NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS · GREECE
Teaching of Visual Arts
Master's · Taught in en
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This course explores the historical development of visual arts education as a field of study. It examines the theoretical frameworks of prevailing educational models and discusses contemporary issues and practices in art teaching. The program also delves into various theoretical approaches for analyzing children's drawings, focusing on how children's representational abilities reflect cognitive processes. It highlights the contribution of artistic activities to the emotional, perceptual, and social development of learners. Furthermore, the role of the educator in guiding this process through the design of lesson examples, with a focus on children's representational capacities, is emphasized.
Curriculum
The course content covers the historical overview of art education models, the stages of representational abilities in children's drawings, and strategies for representation as a cognitive process. It also addresses the emotional, intellectual, perceptual, and social dimensions of children's drawings. A significant part of the curriculum involves designing model lessons based on children's representational abilities and exploring various models of art education, including art as skill, craft, self-expression, therapy, material experimentation, social engagement, a distinct academic discipline, interdisciplinary approach, visual culture study, and cognitive learning.
- Year 1
- Historical Overview of Art Education ModelsECD103
- Children's Drawing: Phases in Representational Abilities, Representation Strategies, Drawing as a Cognitive Process
- Emotional, Intellectual, Perceptual, Social Dimensions of Children's Drawing
- Design of a Model Lesson Based on Representational Abilities
- Models of Art Education (Art as Skill, Craft, Self-Expression, Therapy, Material Experimentation, Art in Everyday Life, Art as Independent Discipline, Interdisciplinary Approach, Art as Study of Visual Culture, Cognitive Model of Art, Art as a Means of Learning)
Careers
Graduates of this program will be equipped with specialized knowledge in art education, enabling them to understand and analyze children's artistic development. This expertise can be applied in various educational settings and roles focused on early childhood development and art instruction.
- Art Educator
- Early Childhood Educator
- Curriculum Developer in Art Education
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Teaching of Visual Arts programme?
- This course is intended for 3rd-year undergraduate students in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education. While not formal prerequisites, prior study in psychology related to children's drawings and 'History of Visual Arts' are considered beneficial.
- What is the duration of the Teaching of Visual Arts programme?
- The Teaching of Visual Arts is a course within an undergraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. It is typically taken in the third year of study.
- What is the language of instruction for this programme?
- The provided information does not specify the language of instruction for this programme.
- What are the tuition fees and living costs for international students?
- Information regarding tuition fees for international students and general living costs is not available.
- How can I apply for the Teaching of Visual Arts programme?
- As this course is part of an undergraduate program, you must apply for admission to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The 'Teaching of Visual Arts' course is typically registered for in the third year of study.
- What are the career prospects after completing this programme?
- Graduates can pursue roles as Art Educators, Early Childhood Educators, or Curriculum Developers in Art Education, focusing on children's artistic development and art instruction in various educational settings.
Entry requirements
3rd year undergraduate studentsThis course is intended for 3rd-year students in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education specializing in the study of children's drawings.
While there are no formal prerequisites, courses in psychology related to the study of children's drawings and a course in 'History of Visual Arts' are considered very useful for attending this course.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees are not specified for international students.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees are not specified for home students.
LivingLiving costs are not specified.
No information on fees or living costs is available.
How to apply
1. University AdmissionApply for admission to the undergraduate program in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
2. Program EnrollmentOnce admitted and enrolled in the department, students will follow the prescribed curriculum.
3. Course RegistrationThe 'Teaching of Visual Arts' course (ECD103) is typically taken in the third year of study. Students will register for the course according to the university's academic calendar and course registration procedures.
Accreditation
This program is part of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a public institution.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Teaching of Visual Arts programme?
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This course is intended for 3rd-year undergraduate students in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education. While not formal prerequisites, prior study in psychology related to children's drawings and 'History of Visual Arts' are considered beneficial.
What is the duration of the Teaching of Visual Arts programme?
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The Teaching of Visual Arts is a course within an undergraduate program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. It is typically taken in the third year of study.
What is the language of instruction for this programme?
+
The provided information does not specify the language of instruction for this programme.
What are the tuition fees and living costs for international students?
+
Information regarding tuition fees for international students and general living costs is not available.
How can I apply for the Teaching of Visual Arts programme?
+
As this course is part of an undergraduate program, you must apply for admission to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The 'Teaching of Visual Arts' course is typically registered for in the third year of study.
What are the career prospects after completing this programme?
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Graduates can pursue roles as Art Educators, Early Childhood Educators, or Curriculum Developers in Art Education, focusing on children's artistic development and art instruction in various educational settings.