Elementary Arts Group
Section 7: Program Matrix

No.

Objective/Guideline

Level of Proficiency

A-B-C

Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or Experiences Fulfill the Standards for Elementary Programs

Group Minor

The Fine Arts Program prepares teacher candidates who can

1.1

Identify appropriate two-dimensional and three-dimensional art activities and appropriate sculpture, ceramics, and fiber/fabric activities for various educational levels

B/C

FA 101 Syllabus, Objectives, Tentative Schedule; graded projects: drawing, printmaking, sculpture, silkscreen

FA 300 Syllabus, Objectives:  Art making: 5 pieces of artwork, other assignments and activities

1.2

Understand the appropriate teaching methods and educational approaches, skills, concepts, and activities appropriate for music education

B/C

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Course Objectives: Applications for teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

1.3

Understand appropriate teaching methods and educational approaches, skills and concepts of theater education and types and forms of drama appropriate for children’s theater

A

Folio Narrative: Section 9

FA 101 & FA 320 Syllabus: Requirements & Assessments

MUSC 104 & MUSC 320 Syllabus: Requirements & Assessments

TEDU 253 & TEDU 354 Syllabus: Evaluation & Extra Credit

1.4

Understand the evaluation of student work in fine arts and technology education, including methods and criteria for evaluating student work and performance in art, music, and theater education

B/C

Folio Narrative: Section 9

FA 101 & FA 320 Syllabus: Requirements & Assessments

MUSC 104 & MUSC 320 Syllabus: Requirements & Assessments

TEDU 253 & TEDU 354 Syllabus: Evaluation & Extra Credit

1.5

Identify types, characteristics, and applications of educational materials in fine arts and technology education

B/C

FA 101 & FA 320 Syllabus: Tentative Schedule

MUSC 104 & MUSC 320 Syllabus: Tentative Schedule

TEDU 253 & TEDU 354 Syllabus: Tentative Schedule

1.6

Sculptural and jewelry making techniques, materials, and tools in art, music, and theater education

B

FA 101 & FA 320 Syllabus: Tentative Schedule

MUSC 104 & MUSC 320 Syllabus: Tentative Schedule

TEDU 253 & TEDU 354 Syllabus: Tentative Schedule

1.7

Identify ways to integrate the fine arts into the other areas of the educational curriculum at different grade levels

C

FA 320 Syllabus: Purpose, Integration (INTIME web site), lessons

MUSC 320 Syllabus: Objectives, Lesson Plan Writing

TEDU 354 Syllabus: Objectives 2,3, 4

1.8

Understand specialized fine arts instruction for students with special educational needs

A

MUSC 104 Syllabus: Course Outline (1), Knowledge Base: Atterbury, B. Mainstreaming Exceptional Learners in Music

 Nocera, S. Reaching the Exceptional Learner Through Music

1.9

Analyze the relationship of individual art forms to other art forms, including elements common to all forms and ways in which art can be used to express ideas and cultural and historical themes and contribute to the development of aesthetic values

A

FA 101Syllabus Museum Visit and Report

FA 300 Syllabus Objectives Aesthetics, Art History

MUSC 320 Objective IV Making Connections With Music

1.10

Analyze the relationship between the fine arts, technology, and U.S. society and cultures and the functions of the fine arts in society

A

FA 101 Syllabus, Museum Visit and Report

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Integration

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objective IV Making Connections

1.11

Understand the fine arts as a means of communication and self expression

B

FA 300 Syllabus: Purpose and Rationale

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Knowledge Base: Corbett, Meaning Makers

TEDU 253 Syllabus, Objective 6, Tentative Schedule, Day 2

The Art Education Program prepares teacher candidates who can

2.1

Identify techniques, materials, and tools used in two-dimensional art forms in drawing, painting, and printmaking

B

FA 101 Syllabus, Tentative Schedule of activities, letter to student

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Making

2.2

Identify techniques, materials, and tools used in three-dimensional art forms, including sculpture, ceramic, and jewelry making

B

FA 101 Syllabus, Tentative Schedule of activities, letter to student

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Making

2.3

Identify techniques, materials, and tools used in graphic arts, including computer-generated art

 

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Integration (INTIME) lesson plans

2.4

Understand the maintenance and safety procedures for art materials and activities

B

TEDU 253 Syllabus, Objective 3: Safety

2.5

Understand the uses and characteristics of line

C

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Criticism

2.6

Understand the uses and characteristics of color and value

C

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Criticism

2.7

Understand the uses and characteristics of shape, form, and balance

C

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Criticism

2.8

Understand the uses and characteristics of characteristics of texture

C

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Criticism

2.9

Understand the uses and characteristics of characteristics of space

C

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Criticism

2.10

Analyze the interaction of elements and principles in given works of art

B

FA 100 Syllabus: Museum Visit and Report

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Art Criticism

2.11

Understand the universality of art

C

FA 300 Syllabus, Objective: Aesthetics

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objective 4: Curricular Integration

