Art & Creative Media: K-12 Teacher Preparation Concentration, Bachelor of Arts
Department of Art Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment Activities
- Students will apply discipline-specific competencies for success in their concentration area.
- Outcome Assessment Activity: ART 410 Senior Career Orientation (1 c.h.) with exit survey
- Students will distinguish the role of art in a global society.
- Outcome Assessment Activity: Senior portfolio with exit survey and art history rubric to measure quality of written expression
- Students will employ creative skills associated with interdisciplinary learning.
- Outcome Assessment Activity: ART 410 Senior Career Orientation (1 c.h.) with exit survey
- Students will make use of intellectual and practical skills for lifelong learning.
- Outcome Assessment Activity: Internships with employee surveys
- Students will create original work suitable for entry into a juried exhibition.
- Outcome Assessment Activity: Annual juried art show and any non-juried student on-campus shows
- Art education students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills needed to help children learn to create and appreciate art.
- Outcome Assessment Activity: PLACE test in addition to other BA measurements
Specific Program Requirements
Specific Core Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARC 110 | Integrated Studies | 3 |
| ARC 174 | Fundamentals of Digital Media | 3 |
| ARC 210 | ARC: Design Frameworks | 3 |
| ARH 211 | Global Art I (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ARH 212 | Global Art II (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 141 | Drawing I: Observational Drawing | 3 |
| ART 176 | Photography: Expressive Composition | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Specific Concentration Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Explorations Select at least 12 credits of the following: | 12 | |
| Sculpture I | 3 | |
| Painting I | 3 | |
| Drawing II: Life Drawing | 3 | |
| Ceramics I | 3 | |
| Printmaking I | 3 | |
| Art & Design Essentials | 3 | |
| Photography: Creative Lighting | 3 | |
| Principles of Graphic Design | 3 | |
| Art History Select at least 3 credits from the following. 3 credits MUST be ARH 411. | 6 | |
| Renaissance Art | 3 | |
| Women in Art | 3 | |
| History of Architecture | 3 | |
| History of Photography | 3 | |
| Theory & Methods | 3 | |
| Native American Art | 3 | |
| Latin American Art | 3 | |
| Art & Race in the Americas | 3 | |
| Global Encounters & Exchanges 1450-1800 | 3 | |
| Public Art | 3 | |
| Museum Ethics & Issues | 3 | |
| Professional Development Select at least 2 credits from the following: | 2 | |
| Critical Fundamental Skills Review (new coursework series ARC series) | 1 | |
| Senior Capstone Presentation (new course series ARC prefix) | 1 | |
| Electives Select at least 9 credits from the following. Must have advisor approval. | 9 | |
| Advanced Practicum: Journalism & Print Publication | 2 | |
| Advanced Practicum: Sound, Radio, & Podcasting | 2 | |
| Advanced Practicum: Film, Video, & Television | 2 | |
| Advanced Practicum: Media Design & Advertising | 2 | |
| Sculpture II: Site Art | 3 | |
| Painting II | 3 | |
| Drawing III | 3 | |
| Ceramics II | 3 | |
| Printmaking II | 3 | |
| Motion Graphics | 3 | |
| Photography: Digital to Darkroom | 3 | |
| Graphic Design Techniques | 3 | |
| Methods of Character Design | 3 | |
| Studio Series | 1 | |
| Advanced Site Art | 3 | |
| Painting III | 3 | |
| Drawing IV | 3 | |
| Advanced Ceramics | 3 | |
| Printmaking III | 3 | |
| Personal Vision: Digital Art & Animation | 3 | |
| Personal Vision: Creative Media | 3 | |
| Graphic Design Studio | 3 | |
| 3D Worlds & Game Environments | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 1 | |
| Field Experience | 1-6 | |
| Independent Study | 1 | |
| Studio Series | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
World Language Requirements for the BA Degree Art Major
Students seeking the degree of Bachelor of Arts must complete one of the three options listed below1:
- Completion of the second level of a world language (course number 102)2
- Students may test out of the course
- Completion of WL 100, and ANTH/ENG 106
- Completion of the second level of American Sign Language.
- 1
International students for whom English is a second language may substitute two terms of English courses (excluding ENG 101 Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) (3 c.h.) and ENG 102 Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) (3 c.h.)) for the world language requirement.
- 2
Completion of a world language course above 102 with a grade of C or better will satisfy the requirement.
Students completing a major in Art with a concentration in K-12 are required to complete a minor in education and meet all other requirements outlined by the Teacher Education Program.
Specific Requirements for the Secondary and K-12 Teaching Endorsements/Minor
The student must complete an appropriate major and the following Education courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) 1 | 3 |
| or PSYC 251 | Childhood and Adolescence | |
| or PSYC 342 | Educational Psychology | |
| ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED 280 | Educational Media and Technology 2 | 3 |
| ED 301 | Frameworks of Teaching (Admission to Education is completed in this course) | 4 |
| Linguistics for Educators 3 | 3 | |
| RDG 435 | Disciplinary Literacy 3, 5 | 4 |
| Special Methods in Education Areas (Prerequisites - Admission to Education) 5, 6 | 4 | |
| ED 412 | Teaching Diverse Learners 4, 5 | 3 |
| ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
| ED 488 | Student Teaching Secondary | 12 |
| or ED 489 | Student Teaching K-12 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
- 1
Music students may take PSYC 151 Human Development (GT-SS3) (3 c.h.) or PSYC 251 Childhood and Adolescence (3 c.h.).
- 2
Music Education students may complete MUS 103 Music and Computer Technology I (1 c.h.) and MUS 306 Technology for Music Educators (2 c.h.) for ED 280 Educational Media and Technology (3 c.h.).
- 3
English/Language Arts student must also complete RDG 355 Linguistics for Educators (3 c.h.)
- 4
Physical Education students may complete EPER 465 Adapted Physical Education (3 c.h.) or ED 412 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 c.h.).
- 5
GPA of 2.6 required
- 6
English/Language Arts student must also complete ED 447 Teaching English in Secondary Schools (4 c.h.)
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
Note: Students completing a major in ART with an emphasis in K-12 are required to complete a minor in Education and meet all other requirements outlined by the Teacher Education Program.
*Required for admission into the Teacher Education Program.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARC 110 | Integrated Studies | 3 |
| ARH 211 | Global Art I (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 141 | Drawing I: Observational Drawing | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| General Education Math | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARC 174 | Fundamentals of Digital Media | 3 |
| ARH 212 | Global Art II (GT-AH1) | 3 |
| ART 176 | Photography: Expressive Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| General Education Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARC 210 | ARC: Design Frameworks | 3 |
| ART Explorations | 3 | |
| ED 202 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
| General Education Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARC 310 | Critical Fundamental Skills Review | 1 |
| ART Explorations | 6 | |
| ED 280 | Educational Media and Technology | 3 |
| PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| General Education History | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARH 411 | Theory & Methods | 3 |
| ART Explorations | 3 | |
| ED 301 | Frameworks of Teaching | 4 |
| World Language | 3 | |
| General Education Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ARC 410 | Senior Capstone Presentation | 1 |
| ART Upper Division | 9 | |
| ED 412 | Teaching Diverse Learners | 3 |
| World Language | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ARH Upper Division | 3 | |
| Elective | 1 | |
| ED 446 | Teaching K-12 Art | 4 |
| RDG 435 | Disciplinary Literacy | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ED 485 | Capstone Seminar in Education | 1 |
| ED 489 | Student Teaching K-12 | 12 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |