Advanced Certificate in Art Teaching: Career Growth

• Advanced Art Pedagogy: This unit will focus on the latest teaching methods and theories in the field of art education, encouraging students to explore innovative and effective ways to foster creativity and critical thinking in their students.
• Curriculum Development for Art Education: Students will learn how to design and implement comprehensive and engaging art curricula, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies, assessment methods, and technologies to support student learning and growth.
• Research Methods in Art Education: This unit will provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct rigorous research in the field of art education, including designing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
• Diversity and Inclusion in Art Education: Students will explore the ways in which art education can be made more inclusive and equitable for all students, including those from historically marginalized communities. The unit will cover topics such as culturally responsive teaching, universal design for learning, and social justice education.
• Technology in Art Education: This unit will focus on the role of technology in art education, including the use of digital tools and platforms to enhance student learning, creativity, and collaboration. Students will explore topics such as digital artmaking, online learning communities, and the ethical use of technology in the classroom.
• Art Education Leadership: This unit will prepare students to take on leadership roles in art education, including school-based and district-level administration, policy advocacy, and community engagement. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage resources and personnel, and promote innovation and excellence in art education.
• Critical and Creative Thinking in Art Education: This unit will explore the role of critical and creative thinking in art education, including the development of students' ability to analyze and interpret visual culture, generate and test ideas, and solve complex problems. Students will learn how to design and implement instructional strategies that support the development of these skills in their students.
• Art Education Assessment and Evaluation: This unit will focus on the assessment and evaluation of student learning in art education, including the development of rubrics, portfolios, and other assessment tools. Students will learn how to use data to inform instructional decision-making and improve student outcomes.