Courses BFA in Art with K-12 certification at Kendall College of Art and Design
In addition to studies in their program major, all of our students puruse a well-rounded education in foundational design, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Art History, and interdisciplinary and special studies.
Here are the course requirements for this major:
KCED 206 – K-12 Art Technology – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Use and application of educational technology and computers as instructional tools in the K-12 art classroom. Emphasis on how to use technology to better facilitate classroom tasks and how to teach using the computer as an artistic medium.
KCED 240 – Art Education History – 3 Credits
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing
Explores the concepts of how artistic learning occurs and how those concepts are reflected in past and current art education pedagogical practices.
KCED 320 – K-12 Art Methods and Evaluation – 4 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the State of Michigan Basic Skills Test
Introduces the basic components of K-12 lesson planning and evaluation, and effective classroom managment.
KCED 330 – K-12 Instructional Planning and Delivery – 5 Credits
Prerequisites: KCED 240, KCED 320, Michigan Basic Skill Test
Explores instructional design theory and practice in art. Emphasis is placed on using instructional analysis procedures for course design, unit design, classroom management, instructional planning and delivery.
KCED 499 – Professional Seminar – 2 Credits
Co-requisite: Student Teaching
Focuses on the role of the student teacher and the art of teaching. The student will prepare a professional portfolio. Successful completion is a required component of student teacher experience
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