminar. The projects will steadily build towards fulfilling the Artist/Teacher Portfolio requirements established by the Art Education Department. Students may register for any of the Portfolio I or II sections.
- Prerequisites:
- None
- Type:
- hybrid studio/critique
An intensive study of a variety of teaching models and their respective planning strategies. Reading and discussions will address writing lesson plans, conducting instructional sessions, and assessing student learning. Students make direct field observations in schools, community settings, and museums. Students will also be required to serve as research and teaching assistants to the Saturday Studios teachers on at least three Saturday mornings.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE201, AETE208, AETE209
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
A teaching experience to practice theories and models of teaching in the context of the Saturday Studios setting. Through readings, class discussions, and coaching sessions, students analyze communication skills and motivational techniques to inform their practice. Students reflect upon all aspects of their teaching and set goals to address challenges they encounter.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE307
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
An examination of a variety of community arts programs in order to understand how artists and arts administrators approach the design and implementation of art education programs in community settings. Students will design and implement a community art project as part of the course.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE307 (requisite - can be taken concurrently)
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
The series of Portfolio courses requires students to place their college-wide learning in studios and critical studies in the context of art education. A minimum of three substantive projects will be required for each seminar. The projects will build steadily towards fulfilling the Artist/Teacher Portfolio requirements established by the Art Education Department. Students should register for any of the Portfolio I or II sections.
- Prerequisites:
- None
- Type:
- hybrid studio/critique
Students are placed for their practicum in area schools for either Pre-K - 8 or 5-12 licensure. They work closely with cooperating teachers designing, teaching, and evaluating lessons relating to the school curriculum. They are supervised by MassArt faculty and attend a weekly seminar on issues related to their teaching experience. They compile a teaching portfolio and hang an exhibition of their students' work.<br />
- Prerequisites:
- AETE400, AETE412 or AETE 404
- Type:
- practicum/mix
An exploration of the philosophical, socio-cultural, and personal issues that shape teaching practices. Through readings and critical analysis of existing models, students design individual solutions to curriculum problems in the visual arts. (This course is usually taken concurrently with the Student Teaching Practicum or the Community or Museum Internship.)
- Prerequisites:
- AETE400
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
An opportunity for reflection on, refinement, and presentation of prior learning in the program; a search for lasting connections between creating and teaching. Students consider classroom goals and teaching styles in direct relation to how artists experience making, viewing, and learning. This course further supports teachers in using their own art-making, personal sources of inspiration, and reactions to works of art in teaching. As students move through the portfolio I & II sequence, this course will become the culmination of the resulting Artist/Teacher portfolio projects.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE301, AETE406 Co-requisite: AETE-400
- Type:
- hybrid studio/critique
Provides a field-based setting for Museum and Community Education students. Students work with museum or community professionals and a college supervisor to build skills and insights that will advance their knowledge of the museum or community education profession.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE404 or AETE412
- Type:
- practicum/mix
This course explores the role and responsibilities of museums and galleries in presenting objects to the public. Coursework examines the history of museums and the rise of art collections for public viewing. Students work on a group project in which they develop an exhibition in conjunction with a local cultural institution. In addition to creating artwork for the show, the students focus on curating, installing and developing educational materials for the public. The class examines the Looking to Learn gallery education program at MassArt and visits Boston area galleries and museums as part of the course work.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE301 or AETE406, AETE307
- Type:
- lecture/seminar
This class is designed to help teaching interns navigate the balance between being an artist while being a teacher. Students collaborate to find ways to maintain their own art practice, to bring the works and practices of contemporary art into teaching, create and participate in communities of support, and to use art and teaching practices as foundations for research.
- Prerequisites:
- AETE400, AETE409
- Type:
- hybrid studio/critique