C D 53 - Creative Art for the Young Child

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    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    C D D010G or PSYC D010G (may be taken concurrently) and C D D050. (may be taken concurrently)
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an overview of creative activities for children from infancy through the school years with an emphasis on design, presentation, and assessment of developmentally appropriate activities that use sensory, child-centered materials to enhance imagination, creative thinking, problem-solving, divergent thinking, and self-expression in young children. Special attention is given to creating a climate that supports creative exploration and the role of the teacher in promoting growth and development of creativity in every child. (This course meets NAEYC Standards 1a, 1b, 1c; 4a, 4b, 4d; NBPTS Standards I, II, IV, VI; and CDE/DEC Standards CC1- K10, CC4-S2; EC4-S1; CC7, S10, S11, S13; EC7-S2.)