This course introduces the art education student to lesson plan design specific to art. The teacher is required to produce demonstration pieces for lessons, and incorporate Discipline Based Art Education methods recommended by the National Art Education Association into the lesson format. Text with a specific focus on art education learning process for K-6 will be covered also. The student will participate in the observation of professional teachers and will teach a lesson of their own creation. The application of art criticism, relative to K-6 understanding will also be covered in the class.