CD743

Graduate

3 Credit Hours

ENHANCING ARTISTIC CREATIVITY OF THE YOUNG CHILD - CANCELED

This course will focus on creativity and artistic creativity of children birth to age eight. Contemporary theories regarding creativity and enhancement of artistic creativity will be reviewed. Emphasis on art appreciation, aesthetic and creative risk-taking environments, experiences / interaction to promote divergent thinking, and many authentic art experiences to "try out on Monday" will be provided. This course promotes the creative planner and effective practitioner, by emphasizing developmentally appropriate/inclusive practices and environments to enhance young children’s artistic creativity. Topics will include developmentally appropriate experiences (birth to age 8), evaluating creative and artistic growth, culturally diverse opportunities through art, inclusion of children with special needs, integrating art throughout the curriculum and advocating for the arts and appropriate creative art programs. Authentic creative art experiences should available to ALL children!