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ECCE 2301: Creative Art
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will introduce the attitudes, knowledge base, and skills for effectively integrating creative arts in the curriculum and program planning for young children. The course highlights the importance of a perspective that promotes a process-oriented, open-ended, and non-competitive approach.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the role art plays in developing creativity of children
- Compare diverse learning styles and approaches to art.
- Plan an environment that encourages and supports a wide range of creative activities for young children
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, guest speakers, field trips, group work, discussions, debates, SECD Resources (Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Pedagogical Narration |
|
Project |
30 |
Responsive Curriculum Art Plans |
|
Project |
30 |
Studio Binder (documentation of visual art, investigation, experimentation and exploration) |
|
Participation |
10 |
Attention, participation and professional practice |
Course topics
- 1. The value of art for young children
- 2. History of Art Education
- 3. Creative Development in Young Children
- 4. Organization of Art Activities and Projects
- 5. Project Based Learning
- 6. Role of the Teacher
- 7. Adaptations for Children with Exceptionalities
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.