The “Signature Assignment” for this class is an informative and persuasive essay on the following topic:
How and Why Does Art Education Impact Learning and Instruction in a K-12 Classroom.
This persuasive essay must discuss the following:

◦ What does research and educational theorists show about art education.
◦ How can teachers incorporate art into classroom instruction in a k-12 classroom?
◦ How does Art Education impact student learning the teacher and school system?

Signature Assessments are to include references from the textbook, videos, and readings. Your signature assessment must include the following:

◦ Analysis and discussion of art education theory with reflection of rationales for art education, influences, issues, and practices, child learners, and instruction. (C-SLO: 1; P-SLO)
◦ Demonstrate knowledge of art theory. (CSLO 1)
◦ Apply art history, criticism and practice to classroom instruction goals. (CSLO 4; PSLO 6)