Creative Arts
Methodologies in Furniture Construction
CRAR 7103 3 cr.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with basic traditional woodworking techniques, employing both hand tools and power machinery. These techniques will include joinery necessary for the leg and rail construction of a table. Concurrently, students will develop personal creativity and design sensibility with wood as the primary medium. (Crafts distribution course) Available only at Worcester Center for Crafts.
Drawing & Design of Crafts
CRAR 7104 3 cr.
This class focuses on using drawing and sketching to evolve ideas and develop visual language. Students will learn how to record thoughts, develop sketches, work through ideas and create gestural and dimensional attributes for 3-D objects on a 2-D surface. (Crafts distribution course) Available only at Worcester Center for Crafts.
Survey of Fiber Arts
CRAR 7105 3 cr.
Students will be introduced to five different fiber-related technique-textile printing, dyeing, papermaking, felting and weaving-using an historical, cultural and hands-on approach. Through sample making, research and discussion, students will learn how to apply these and other techniques to their classroom art curriculum. (Crafts distribution course) Available only at Worcester Center for Crafts.
Survey of Handbuilding Techniques
CRAR 7106 3 cr.
This course provides students with an understanding of clay working by exploring forming techniques with an emphasis on the development of students knowledge of the material and handling characteristics of clay. Students will be challenged to develop their personal vision and expression through surface enrichment, stamping, carving and slip decoration. (Crafts distribution course) Available only at Worcester Center for Crafts.
Survey of Kilnforming
CRAR 7107 3 cr.
This course explores three traditional glass techniques: fusing, slumping and casting. Projects include creating bowls, plates and jewelry as well as kiln casting glass particles into molds. (Crafts distribution course) Available only at Worcester Center for Crafts.
Creative Teaching
CRAR 8140 3 cr.
This course applies creative problem solving techniques and the arts to other content areas of the curriculum. This course is part of the initial licensure track, all majors.
Celebrating Diversity through the Arts
CRAR 8145 3 cr.
The course is a study of methods used for balancing Euro-centric cultural backgrounds; celebrating cultural diversity through the arts; building respect and understanding through cultural grid systems; creating harassment-free learning environments; teaching without gender bias and understanding, discussing, and preventing classroom sexism, racism, anti-Semitism, and homophobia.
Arts Technology in the Classroom
CRAR 8146 3 cr.
This lab experience provides professional development in the arts technologies. Emphasis is placed on integrating these exciting tools into varied learning. Topics include both visual arts and music applications such as digitized images, digital sound, scanners, synthesizers, video overlay card, MIDI laser discs, sequencers and sound design. This course is a must for educators from all disciplines and levels. No prior technology expertise required.
Advanced Graduate Studio
CRAR 8150 3 cr.
The building blocks-value, alternation, shape, balance, dominance, graduation, depth and focal point-are used to develop a personal method of application. It will allow the student to make self diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of their own maladies in their works of art to allow for successful completion of their own intentions in their artwork.
Prerequisite: Approval from the graduate program chair.
Music Learning Theory and Creativity
CRAR 8200 3 cr.
A study of Gordon's learning theory of music aptitude, achievement, and testing and its relationship to musical creativity. After learning and performing basic rhythmic and tonal patterns students apply this knowledge and skill in creating compositions. The similarities and differences among the terms discovery, creativity and improvisation are discussed and experienced in a variety of music projects. The importance of creativity and improvisation in Gordon's skill learning sequence are discussed and experienced in depth.
Dance in Education
CRAR 8350 3 cr.
An exploration of the field of creative movement and structured dance forms is part of this course. Students learn applications for working with children through movement and are encouraged to seek personal dance experiences.
Art and Human Development
CRAR 8500 3 cr.
This course is applicable to students who are in human services fields, including diverse groups teachers, social workers, recreation directors, religious educators and others. Students use hands-on activities to demonstrate how concepts and practices are learned and to facilitate students' needs.
Supervising, Directing, and Leading in Arts Education I
CRAR 9051 3 cr.
The course involves discussions about inter-departmental and interdepartmental relations, faculty development, grants, community relations, the diversity of a community, the needs of exceptional learners and other administrative concerns.
Supervising, Directing, and Leading in Arts Education II
CRAR 9052 3 cr.
The course involves of discussion of such topics as the efficient and humane use of personnel, finance, curriculum, and physical resources. The evaluation and supervision of programs and personnel is also covered.
Creative Arts Research
CRAR 9060 3 cr.
Studies include an inquiry into the role of the creative process in education and the arts, as well as the integration of the arts in education. Research into the cultures of various community groups and the inclusion of exceptional learners in the educational process are considered.
Creative Arts Curriculum Development and Applications
CRAR 9070 3 cr.
This course is designed to help aspiring leaders understand how to develop and implement systemic K-12 fine arts curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Arts Presentation
CRAR 9090 3 cr.
Students create a culminating project after completing at least 18 semester hours in the degree.
Prerequisite: CRAR 9070.
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