DATE: August 24, COURSE NUMBER: ARTE

SECTION: 001/001
2023 682

COURSE TITLE Research Methods in Visual Arts Education

3:30- R126
MEETING TIME DAY(S) TH LOCATION
6:15

PROFESSOR Dr. Michelle Aaron Livek OFFICE MCL 244

(803) 323-3237- Office

EMAIL livekma@winthrop.edu PHONE
(573)-280-4203- Cell

M/T/W/R- 9:30-11:30

OFFICE HOURS Friday by appointment only through Calendly:

https://winthropuniversityarteducation550391.weebly.com/

Every class will be lecture based from 3:30 until 5:00 with a break from 5:00 to 5:15 and independent
Exceptionality
study from 5:15 to 6:15 due to the heavy workload of data gathering and analysis.

COURSE
A survey of basic concepts and techniques of research methodology in the visual arts and art education.
CATALOG
Includes qualitative and quantitative approaches as they apply to visual art learning.
DESCRIPTION

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You Are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of

the Imagination
By  Harmon, Katharine A.
Edition : 04
 Publisher : HACHETTE B
ISBN 13 : 9781568984308

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Practice Theory: Seeing the Power of Art Teacher

Researchers
By  Buffington, Melanie L.
Edition : 13
Publisher : NAEA
ISBN 13 : 9781890160579

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Visual Methodologies
By  Rose, Gillian
Edition : 4TH 16
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781473948907
Practice Theory

You Are Here

Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Certificate in Art

OTHER COURSE Education program and/or current K-12 Visual Artist

REQUIREMENTS Teacher Licensure
Lab Fee: $15

UNIVERSITY Competency 1: Winthrop graduates think critically and solve problems.

LEVEL Winthrop University graduates reason logically, evaluate and use evidence, and solve problems. They
COMPETENCIES seek out and assess relevant information from multiple viewpoints to form well-reasoned conclusions.
Winthrop graduates consider the full context and consequences of their decisions and continually
reexamine their own critical thinking process, including the strengths and weaknesses of their
arguments.
 Competency 2: Winthrop graduates are personally and socially responsible.
Winthrop University graduates value integrity, perceive moral dimensions, and
achieve excellence. They take seriously the perspectives of others, practice ethical
reasoning, and reflecting on experiences. Winthrop graduates have a sense of
responsibility to the broader community and contribute to the greater good.

Competency 3: Winthrop graduates understand the interconnected nature of the world and the time
in which they live.
Winthrop University graduates comprehend the historical, social, and global contexts of their
disciplines and their lives. They also recognize how their chosen area of study is inextricably linked to
other fields. Winthrop graduates collaborate with members of diverse academic, professional, and
cultural communities as informed and engaged citizens.

Competency 4: Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.

Winthrop University graduates communicate in a manner appropriate to the subject, occasion, and
audience. They create texts - including but not limited to written, oral, and visual presentations - that
convey content effectively. Mindful of their voice and the impact of their communication, Winthrop
graduates successfully express and exchange ideas.

Students will conduct research as the Primary Investigator. Students will conduct research that is
approved by the Winthrop University Institutional Review Board. Students will create publishable
STUDENT
outcomes of their research as an article draft using a publication’s author guidelins
LEARNING
OUTCOMES

INSTRUCTOR ● Foster a sense of community and peer rapport within the Art Education program
and STUDENT ● Build/refine presentation, pedagogical, research, writing, and installation of student artwork skills;
EXPECTATIONS expand knowledge of field
● Provide instantaneous feedback, in conversation and in action with the creation of outcomes.
Make feedback known and visible to the learner and instructor.
● Grace, flexibility, and some room for growth within the unusual context that we must operate
during this semester.
● Readings, lectures, and discussions prepared that center in practical and theoretical issues
relating to contemporary art education practices
● Provide a COVID era safe learning environment for all
● Students create and curate evidence of their learning and thinking in specified digital spaces
with the understanding that all assignments are expected to be completed, but that not every
assignment will have formalized, summative grades. Some work is formative.

Assessment Due Date 1000 pts

DUE DATES
AND GRADE
WEIGHTING*
 *SHOULD NECESSITY FORCE AN ALTERNATE EVALUATION, you will be notified.

