AAEP Courses
AAEP offers a wide array of courses including offerings in general education, visual culture, preparatory coursework in the theory and practice of art education, in-depth studies in arts and cultural institutions, leadership strategies, and management practices as well as courses in museum education and administration.
We house two of the largest GE courses in the College of Arts and Sciences: ARTEDUC 1600: Art & Music Since 1945 and ARTEDUC 2700: Understanding Television, which are offered year round. Many of our 5000-level courses are offered on a biennial basis, so it is recommended to take these courses the semester they are offered.
The course schedule is subject to change at any time.
Autumn 2026 Course Offerings
ARTEDUC 1600: Art & Music Since 1945
A survey of the visual arts and music in the western world since 1945, based on live and recorded performances and exhibitions. 3 credits
- GEL Visual and Performing Arts
- GEN Foundation: Literary, Visual & Performing Arts
In-person section:
- Class #15306 | TuTh 9:35 AM-10:55 AM | 220 Sullivant Hall | Instructor - Dr. Clayton Funk
Online sections:
- Class #25029 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Alise Pundure
- Class #25157 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Anastasia Sotnikova
- Class #26226 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Dr. Molly Burke
- Class #15307 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Katie Harvey
- Class #15308 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Xinxin Guo
- Class #15309 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Nazanin Najdmofarrah
- Class #15310 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Jasmine Floyd
- Class #15311 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Peter Freeman
- Class #21284 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Jessica Lieber
- Class #23434 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Logan Thomas
- Class #23640 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Kyuri Choi
- Class #27209 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Dr. Michelle Attias
ARTEDUC 2250: Introduction to Art Education
Ideas, issues, and career possibilities in art education explored through readings, dialogue, and site visitation. 3 credits.
Prereq: Pre-Art Education major, or student planning to apply to the Art Education Core Program.
Class #15312 | TuTh 11:10 AM-12:30 PM | Ramseyer Hall 039 | Instructor - Dr. gloria wilson
ARTEDUC 2550: Introduction to Visual Culture: Seeing and Being Seen
An introduction to issues of representation, spectacle, surveillance, and voyeurism, explored through a range of visual images and sites. 3 credits.
- GEL Cultures and Ideas
- GEL Diversity: Social Diversity in the US
- GEN Foundation: Historical and Cultural Studies
Class #15313 | We 1:00 PM-3:50 PM | Ramseyer Hall 039 | Instructor - Dr. Clayton Funk
ARTEDUC 2600: Visual Culture: Representation and Society
A study of social and cultural issues through the exploration of visual culture. By developing practical methods of interpreting and researching visual artistic production and reception, this course provides critical tools for engaging with how diverse forms of visual culture both challenge stereotypes and biases and also celebrate the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of US democratic society. 3 credits.
- GEL Visual and Performing Arts
- GEL Diversity: Social Diversity in the US
- GEL Writing and Communication: level 2
- GEN Foundation: Writing and Information Literacy
- GEN Foundation: Literary, Visual & Performing Arts
- GEN Foundation: Race, Ethnicity & Gender Diversity
In-person sections:
- Class #35776 | TuTh 9:35 AM-10:55 AM | Hagerty Hall 259 | Instructor - Staff
- Class #35777 | WeFr 11:10 AM-12:30 PM | Smith Lab 1138 | Instructor - Staff
- Class #24826 | WeFr 11:10 AM-12:30 PM | University Hall 066 | Instructor - Staff
Online sections:
- Class #15314 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Staff
- Class #15315 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Staff
- Class #15316 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Staff
ARTEDUC 2700: Understanding Television
Understanding and critical written analysis and discussion of television, through viewing, discussing, reading, and writing. Students will focus on the ways in which racial, ethnic, and gender diversity issues are represented on television and media. 3 credits.
