Developing student employability is a key strategy within institutions of higher education, particularly for students in creative industries where labour market supply has outpaced employer demand. Existing literature shows that activities that promote communities of practice offer clear employability benefits for students. However, such…

From within the frame of visual arts education, this collection examines differing and overlapping identities found in higher education. The authors explore expanding relationships of identity-based thinking. They show through their research and work how inclusion debates on race, gender, class and access are extended by adopting intersectional…

Examines the effectiveness of Discipline-Based Art Education staff development and a graduate course provided by the Alaska Center for Excellence in Art Education. Features progress reports from nine organizations that hosted development sessions and 90 educators who completed the course. Discusses precedents for the study, relevant research,…

The author has developed a graduate art education course to teach students to use the tools of artistic integration as well as those of scientific analysis in the development of theory about art education. Much of her article concerns various theories on disciplinary structures and modes of knowing. (Author/SJL)

This document provides a comprehensive listing of Canadian museum studies and related programs in the various disciplines within museum studies. This publication is an informational directory only and does not include endorsement by the Canadian Museums Association or equivalencies. Listings are printed in French and/or English, indicating the…

Examines the need for and value of graduate education as a preparation for careers, particularly in the fine arts. Discusses the apprenticeship alternative and the continuing popularity of the Master of Fine Arts degree for actors, acting teachers, and playwrights. Suggests that those interested in design and technology should consider doctoral…

Describes a series of graduate level courses that compare the doing and teaching of art and science. Presents a narrative of art/science activities in which students participate and discusses how connecting art and science enhances appreciation of both. Offers a second narrative illustrating the questions that arise from the art/science…

Presents a study that surveyed teachers nationwide who received National Board Certification in Art. Survey questions centered on the extent to which teachers changed practice and enhanced student learning, level of support received if a higher education institution supported the application, and how universities might better support applicant's…

Compares the art historian and the art teacher and the meanings and values from studio art, art history and art education. (Author/RK)

Offers reflections on the experience of having Viktor Lowenfeld as a mentor. Presented at the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Convention in Washington, D.C. in March 1999 as an adapted version of the Lowenfeld Lecture. Includes comments from other people who have memories of Lowenfeld as a mentor. (CMK)

Reports on a survey of U.S. and Canadian graduate programs in art education. Examines responses from 124 programs to determine the location, scope, and nature of graduate programs in art education including the content and strategies that are addressed. Presents detailed findings and general conclusions. (DSK)

Considers what specific educational needs a graduate program in studio art must satisfy to be successful. (RK)

This article presents information on the new career alternative of art therapy: a definition of the field, types of training necessary, registration as an art therapist, and the job market. It is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)