Recent SemestersSpring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021Class Size45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is a comprehensive study of creativity and its impact on child development. A developmental perspective is utilized as students explore creative art and its impact on the whole child, the artistic development process, aesthetics, the elements of art, specific art program approaches, artistic styles, facilitating and supporting creative art experiences for children, art assessment techniques, and specific art experiences. This course is appropriate for students interested in working with children in group care and educational environments. This course applies towards the childcare licensing category 3 (DS3) as authorized by Title 22 within the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), as well as the California teacher credentialing requirements for the child development permit.Usually HeldThu 7:00pm–10:10pm 