MCCCD Program Description

Art Activities for the Young Child

Course: CFS101AH

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lecture 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: The creative use of art media and techniques at appropriate developmental levels.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain children`s art experiences as a process of learning. (I) 2. Describe the problem-finding and problem-solving components of children`s creative processes. (I) 3. Demonstrate the Play and Problem-Solving model for children`s art experiences. (I) 4. Describe the developmental stages of art in young children. (I) 5. Describe effective approaches to talking with young children about their art. (I) 6. Propose creative art materials and experiences appropriate for young children. (II)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Techniques for teachers A. Art experiences 1. Experiences that are learning investments for children 2. Experiences that are not effective learning tools B. Process vs. product 1. Experiences as a process of learning 2. De-emphasizing the child`s art product C. Creativity 1. Creative process vs. creation of a product 2. Problem-finding and problem-solving components D. The teacher`s role 1. The Play and Problem-Solving model 2. Exploration vs. play 3. Encouraging creativity in problem-solving 4. Reflections and recommendations E. Developmental stages of art F. Talking with children about their art 1. Traditional approaches 2. More effective approaches G. The elements of art H. Modeling materials II. Applications in the classroom A. The art center B. Art materials C. Safety D. Art processes E. Art prints F. Group activity G. Integrating the curriculum

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.