2.12

Identify influences of various cultures in the art of the United States

C

FA 101Syllabus Museum Visit and Report

FA 300 Syllabus Objectives Aesthetics, Art History

MUSC 320 Objective IV Making Connections With Music

FA 300

The Music Education Program prepares candidates who can

3.1

Understand the principles of sound and vocal production

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.22

Understand the characteristics of orchestral instruments

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.3

Understand the types, characteristics, and applications of classroom instruments; and electronic equipment in a school music setting

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.4

Identify stylistic performance practices for vocal and instrumental music appropriate for various historical periods and ensembles

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.5

Understand the types, characteristics, and applications of classroom instruments, computers, and electronic equipment in a school setting

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.6

Identify stylistic performance practices for vocal and instrumental music

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.7

Understand written musical notation in a given score excerpt, names of notes on a given clef and common musical symbols

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.8

Identify keys and scales in a given score excerpt, key signatures, and various types and characteristics and scales

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3. 9

Identify melodic elements in a given score

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.10

Interpret rhythmic elements in a given score

C

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.11

Interpret musical terms and symbols in a given score excerpt

C

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.12

Understand chordal structure and harmonic function in a given score excerpt

B

MUSC 104 Syllabus, Objectives: Application: Concepts/Teaching

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objectives I, II, III, IV, V

3.13

Identify types and characteristics of compositional form

B

MUSC 320 Syllabus, Objective 4: Curricular Integration

3.14

Identify types and characteristics of traditions that have influenced music in the U. S.

B

MUSC 320 Objective IV Making Connections With Music

3.15

Understand major developments, characteristics and composers of music from major historical periods.

B

MUSC 320 Objective IV Making Connections With Music

3.16

Identify types and characteristics of traditional music from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

B

Folio Narrative: Section 2: Program Summary

MUSC 320 Objective IV Making Connections With Music, Project

The Theater Arts Education

4.1

Understand the principles of acting

   

3.2

Understand the principles of improvisation and pantomime

   

4.3

Apply production skills in theatrical lighting, sound, and stage design

   

4.4

Apply make-up and costuming skills and techniques

   

4.5

Understand theatre facilities and safety procedures and requirements in theatrical production

   

4.6

Understand directing techniques and procedures

   

4.7

Understand the principles of play production

   

4.8

Understand the principles of writing, selecting, and adapting plays and other literary works for theatrical performance and oral interpretation

B

Folio Narrative: Section 2: Program Summary

4.9

Understand the principles of dramatic literature and theater

   

4.10

Understand the principles of dramatic literature and theatre.

   

4.11

Understand the use of literary elements and techniques in dramatic literature

   

4.12

Understand the historical development of dramatic literature and theatre.

   

4.13

Understand American drama and the influence of theatrical traditions and dramatic literature of other cultures

   

Technology Education

 

Understand the principles of technology education

B

TEDU 253 Syllabus, Objective 1, Schedule of Events Week 1

TEDU 354 Syllabus

 

Understand the principles of design, development, testing, and documentation

B

TEDU 253 Syllabus, Objective 2, , Schedule of Events, Week 2

 

Apply production skills in safe use of lighting, sound, and stage design

C

TEDU 253 Syllabus Objective 3, , Schedule of Events, Weeks 3-12

 

Apply and exercise skills and techniques of responsibility, organization, flexibility, and career development in a diverse society

B

TEDU 253 Syllabus Objective 4, , Schedule of Events, Week 1-14, Especially @33k 3, 8

 

Understand facilities and safety procedures and requirements in products and productions

C

TEDU 253 Syllabus: Objective 3, Schedule of Events, Week 4

 

Understand the principles of teamwork: communicate, contribute, lead, and respond

C

TEDU 253 Syllabus: Objective 5, , Schedule of Events, Week 3—Day 2

 

Understand the principles of interrelationships among science, mathematics, technology,  the arts, and communication

B

TEDU 253 Syllabus: Objective  6 and Objective 7, Schedule of Events, Week 3-12

 

Understand the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct technology related activities in the elementary classroom—selection and use of activities, tools, and materials.

C

TEDU 253 Syllabus: Objective 8, Schedule of Events, Weeks 1-15, ongoing development

TEDU 354 Syllabus: Objective 1, 2, 3, 4,  5

 

Understand the impact of technology on our lives and on activities in elementary classrooms

C

TEDU 253 Syllabus: Course Description and Introduction, Week 7, elementary folios introduced; Week 15 folios due

TEDU 354 Syllabus: Objective 1, 2, 3, 4,  5

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