A 92-100 Designates work of superior quality

A- 90-91
B+ 88-89 Designates work of high quality
B 82-87 B-
80-81
C+ 78-79 Work minimally meets the course requirements
LETTER GRADE
C 72-77
SCALE C- 70-71
D 61-69
Reflects
minimal
comprehension
or performance
F 0-59 Unsatisfactory Performance

Students are expected to attend classes and should understand that they are responsible for the
academic consequences of absence. The student is responsible for all requirements of the course
regardless of absences. Instructors are obligated to provide makeup opportunities only for students
who are absent with adequate cause such as incapacitating illness, death of an immediate family
member, or authorized representative of the university. The instructor will be responsible for judging
the adequacy of cause for absence. The student is responsible for providing documentation
certifying the legitimacy of the absence to his or her instructor in advance of such absences.
ATTENDANCE
POLICY In health-related or family emergency cases where advance notice is not possible, documentation
should be provided to the instructor no later than the date the student returns to class. If the
instructor denies the adequacy of cause, then the student can appeal the denial to the
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will judge the adequacy of cause, and if found to
be adequate, will require the instructor to provide a make-up opportunity.

A student’s absences in a course total 25 percent or more of the class meetings for the course, the
student will receive a grade of N if the student withdraws from the course before the withdrawal

deadline; after that date, unless warranted by documented extenuating circumstances as

described in the previous section, a grade of F or U shall be assigned.
 Responsibility for good conduct rests with students as adult individuals. The policy on student
STUDENT CODE academic misconduct is outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in
OF CONDUCT the online Student Handbook
(http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf).

STUDENTS WITH Winthrop University is committed to providing accessible learning experiences and equal access to
DISABILITIES OR education for all students. The syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. If you are a
CHRONIC student with a disability (including mental health concerns, chronic or temporary medical
MEDICAL conditions, learning disabilities, etc.) and you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to the
ILLNESS condition, please contact
The Office of Accessibility (OA) for information on accommodations, registration, and procedures.
After receiving approval for accommodations through OA, please make arrangements with me as
soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely
manner.
OA contact information: accessibility@winthrop.edu; 803-323-3290; 307 Bancroft Hall Annex.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a
SAFE ZONE
human being – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual
STATEMENT
orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and
encouraged provided all can agree to disagree. It is the professor’s expectation that all students
consider the classroom a safe environment.
COVID-19 The health and safety of the campus community is Winthrop’s top priority. As socially responsible
Statement: members of this community, everyone is expected to engage in daily health self-monitoring and to
stay
home (residence hall or off-campus housing) from on-campus class, work, or activities if they
begin
experiencing any COVID-related symptoms. Please do not attend class if you have a fever or any
signs of
the COVID virus, do not attend class if your roommate or someone you have close contact with
acquires the virus, and be respectful of others’ desire to remain COVID-free. Masking on
campus remains optional but strongly encouraged, especially in indoor settings around others.
Use the Patient
Portal
COVID-19 form to report illness or exposure and upload the positive test, if relevant. Students
who
violate WU guidelines will be asked to comply. Continued failure to comply may result in referral
to the
Dean of Students Office as a student conduct violation.

COVID-Relat Students should contact Health Services regarding a positive test, close contact, or enhanced
ed Absence COVID-like
symptoms. Any student who has either tested positive, has COVID-like symptoms, or has close
contact
with someone who has COVID, must contact Health Services. Students should log in to the
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with
the student on what steps to take next, and if need be, the Dean of Students Office will receive
 absence
verification for required isolation and quarantine. Students who verify their absences through the
Dean
of Students Office often minimize any academic impact caused by missed class time. Students
retain a
responsibility to communicate with instructors regarding missed work, and complete
assignments in a timely manner as they are able. Regular communication with faculty is
expected so that student progress in the course is not negatively impacted. Health Services will
only provide dates of absence, not medical information. Please note, residential students who
test positive must follow their personal COVID Quarantine and Isolation Plan.
In person classes generally will not have a remote option; students should not expect to
have remote access to the class lecture or discussion, even in the case of absence.