- GEL Diversity: Social Diversity in the US
- GEL Writing and Communication: level 2
- GEN Foundation: Writing and Information Literacy
- GEN Foundation: Race, Ethnicity & Gender Diversity
In-person sections:
- Class #15317 | TuTh 9:35 AM-10:55 AM | Derby Hall 049 | Instructor - Jordan Schwartz
Online sections:
- Class #24878 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Ian Zhao
- Class #24879 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Lauren Pace
- Class #15318 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Dr. Miranda Koffey
- Class #15319 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Mamak Razmgir
- Class #22608 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Sarra Negassi
- Class #21500 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Elle Pierman
- Class #25136 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Katie Seamons
ARTEDUC 3680: Exploring the Creative Industry: Art Issues in the 21st Century
Explores the relationships within the creative sector; Artistic workforce, contemporary art trends, organizational structure and variety within the industries. 3 credits.
Prereq: ARTEDUC 2100. Not open to students without credit for 2100 who are also enrolled in the Arts Management program.
Class #23382 | TuTh 9:35 AM-10:55 AM | Derby Hall 048 | Instructor - Dr. Zülâl Fazlıoğlu Akın
ARTEDUC 3900: Art & Curriculum Concepts for Teachers
Problems of teaching in terms of personal knowledge about art, insight into children's art work, and understanding of elementary school curriculum. 2 credits.
- Class #15322 | Tu 2:20 PM-4:10 PM | Ramseyer Hall 039 | Instructor - Dr. Miranda Koffey
- Class #22751 | Mo 12:45 PM-2:35 PM | Ramseyer Hall 039 | Instructor - Meghan McFerrin
ARTEDUC 4000: Critical Pedagogies in Art Education
Investigating the interrelationship of social and visual cultural issues and their impact on the curriculum and teaching practice. 3 credits.
Prereq: Art Education Licensure students, or permission of instructor.
Class #15324 | TuTh 12:45 PM-2:05 PM | Sullivant Hall 251 | Instructor - Dr. Joni Acuff
ARTEDUC 4191: Internship
Barnett Internship Program. 3 credits.
Class #15298 | Asynchronous | Instructor - Dr. Zülâl Fazlıoğlu Akın
ARTEDUC 4200: Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education
This course explores self-efficacy in teaching roles, to expose students to curriculum development and planning by examining what curriculum is, how teachers develop ideas for curriculum, how to develop relevant and meaningful curriculum, and how to incorporate the various components and possibilities of art education into curriculum plans. 3 credits.
Prereq: Art Education Licensure students, or permission of instructor.
Class #23381 | TuTh 9:35 AM-10:55 AM | Sullivant Hall 251 | Instructor - Dr. Ketal Patel
ARTEDUC 4500: Clinical Experience
Contact with practicum sites and collaborative work with cooperating teachers to plan and deliver instruction.
Prereq: Art Education Licensure students, or permission of instructor. 3 credits.
Class #15321 | WeFr 10:20 AM-11:40 AM | Sullivant Hall 251 | Instructor - Dr. Ketal Patel
ARTEDUC 5222: Arts Careers: Career Exploration & Development in the Arts
Students will be introduced to a wide range of professions that involve the Arts. Students will analyze and reflect upon their personal traits and size-up the work experiences and daily routines of arts organizations, their structures, and various arts professionals. Students will explore ways for identifying and obtaining work experiences in the arts, as well as the details of job seeking. 1 credit.
- Class #38182 (undergraduate) | Mo 1:00 PM-1:50 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Richard Finlay Fletcher
- Class #38181 (graduate) | Mo 1:00 PM-1:50 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Richard Finlay Fletcher
ARTEDUC 5671: Organizational Leadership in the Nonprofit Arts
Students will be assisted in enhancing their knowledge and ability to take responsible leadership roles in non-profit arts organizations and as a major constituent of public arts agencies. 3 credits.
