ART (EC-12) Education Major - BFA.A.ART

The BFA in Art Education program is designed to cultivate the next generation of art educators who are passionate about inspiring creativity and artistic expression in students of all ages. This comprehensive program combines rigorous studio art training with in-depth pedagogical studies, preparing graduates to become effective and innovative art teachers. Graduates of the BFA in Art Education program are well-equipped to pursue careers as art teachers in K-12 schools, community art programs, and other educational institutions, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts in their students.

BFA Core Curriculum

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA)

Departmental Requirements

POLS 1302American Government

3

May share with Core

ART (EC-12) Education Major (BFA)

Art Foundations

ART 1303Introduction to Studio Practice

3

ART 1301Drawing I

3

ART 13022D Design

3

ART 23023D Design

3

ART 2311Drawing II

3

ART 23124D Design

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Core Studios

ART 3314Introduction to Printmaking

3

ART 3315Introduction to Sculpture

3

ART 3319Introduction to Designing

3

ART 3382Introduction to Photography & Film Production

3

ART 3321Figure Drawing

3

ART 3323Introduction to Painting

3

ART 3311Art Education

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Art History/Theory

Recommend ART 4306 and 4307 for upper level art history requirements.

ART 2306Art History Survey I

3

ART 2307Art History Survey II

3

Art History (upper level) (3 Credits)

Art History (upper level) (3 Credits)

Total Credit Hours:12

Art electives

ART upper level elective (3)

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Capstone

ART 4201Professional Practice & Capstone I

2

ART 4102Professional Practice & Capstone II

1

Total Credit Hours:3

Education Professional Development EC-12

EDUC 1306Technology in Education

3

EDUC 3330Foundations of Learning and Development

3

EDUC 3338The Learning Environment

3

EDUC 4340Current Issues in Spec Ed

3

EDUC 4371Organization and Management for Teaching, In the Middle Grades and Secondary, Classroom

3

EDUC 4379Capstone: the Professional Teacher

3

EDUC 4622All-Level Student Teaching

6

READ 3362Read Instru for Adolesc Stu

3

Total Credit Hours:27

Total Credit Hours: 84

Total Credit Hours: 132