Previous courses in curriculum, program planning and child development provide the foundation for this course that emphasizes strategies, methods and activities for young children that nurture and promote creative expression in the visual arts. Current theories for visual arts education, the artistic development of young children, and historical and artistic traditions from diverse societies are explored. Programs are critically analyzed along a number of dimensions to develop a philosophy and approach to visual arts education. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisite: CLD 212 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
