Sample Course Assignments

Examples of Online Master of Arts in Art Education Course Assignments

ARE6148 Curriculum in Teaching Art (Core)

Project Examples:

• Design a curriculum unit inspired by a contemporary artist
• Research and write a paper on an influential, historical figure in art education
• Interview a contemporary art educator

ARE6933 Art Education Beyond School Walls (Elective)

Students complete field research at an alternative art education site. They observe and document the physical environment, classes and other activities; and conduct interviews with educators, students and administrators. Students then prepare a descriptive case study and presentation, using media creatively, for sharing with their instructor and peers.

ARE6933 Thinking in Art Education (Elective)

One way to boost creative and critical thinking is by cultivating observational skills—moving between convergent and divergent thinking for problem solving. In this exercise, students conduct visual research outdoors, using a camera to find and record a theme. They reflect on their findings to develop lessons that will help learners increase their awareness, find patterns, and become open to the new. Students in this course share their research using a creative presentation platform.

ART5930C Sketchbook Development (Studio course that can be taken on campus or online)

Create a sketchbook based on prompts that have included:

• Create a list using drawing and/or collage
• Create an image exclusively from words
• Visually map out how you got to Gainesville for the Summer Studio, incorporating any aspects of the experience, e.g., planning, arranging and traveling.