MASTER OF ARTS IN ART EDUCATION (M.A.)
Director: Ann Horton-Lopez
Program Description
The M.A.: Art Education
program is intended to serve as an extension of the established undergraduate
art education program and provide individualization of instruction and program
offerings beyond the baccalaureate for those individuals who wish to pursue a
higher level of achievement in their chosen field.
The Master of Arts in Art
Education program will extend the NCDPI competencies currently required for
initial Standard Professional I licensure by extending the art educatorŐs
knowledge base and competencies by analytically reading art education
professional literature, analyzing and discussing art education publications,
theories, current practices in education and research. The program will extend the educatorŐs
competencies through self-reflection and self evaluation of planning skills,
research, computer competencies, as well as through advance study of curriculum
content, methods of organizing for instruction, materials, the classroom
environment, and knowledge of the students and their needs. With this additional knowledge and
experience, the art teacher will be prepared to take the role of a
collaborative leader and the responsibilities for guiding colleagues in their
planning.
Program Goals
The goals and objectives of
the Art Education graduate program reflect a clear conception of the roles and
responsibilities of master teachers in art education. The graduate students
will accomplish the following goals and objectives of the UNCP M.A.: Art
Education Program:
1.
Professional Educational Growth
and Instructional Mastery:
Analytically read art education professional literature.
Analyze and discuss art education philosophies,
theories, current practices, and research findings;
Design and apply coherent, rigorous and consistent
instruction based on theoretical, philosophical and research-based information
to improve student learning.
Incorporate research findings into curriculum
development and classroom instructional strategies to improve student learning.
Add to their current knowledge base and competencies
to integrate content information from other disciplines with art education and
art history;
2.
Knowledge of Students and their Environment:
Develop an advanced knowledge of child development in
art;
Create a classroom environment that promotes
understanding, acceptance and respect for all students;
Demonstrate appropriate depth and breadth of knowledge
of the learner, learning process, diverse learning styles and abilities, and
evaluation procedures.
Create a classroom environment that promotes success
for all students;
Seek art activities to increase understanding of
diverse cultures/people;
Modify instruction to meet the needs of challenged,
exceptional, and diverse learners;
Analyze, diagnose, and prescribe instruction that
furthers student learning.
3.
Appropriate Research Experiences:
Enrich their skills in data gathering, diagnosis, and
prescription to employ methods to improve instruction and student achievement.
Analyze educational problems and suggest appropriate
adjustments based on data gathering, analysis, and conclusion.
Adapt instruction and learning environments based on
evaluation of student learning problems and successes.
Monitor the effects of instructions, learning
environments, adaptations, and materials for studentsŐ learning and actions.
Study appropriate research methodologies, trends and
issues, research, and selected readings in art education, research procedures
in art education, and areas needing further research;
4.
Linking Art Education to the LearnersŐ Needs:
Ability to apply research data to practical life
experiences to enhance classroom performance;
Teaching of reading and writing in art education and
in content areas, when integrated with the visual arts;
Exhibit advanced knowledge in art education as defined
by the State of North Carolina course of study;
Use technology to create learning environments that
encourage and support studentsŐ learning;
Demonstrate initiative in linking subject matter to
studentsŐ knowledge and experiences.
Exhibit advanced methods of preparation,
implementation, and evaluation of instruction for studentŐs diverse learning
needs.
Search, promote, use, and evaluate the best teaching
practices for each course taught;
Regard the variation between learning behaviors and
results expected in communities having varying differences;
5. Professional Development and Leadership:
Use technology to improve and promote the interest of
teaching and other professional activities;
Keep abreast of developments in art education and
issues related to teaching;
Demonstrate initiative in inquiry and seek to apply
exemplary methods for improvement of the curriculum and educational setting;
Demonstrate commitment by participation in
professional activities and provide leadership to colleagues and communities
through collaboration;
Take advantage of opportunities to share ideas and
learn from colleagues, educators, and parents for enhancement of studentsŐ
education;
Work jointly with others in the collective role of
leadership and mentorship activities to solve educational problems in the
classroom, school system, and community.
