Field experience/observation hours: 30 clock hours in a public or private school setting. The course addresses three main goals: researching and accumulating resources to address literacy requirements, developing strategies to incorporate literacy development in the content of fine and applied arts courses, and researching potential texts and other published materials to support teaching philosophies and content delivery. Objectives include comparing and contrasting the common elements of written, spoken and visual language. Journaling serves as a main strategy. The Best Practices for Teaching Literacy and CSAP Test Strategies in the Visual Arts, published by Jefferson County Schools, is a primary resource. At the conclusion of this course, students will understand the many correlations between visual arts and literacy development. They will demonstrate an understanding of visual literacy through the development of strategies for teaching and the creation of lesson plans that incorporate reading and literacy in K-12 art classes. Prerequisite: WO 1060 Philosophy of Art + Design; must be an Art Education major