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Arts for Children - Interdisciplinary Major
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Interdisciplinary Arts for Children Faculty: Professor: Oh-Kon Cho; Associate Professors: Jacqueline Davis, William Hullfish; Assistant Professors: Cynthia Gott, Juanita Suarez.
The bachelor's degree in Arts for Children, an interdisciplinary major, can be combined with certification in elementary education. In collaboration with the Department of Education and Human Development, a master's degree in Elementary Education with an interdisciplinary arts for children specialization is also offered. For more information about the graduate program, please refer to the graduate catalog.
Arts for Children, which is recognized as a unique program in the SUNY, incorporates the knowledge and skills of art, dance, music, and theatre, with an in-depth study of one of these arts. The curriculum emphasizes philosophical and theoretical concepts of arts education, as well as the skills required for creative expression. The program serves a diverse student population, ranging widely in age, background and needs. They are trained to work creatively with young children in a variety of situations, such as elementary schools, arts institutions and community centers in rural and urban environments. The Arts for Children faculty promotes an approach to arts education that fosters aesthetic perception, creative endeavors and the study of history and culture.
Interdisciplinary Arts for children majors are required to complete a 48-credit program consisting of: (1) two interdisciplinary courses, IAC 280 Introduction to Related Arts for Children and IAC 491 Seminar in Arts for Children; (2) a 21-credit core in one specialty: art, dance, music or theatre; (3) a 21-credit block consisting of two courses in each of the other three arts and one approved elective. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all required courses. Students are accepted into the major only after they have completed IAC 280, or while taking this course.
Students are urged to take advantage of service-learning opportunities through voluntary work, and earn one extra credit while enrolled for IAC 280 and/or IAC 491. Students interested in an in-depth study of any of the arts are advised to pursue a major, minor, or take more courses (maximum 54 credits) in that discipline. Students are encouraged to participate in study abroad and learning-study programs to enhance their knowledge and abilities of arts in education.
Interdisciplinary Arts for Children: Art Specialty
- 1 This course must be taken after taking introductory courses in art, dance, music, and theatre.
- 2 This course must be taken by all IARC majors at the conclusion of program of study.
- 3 Prerequisite: An introductory art course or instructor's permission.
- 4 Prerequisite: MUS 105 or instructor's permission.
- 5 This course must be taken after taking introductory courses in art, dance, music, and theatre.
- 6 This course must be taken by all IARC majors at the conclusion of program of study.
- 7 Prerequisite: DNS 205 or MUS 300.
- 8 Prerequisite: DNS 205 or instructor's permission.
- 9 Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
- 10 Prerequisite: DNS 106 or instructor's permission.
- 11 Prerequisite: DNS 205 or instructor's permission.
- 12 Prerequisite: DNS 205 or instructor's permission.
- 13 Prerequisite: MUS 105 or instructor's permission.
- 14 Prerequisite: MUS 105 or instructor's permission.
- 15 This course must be taken after introductory courses in art, dance, music, and theatre.
- 16 This course must be taken by all IARC majors at the conclusion of program of study.
- 17 Prerequisite: MUS 105 or instructor's permission.
- 18 Prerequisite: MUS 487.
- 19 Prerequisite: MUS 100.
- 20 Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
- 21 Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
- 22 Prerequisite: An introductory art course or instructor's permission.
- 23 This course must be taken after taking introductory courses in art, dance, music, and theatre.
- 24 This course must be taken by all IARC majors at the conclusion or program of study.
- 25 Prerequisite: THE 281.
- 26 Prerequisite: An introductory art course or instructor's permission.
- 27 Prerequisite: MUS 105 or instructor's permission.
1. All Interdisciplinary Arts for Children-theatre specialty students must participate in the production program of the department.
2. All Interdisciplinary Arts for Children-theatre specialty students are required to participate in auditions for faculty-directed productions based on departmental guidelines.
Interdisciplinary Courses: For All Interdisciplinary Arts for Children Specialties
IAC 280 Introduction to Related Arts for Children (A). Covers the unique aspects of art, dance, music, and theatre, and relationships among these arts: theory, discussion, teacher-directed arts activities and creative art experiences for children. Must be taken before declaring a major in interdisciplinary arts for children. 3 Cr. Fall.
IAC 399 Independent Study in Art for Children (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Arranged in consultation with instructor/sponsor in accordance with procedures of Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 1-3 Cr.
IAC 450 Performances for Young Audiences (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Explores performance and staging techniques for young audiences; develops skills in improvisation and ensemble playing; prepares shows involving art, dance, music, and theatre; tours and performs for and with young audiences. 4 Cr.
IAC 490 Arts for Children Special Topics (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Provides opportunities for arts for children students to focus for a full semester on meaningful current topics which cannot be developed fully in other curricular offerings. Both theory and/or art making may serve as content. 2-6 Cr.
IAC 491 Seminar in Arts for Children (A). Prerequisites: Completion of required arts for children courses. Examines issues and representative theories, program development and evaluation, and the development of leadership skills and ability to utilize arts resources. 3 Cr. Spring.
IAC 499 Independent Study in Arts for Children (A). Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. Arranged in consultation with instructor/sponsor in accordance with procedures of Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 1-3 Cr.
All other course descriptions can be found in the Departments of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre sections of this catalog.