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Requirements
for a Master of Arts in Art Education |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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Required
Professional Studies Core EDN 5660 - Applied Educational Research |
3 |
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Specialty
Area Requirements |
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Guided Course Work Emphasizing Art
Education ART 5020 - Curricula in Art Education ART 5030 - Research in Art Education ART 5040 - History and Philosophy of Art Education ART 5090 – Leadership and Survey of Art Education ART 5110 - Advanced Art History Methods and Content |
15 |
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Guided Courses for Research Thesis or
Studio Area Option I: The student may elect to produce a thesis dealing with a significant problem or inquiry in the field of art education (ART 6000 - 3 credit hrs. per semester; 6 hrs. required) Option II: Students may elect an art studio
concentration that requires a Graduate Exhibit, studio thesis, and artistŐs
statement. Approval for this option is by portfolio review to indicate
competence in a selected studio area (ceramics, drawing, digital arts,
painting, printmaking, and sculpture). (ARTS 5xxx - 3 credit hrs. per
semester; 9 hrs. required) |
6-9 |
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Guided
Electives: ART 5060, 5080, ARTS 5xxx, EDN 5470, 5480, 5490 |
9-12 |
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A
comprehensive exam is required before completion of the program. |
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Total
Hours (Minimum): 36 |
COURSES
ART DEPARTMENT (ART)
ART 5000. Art in the Elementary School (3)
This course is designed to provide the general classroom teacher with various aspects of extending content information with art. Emphasis will be placed upon philosophies associated with elementary school art education, extending content information, art curriculum for the exceptional child, and the use of specific art tools, media, materials, and techniques. Students will acquire competency in instruction and art production to enhance active learning in the classroom.
ART 5020. Curricula in Art Education (3)
Advanced study of art education curricula, with option for elementary or secondary emphasis. Study of exemplary art programs, standards of quality, curriculum models, curriculum design and construction, concomitant instructional methods, and evaluation. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ART 5030. Research in Art Education (3)
Studies of appropriate research methodologies, research and selected readings in art education. Includes research procedures in art education, recent studies, areas needing further research, Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ART 5040. History and Philosophy of Art Education (3)
Critical analysis of objectives, current theories, and texts that are shaped by the visual arts, history, philosophy, aesthetics, the behavioral sciences, and recent trends in art education. The sociopolitical currents that have shaped art education, and visual art itself, are examined. Prerequisite: graduate standing
ART 5060. Applied Art Education Pedagogy and Production (3)
This course is designed to fulfill MAT: Art Education graduate studentsŐ individual and specific needs, especially in studio(s) and/or method(s) courses.
ART 5080. Art Production in the Elementary and Secondary Schools (3)
This course is designed to provide art educators with various aspects of creating new, innovative art lessons for secondary and elementary curricula. Emphasis will be placed upon philosophies associated with elementary and secondary art education production and the use of specific art tools, media, materials, and techniques to enhance student learning. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ART 5090. Leadership and Survey of Art Education (3)
Emphasis is on acquiring the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for leadership roles in art education. Students will analyze the philosophical and theoretical content of various models of leadership. The course provides a survey of development of current art education trends, issues and problems in the field by means of a critical inquiry. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ART 5110. Art History Methods and Content (3)
This course focuses on studies of appropriate art history methods and art history content for grades K-12. This course includes the development of competency in art history, methods, and diverse inquiry procedures. Prerequisite: graduate standing
ART 5810. Internship in K-12 Art Education (3)
Ten week, full-time internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting appropriate for K-12 Art licensure. Prerequisite: Approval of the Art Education Program Director.
ART 6000. Thesis in Art Education (3)
The student prepares a MasterŐs Degree thesis in the area of the studentŐs major under the individual direction of the studentŐs major advisor and thesis committee. Graded on a Satisfactory (Pass [P]), Unsatisfactory (Fail [F]) basis. Prerequisites: Completion of 18 semester hours of graduate work; EDN 5660; permission of the studentŐs major advisor; permission of the Dean of Graduate Studies. The six required hours of thesis credit are earned by registering for this course in two separate semesters.
ARTS 5xxx. Special Topics (3)
This course is designed to fulfill individual and specific needs of art education graduate studentsŐ particular area of advanced study. Directed reading, research, production, and problem solving in the studentŐs area or areas of art studio elective(s) or art studio concentration are carried out by the student at the University and in the field under the supervision of the studentŐs major advisor and instructor. Course is repeatable with consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: graduate standing
NOTE: For EDN course descriptions, see listings in the M.A.Ed. program.