The course combines theoretical knowledge with the practical. It is based on the authentic experience of students' authorial work, which he considers, together with knowledge of art theory and art history, to be the basis of the professional equipment of an art teacher.
It has a highly reflective character. Leads students to the synthesis of study program contents.
The aim of the course is to develop students' reflective skills and strengthen their ability to think critically, metacognitively. The key concept of reflection becomes a portfolio, the characteristic principles are processuality, individualization, subjectivity, activity, longevity and metacognition.
The student gradually looks for his own art forms of the portfolio. The central theme on which the student works during the study is further developed on three levels: artistic, art historical and didactic.
The portfolio is conceived in its original presentation function. Students are looking for possible forms and positions of presentation of their own author's work.
They are looking for general principles of subject didactics by sorting and reflecting on their own work. They relate their work to the contemporary and historical art forms they study.
The portfolio is also understood as a tool for pedagogical reflection and long-term planning of art education. Based on the analysis of specific outputs, students formulate their own concept of teaching art education, which they further substantiate in joint discussions.