HEALTH AND
Health and Safety In case of an emergency: Call Campus Police 803-323-3333
SAFETY

● Eye Wash Stations and First Aid Kits are located by the sinks in both sculpture studios.
● A link to Fine Arts Handbooks
http://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/FINEARTS/default.aspx?id=24784 including Health and
Safety Manual and Student Handbook. A hard copy of the health and safety manual and
all MSDS sheets are located in the sculpture studio.

Winthrop University is committed to providing accessible learning experiences and

equal access to education for all students. The syllabus is available in alternate
formats upon request. If you are a student with a disability (including mental health
concerns, chronic or temporary medical conditions, learning disabilities, etc.) and
you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to the condition, please contact
ACCESSIBILITY
The Office of Accessibility (OA) for information on accommodations, registration, and
procedures. After receiving approval for accommodations through OA, please make
arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that
they may be implemented in a timely manner. OA contact information:
accessibility@winthrop.edu ; 803-323-3290; 307 Bancroft Hall Annex.
STUDENT CODE As noted in the Student Conduct Code: “Responsibility for good conduct rests with
OF CONDUCT students as adult individuals.” The policy on student academic misconduct is
outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in the online
Student Handbook. (http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf).
Confidentiality With the availability of hardware and software enabling audio and video capturing of
of Course material, lectures, courses, etc., and the use of social media, it is essential to be
Discussion mindful of the following policies and considerations:
Statement Faculty and students need a safe space in which to discuss topics that can
be difficult due to differing experiences and points of view. Students and
faculty must agree that course discussions in any format are safe from the
fear of being posted or shared with individuals outside of the course
section.
No recordings of any format (audio and/or video) may be captured without
direct permission from the instructor.
Recordings, even those approved by the instructor, may not be posted to
any internet hosted location, copied/duplicated, or shared with others.
Any approved recording is to be used as a learning resource only by the
students in the specific section.
At the end of the semester, any and all personal copies of recordings must
be destroyed (deleted and removed from trash) from either
universityprovided storage resources or student-owned storage devices.
Faculty should notify students prior to recording any in person or online
class sessions, and allow students to disable video feed if desired.
Diversity, The College of Visual and Performing Arts is committed to providing a learning
Equity, and environment that is inclusive and respectful of diverse communities. As creators, we
Inclusion have the power to raise awareness, create meaningful change, and impact social
justice—empowering students to become informed, responsible citizens. We are
dedicated to being a community of creatives who promote and advance students
independent of gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation,
sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, political beliefs, age, and other
social identities and life experiences. The ArtsWinthrop community encourages and
appreciates expressions of different ideas, opinions, and beliefs. Listening to and
respecting individual differences is critical in transforming a collection of diverse
individuals into an inclusive, collaborative, and creative learning community, where
we take responsibility for our actions and treat everyone with dignity.

SYLLABUS
The syllabus can be changed by the professor throughout the semester. Students will be notified of
CHANGE
changes to the calendar and any other changes.
POLICY

DATE RANGE: ● DETAILED TIMELINE ON WEBSITE Assessment Related to Task

8/24 – 9/7 Revising Research Proposal

9/14 – 9/28 Revising Research Proposal

Deep Dive into Chosen Method to ensure

that steps and protocols are aligned

10/5 - 10/12 Analysis – Is Creating the artifacts

Grant Data
10/19 – 11/2 Data, Data, Data, Data

11/9 – 11/23 Analysis

11/30 – 12/8 Findings, Conclusions and

TBD

Liv’s No-Fail Blog Recipe:

1. Outline and sketch out the point of the writing on scrap paper, post-its, the top of your desk..
whatever.. Just pre-think your writing.
2. Ask yourself who your intended audience is, and aim your style toward that audience.
3. Sit down. Hands on Keyboard. Type it all the way out.
4. Remove repetitive thoughts thoughts.
5. Edit out superfluous additions.
6. Cite your sources the very best that you can. Do this casually at the very least.
7. Find the headline among the story. Turn this into your title.
8. Support your thinking with images (total bonus for your readers).
9. Re-read it. Is it a good fit for your audience? Are you clear?