- Class #35833 (undergraduate) | We 12:45 PM-3:30 PM | Sullivant Hall 251 | Instructor - Dr. Zülâl Fazlıoğlu Akin
- Class #35834 (graduate) | We 12:45 PM-3:30 PM | Sullivant Hall 251 | Instructor - Dr. Zülâl Fazlıoğlu Akin
ARTEDUC 5684: Arts Participation, Cultural Literacy, and Audience Development
Building on empirical and theoretical research, this course constructs a framework to understand audience participation, understanding and reception of specific art forms. 3 credits.
- Class #35836 (undergraduate) | TuTh 11:10 AM-12:30 PM | Smith Lab 2150 | Instructor - Dr. Shoshanah Goldberg-Miller
- Class #35835 (graduate) | TuTh 11:10 AM-12:30 PM | Smith Lab 2150 | Instructor - Dr. Shoshanah Goldberg-Miller
ARTEDUC 5686: Cultural Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Research of program theory, design, and their application implementation. 3 credits.
- Class #38185 (undergraduate) | We 4:30 PM-7:15 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Shoshanah Goldberg-Miller
- Class #38184 (graduate) | We 4:30 PM-7:15 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Shoshanah Goldberg-Miller
ARTEDUC 5795: Seminar on Topical Issues in Art Education (Cultural Heritage)
Cultural Heritage Management offers a cross-cultural and international perspective on recent debates within the field of cultural heritage. By expanding students’ knowledge on cultural heritage in countries throughout the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, it seeks to build a foundational knowledge on cultural heritage management. In this course, we will discuss a wide range of theoretical and practical issues surrounding cultural heritage. 3 credits.
- Class #35840 (undergraduate) | Mo 2:15 PM-5:00 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Zülâl Fazlıoğlu Akin
- Class #35839 (graduate) | Mo 2:15 PM-5:00 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Zülâl Fazlıoğlu Akin
ARTEDUC 5795: Seminar on Topical Issues in Art Education (AI Literacy)
This course introduces students to the role of artificial intelligence in the cultural and creative sectors, with a focus on how it is shaping artistic work, cultural organizations, and the broader creative economy. 3 credits.
Class #38180 (undergraduate) | Asynchronous | Online | Instructor - Dr. Richard Finlay Fletcher
ARTEDUC 6000: Reflective Practice, Research, and Portfolio
This is a series of 6 credits to supplement students' coursework in the Online MA in Art Education program. Students document their journey in the MA program through the creation of a blog, cultivate reflective practice through exercises that supplement coursework, and develop research skills as practitioner-researchers in an art teacher's classroom, a museum setting, or a community arts space. 1-2 credits.
Prereq: Enrollment in the Online MA Art Education Program
Class #26736 | Asynchronous | Online | Instructor - Dr. Ruth Smith
ARTEDUC 7000.10: Concepts, Theories and Issues in Art Education
Review of analytical reading and writing; overview of topics for art education research; graduate faculty research; national and international issues; research resources. Must be taken during the first year of graduate study. 2 credits.
Class #27982 | Tu 4:30 PM-7:15 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | 7-week session 1 | August 25, 2026-October 12, 2026 | Instructor - Staff
ARTEDUC 7000.20: Concepts, Theories and Issues in Arts/Culture Policy
Review of analytical reading and writing; overview of topics for arts policy & admin. research; graduate faculty research; national and international issues; research resources. Must be taken during the first year of graduate study. 2 credits.
Class #27983 | Tu 4:30 PM-7:15 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | 7-week session 1 | October 19, 2026-December 9, 2026 | Instructor - Staff
ARTEDUC 7000.30: Issues, Frameworks and Theories for Art Educators
This course is a required introductory course in Art Education. In this online course, we will critically analyze articles that provide an overview of topics for art education research; graduate faculty research; national and international issues, and research resources. 3 credits.
Class #35779 | Asynchronous | Online | Instructor - Dr. Ruth Smith
This is a required course for students enrolled in the Online MA in Art Education Program.
