Winter 09/Spring 10 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2009 and Spring 2010; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Art Education (ARE )  Department Info

ARE 130 -- Exploring Art and Visual Culture  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration and analysis of contemporary and historical art and visual culture.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Special course fee required:  $10.
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Arts.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 230 -- Foundations of Art and Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to historical and contemporary ideas, issues, and experiences in art and visual culture education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  Credit for ARE 230 or ARE 330 but not both.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 2 hours studio.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 299 -- Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 299H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 330 -- Foundations of Art and Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to historical and contemporary ideas, issues, and experiences in art and visual culture education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 361 -- Creative Arts Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Prepares elementary education students to teach art in the self-contained classroom. Various art education methodologies through participating in classroom activities; planning art lessons; presenting art lesson to the class. Class is meant to build on the theoretical base each student has already acquired in previous art classes.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ARE 130.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 393 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 394 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 399 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 420 -- Community, Culture and Art Education  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of theories, issues, and practices related to art and visual culture education within community settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  3 credits of art or art education coursework; junior status.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 2 hours studio.
May be convened with:  ARE 520.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 425 -- Theory & Practice in Art Museum Education  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed to provide foundations of museum education theory and practice. Students will develop an understanding of the significance of museum education, and study audience characteristics, teaching and learning theory, communication techniques, technology, and evaluation in museum education. Students also gain experience with developing instructional lesson unit in museum settings, working with museum education professionals in the community.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  6 units of ART/ARE/ARH coursework and junior or senior level standing.
May be convened with:  ARE 525.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 431 -- Pedagogical Practices in Art and Visual Culture  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration, development, and critical analysis of pedagogical practices in art and visual culture education.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  3-6 units of ARE coursework. Satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA).
May be convened with:  ARE 531.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ARE 434 -- Diversity Issues in Art and Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Multicultural cross-cultural issues, gender and social justice issues within art and visual culture education.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA).
May be convened with:  ARE 534.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ARE 438 -- Teaching Art and Visual Culture, Wildcat Art  (3 units)
Description:  Integrating art and visual content in education classrooms. Develop lesson plans, build community skills, teach in classrooms.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, ARE 431. 6 credits ARE; 15 credits ART; 3 credits ARH; 3 credits TTE or ED P or consent of instructor.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory.
May be convened with:  ARE 538.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ARE 460 -- Curriculum Theory in Art & Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of curriculum & instruction theories, issues and practices related to art and visual culture education.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA).
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour studio.
May be convened with:  ARE 560.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 469 -- Teaching Media and Visual Culture  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of theories, issues and practices related to media and visual culture education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  3-6 units of ARE courses or consent of instructor.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour studio.
May be convened with:  ARE 569.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 476 -- Art and Cultural Criticism in Art Education  (3 units)
Description:  Theories, issues, and practices of thinking, talking, writing, and teaching about art in relation to culture.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  3-6 units of ARE coursework or consent of instructor. Satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA).
May be convened with:  ARE 576.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ARE 493 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 494 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 496A -- Current Issues in Art Education Theory and Practice  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Upper division standing. Satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA).
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
May be convened with:  ARE 596A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 499 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 520 -- Community, Culture and Art Education  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of theories, issues, and practices related to art and visual culture education within community settings. Graduate-level requirements include additional papers and to facilitate a class session.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 2 hours studio.
May be convened with:  ARE 420.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 525 -- Theory & Practice in Art Museum Education  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed to provide foundations of museum education theory and practice. Students will develop an understanding of the significance of museum education, and study audience characteristics, teaching and learning theory, communication techniques, technology, and evaluation in museum education. Students also gain experience with developing instructional lesson unit in museum settings, working with museum education professionals in the community. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project related to contemporary museum education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  6 units of ART/ARE/ARH coursework and junior or senior level standing.
May be convened with:  ARE 425.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 530 -- Introduction to Research in Art Education  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of issues, topics, and methods used in art and visual culture education research.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 531 -- Pedagogical Practices in Art and Visual Culture  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration, development, and critical analysis of pedagogical practices in art and visual culture education. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of current scholarly interest.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ARE 431.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ARE 534 -- Cross-Cultural Issues in Art and Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Multicultural cross-cultural issues, gender and social justice issues within art and visual culture education. Graduate-level requirements include a choice of either developing a curriculum unit/project based on some aspect of multicultural art education, research and writing a ten-page paper related to a multicultural topic, or conducting a small multicultural research project.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ARE 434.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ARE 535 -- Theory in Art & Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  This introductory theory course will allow graduate students to root the discourses that shape contemporary research and practice in art and visual culture education. Theory is broadly defined and inter-disciplinary and may include but is not limited to critical theory, feminist theory, semiotics, aesthetic theory, and psychoanalysis. In particular, students will encounter current theoretical debates in art and visual culture education within the frame of the history of art and visual culture education and thinking about art and visual culture. These selected intercessions will support students as they trace the trajectories of and inquiries surrounding these discourses in art and visual culture and make decisions regarding their own research and practice. This course complements ARE 530, 630, and 633, and provides opportunities for students to develop their own theoretical perspectives to apply to their research program.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 538 -- Teaching Art and Visual Culture, Wildcat Art  (3 units)
Description:  Integrating art and visual content in education classrooms. Develop lesson plans, build community skills, teach in classrooms. Graduate-level requirements include the student to 1) exercise leadership through chairing a committee, and 2) work as a team in developing a curriculum framework for lesson planning and organization of Saturday School. Grading standards are higher.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, ARE 531 or consent of instructor.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
May be convened with:  ARE 438.
Usually offered:  Spring.

ARE 560 -- Curriculum Theory in Art & Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of curriculum & instruction theories, issues and practices related to art and visual culture education. Graduate-level requirements include students facilitating a one-hour class session. Graduate papers are expected to be more in-depth and scholarly. Graduate grading expectations are higher.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour studio.
May be convened with:  ARE 460.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 569 -- Teaching Media and Visual Culture  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of theories, issues and practices related to media and visual culture education. Graduate-level requirements include completion of additional assignments and carry out more in-depth research. Grading expectations are higher for graduate students.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour studio.
May be convened with:  ARE 469.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 576 -- Art and Cultural Criticism in Art Education  (3 units)
Description:  Theories, issues, and practices of thinking, talking, writing, and teaching about art in relation to culture. Graduate-level requirements include additional reading materials and opportunities for class leadership.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  ARE 476.
Usually offered:  Fall.

ARE 593 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 594 -- Practicum  (1-6 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 596A -- Current Issues in Art Education Theory and Practice  (3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
May be convened with:  ARE 496A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 599 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 630 -- Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Art and Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  Critical analysis of historical and contemporary theories, movements, and practices bearing on art and visual culture education.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

ARE 633 -- Issues and Recent Research in Art and Visual Culture Education  (3 units)
Description:  The identification of issues in art education at various curricular levels; examination of related research with possible implications for practice.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

ARE 693 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 694 -- Practicum  (1-4 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 699 -- Independent Study  (1-5 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 900 -- Research  (1-4 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 909 -- Master's Report  (1-5 units)
Description:  Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 910 -- Thesis  (1-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

ARE 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

ARE 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.