Specialization in Teaching of Visual Arts
The Master of Education in the Teaching of Visual Arts intends to expand and refine the skills of training teachers and facilitators or supervisors of education through educational experiences that will enable them to expand their knowledge of the Visual Arts teaching and learning processes. It enables graduates of the program to contribute to the education system through curricular revisions and educational innovations targeting an excellent education in the area of Visual Arts. It promotes the development and interest in the arts, the appreciation for the artistic creation and cultural identity of learners. Attached to the art program.
The San German Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The Master in Education in the Teaching of Visual Arts is designed to develop the skills that enable the student to:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of:
- the philosophical, educational, and social theories that influence the emergence and development of the teaching of Visual Arts.
- the theories about the relationship between individuals and society and the functions of art as a mirror of human knowledge.
- the use of technology in the development of teaching material, its possibilities as a tool of education and source for the investigation and search for the teaching of Visual Arts.
- the construction of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor processes related to visual arts education.
Skills
- Analyze the philosophical, educational, and social theories that influence the development of the teaching of art.
- Critically analyze the theoretical perspectives that help to understand and appreciate the qualities of Visual Arts.
- Apply the methods and process research in the teaching of Visual Arts.
- Develop educational materials to reinforce the teaching of Visual Arts.
- Apply different methodological approaches in the process of the teaching of the arts.
Attitudes
- Respect individual differences and show flexibility to consider different factors influencing the artistic expression of the human being.
- Appreciate the collaborative work with various sectors of the educational community.
- Develop a role of leadership and responsibility in an educational environment of the Visual Arts.
Admission Requirements
In addition to complying with the general admission to graduate program requirements, as provided in the current Graduate Catalogue, to be admitted to this program, the student must have one of the following:
- Bachelor in Art Education
- Teacher Certification in Visual Arts
If you have a Bachelor in Visual Arts, have passed the following courses:
- Statistics
- Fundamentals of the Teaching of Art
- Method of the Teaching of Arts
If you have a teacher's certificate in another discipline, have passed the following courses:
- Statistics
- Art History
- Drawing
- Design
- Theory of Color
If you hold a bachelor’s degree in any other specialization, have passed the following courses:
- Statistics
- Fundamentals of the Teaching of Art
- Method of the Teaching of Art
- Art History
- Drawing
- Design
- Theory of Color
Requirements for the Master in Education in the Teaching of Visual Arts
Core Education |
9 credits |
Specialization Requirements |
*21-24 credits |
Total |
*30-33 credits |
Core Education Requirements - 9 credits
EDUC 6931 | Research or Application Project in the Area of Specialization I | 3 |
EDUC 6046 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
EDUC 6057 | Teaching Models and Strategies | 3 |
Specialization Requirements - 21-24 credits*
ARED 5221 | Evaluation of Teaching and Learning in the Arts | 3 |
ARED 5301 | History of Visual Arts Education | 3 |
ARED 5401 | Methodology of the Teaching of Visual Arts | 3 |
ARED 5421 | Use of Technology in the Teaching of Visual Arts | 3 |
ARED 5500 | Visual Arts Education, Culture and Society in Joint Action | 3 |
ARED 6010 | Technical Media and Methods for the Teaching of Visual Arts | 3 |
ARED 6011 | Bidimensional Media Workshop | 3 |
ARED 6012 | Tridimensional Media Workshop | 3 |
As a requirement for graduation from this program, the student must pass one of the following three methods.
(a) Comprehensive examination
(b) Research project of Education in Visual Arts
(c) Integrative Seminar in Visual Arts
*Students who opt for the research project in Visual Arts education or the Integrative Seminar in Visual Arts Education will complete a total of 33 credits.