ARTEDUC 7200.20: Overview of Research Planning for Arts Policy & Administration
Introduction to a range of research resources and methods applicable to APA students including historical, case studies, surveys & interviews. Using the literature to frame research questions, build a conceptual framework and inform research plan. 3 credits.
Class #26345 | Th 4:30 PM-7:15 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. Tiffany Bourgeois
ARTEDUC 7300: Introduction to Teaching Arts Education at the College Level
An introduction to theories, methods and issues related to teaching arts education at the college level. 2 credits.
Class #15323 | Mo 12:10 PM-2:00 PM | Sullivant Hall 131A | Instructor - Dr. Miranda Koffey
ARTEDUC 7500: Barnett Field School
The Barnett Field School is a team-led workshop that will engage students directly with timely matters and challenges affecting arts and artists across the state of Ohio, and with cultural leaders working to address those challenges. Students will engage with and work toward producing data and evidence that can help inform the work of cultural leaders. This course is open to Barnett Fellows only. 2 credits.
Class #28245 | We 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | Sullivant Hall 131A | Instructor - Dr. Tiffany Bourgeois
ARTEDUC 7604: Teaching of Studio Activities
Exploration of instructional application of various art materials for educational settings. 3 credits.
Class #26344 | Asynchronous | Online | Instructor - Dr. De'Avin Mitchell
This course is an elective option for students enrolled in the Online MA in Art Education program.
ARTEDUC 7701: Contemporary Theory & Art Education
Investigation of contemporary theory from an interdisciplinary perspective and the implications for art education. 3 credits.
Class #24915 | Tu 1:00 PM-3:45 PM | Sullivant Hall 225 | Instructor - Dr. gloria wilson
ARTEDUC 7711: Designing and Writing Research Proposals
This course is designed to assist in understanding the nature and purpose of the dissertation proposal as well as the strategies necessary to conceive of it and construct it. 3 credits.
Class #27283 | Th 1:00 PM-3:45 PM | Sullivant Hall 131A | Instructor - Dr. Rachel Skaggs
ARTEDUC 7748: Art Museum Education & Administration Practicum
An examination of the role of education in art museums through an in-depth experience in a museum setting. Counts toward Museum Education specialization. 3 credits.
Class #35778 | Fr 10:00 AM-12:45 PM | Sullivant Hall 131A | Instructor - Dionne Custer Edwards
ARTEDUC 7767: Critical Analysis of Multicultural Art Education
Investigation and analysis of multicultural theories, issues, and practices for art education. 3 credits.
Class #27262 | Online | Asynchronous | Instructor - Dr. Beth Link
This is a required course for students enrolled in the Online MA in Art Education Program.
ARTEDUC 7795: Seminar on Topical Issues in Art Education (Facilitating Brave Space: Arts-Based Leadership, Self-Reflection, and Critical Practice)
Grounded in experiential learning, arts-based inquiry, systems intelligence, and multicultural critical reflective practice, this course prepares graduate students to facilitate meaningful dialogue about identity, power, values, and workplace culture. Students will develop practical leadership and facilitation skills that support courageous conversations across diverse professional and community settings.
Through arts-based reflection and structured learning cycles of experience, reflection, analysis, and action, students will explore how personal narratives, leadership behaviors, and decision-making patterns influence relationships within organizations and communities. The course emphasizes critical thinking, self-awareness, and the ability to navigate complex social dynamics where multiple perspectives and lived experiences intersect.
Students will learn to use art and reflective dialogue as tools for examining assumptions, expanding interpretation, and strengthening emotional intelligence in leadership contexts. Opportunities throughout the semester will allow students to practice facilitation skills and apply course frameworks in collaborative and community-engaged settings within the Columbus area.
By the end of the semester, students will have developed the confidence and capacity to guide reflective dialogue, foster inclusive leadership practices, and translate critical insights into thoughtful, systems-aware action. 3 credits.
Class #37679 | Tu 9:45 AM-12:30 PM | Sullivant Hall 131A | Dr. Melissa Crum
