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CD 53
Creative Art for the Young Child

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Course Description

This course provides an overview of creative activities for children from infancy through the school years with an emphasis on design, presentation, and assessment of developmentally appropriate activities that use sensory, child-centered materials to enhance imagination, creative thinking, problem-solving, divergent thinking, and self-expression in young children. Special attention is given to creating a climate that supports creative exploration and the role of the teacher in promoting growth and development of creativity in every child. (This course meets NAEYC Standards 1a, 1b, 1c; 4a, 4b, 4d; NBPTS Standards I, II, IV, VI; and CDE/DEC Standards CC1- K10, CC4-S2; EC4-S1; CC7, S10, S11, S13; EC7-S2.)

Student Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate the uses of a variety of visual arts media based on how they encourage sensory exploration, imaginative thinking and self expression in young children.
• Comprehend and articulate the multiple ways that creative experiences enhance overall development and learning in young children including problem solving, divergent thinking, social interactions and fine/gross motor skills.
• Analyze the teacher's role and responsibilities in planning, structuring and facilitating creative experiences for young children.

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Course Details

Units

3 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to CSU only

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite(s)

C D 10G or PSYC 10G may be taken concurrently and C D 50 may be taken concurrently

Advisory(ies)

ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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