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Art Education K-12 (BA) *

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Art Bachelors BA

Variable Credit Min

80

Variable Credit Max

80

Major Academic Plan

Title

Community, Research, Lifelong Learning, and Service

Learning Outcome

Students will actively engage in communities of learning through collaborative inquiry, research, and service.

Title

Curriculum Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will construct curricula and other professional materials that reflect current practices and theories in art and education.

Title

Studio Practice

Learning Outcome

Students will develop a studio practice that connects to their identity as an art educator and that includes the breadth of media and skills required of art educators in schools.

Title

Teaching Experience

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate sound teaching practices in a variety of contexts.

Title

Professional Licensure

Learning Outcome

Students will fulfill all professional licensure requirements and standards as required by the Art Education Program the McKay School of Education and University Standards for Educational Preparation Programs.

Title

Spiritual Dimension of Art Education

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their ability to consider complex questions and personal responsibilities associated with art and education in the light of gospel principles.

Program Requirements

Licensure: This program meets the educational requirements designed to lead to an occupationally required professional license or certificate in the state of Utah. Students pursuing occupations requiring a license or certificate in a state other than Utah should contact the appropriate BYU academic advisement center as well as the licensing agency in the state where they intend to work to seek information and guidance regarding licensure and certification requirements.

This major is designed to prepare students to teach in public schools. In order to graduate with this major, students are required to complete Utah State Office of Education licensing requirements. To view these requirements go to https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing or contact the Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB, 801-422-3426.

For students accepted into the major after December 16, 2019, grades below C in any required coursework in a teaching major or teaching minor will not be accepted. Teacher candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher once admitted into the program and to qualify for student teaching. For additional details on admission and retention requirements for teaching majors and teaching minors, see Educator Preparation Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Requirement 1 — Complete 3 Courses 

Core courses:

course - Intro to Art 2D 3.0

course - Intro to Art 3D 3.0

ART 226 - Ways of Being an Artist 3.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 3 hours

Note: FBI fingerprint and background clearance must be completed before enrolling in ARTED 276.

course - Intro K-12 Art & Design Mthds 3.0

Obtain acceptance into the Art Education K-12 BA program.

Requirement 3 — Complete 3 of 4 Courses 

First-year foundation courses:

course - New Genre Interdisciplinary 3.0

course - Painting Fundamentals 3.0

course - Intro to Drawing & Fig Drawing 3.0

course - Printmaking Fundamentals 3.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 3 Courses 

Second-year foundation courses:

course - Ceramics Fundamentals 1.5

course - Sculpture Fundamentals 1.5

course - Photo Fundamentals 1.5

Requirement 5 —  Complete 6 hours

course - Installation 3.0

course - Drawing 3.0

course - Painting 3.0

course - Figure Drawing and Painting - You may take once 3.0

course - Adv. Bookbinding 3.0

course - Painting-Mixed Media 3.0

course - Adv. Pmk: Book, Ltrprs, Relief 3.0

course - Adv Pmk: Intaglio & Monotype 3.0

course - Adv Pmk: Lithography 3.0

course - Time-Based Art 3.0

course - Interdisciplinary Projects 3.0

course - Figure Sculpture - You may take once 3.0

course - Digital 3D 3.0

course - Sculpture 3.0

course - Ceramics - You may take once 3.0

course - Advanced Photography 3.0

course - Special Problems in Art - You may take once 0.5v

course - Advanced Studio - You may take once 1.0v

Requirement 6 — Complete 2 Courses 

Advanced ARTED studio courses:

course - Computer Application in Art Ed 3.0

course - Adv Sec Stu Tchg Mthds Art Ed 3.0

Requirement 7 — Complete 1 of 4 Courses 

course - 20th Century Art & Theory 3.0

course - Current Art Practice 3.0

course - Business Practices for Artists 3.0

ART 341 - Gallery Practices for Artists 3.0

course - Museum Art Education 3.0

Requirement 8 — Complete 4 Courses 

ARTED 326 - Art for Elementary Teachers 3.0

course - K-12 ClssrmMgmt,3D Mthds&Pract 3.0

course - Issues in Contemporary Art 3.0

course - Art Curr,Assessmnt,Mthds K-12 3.0

Requirement 9 — Complete 1 hour

Complete 1 credit hour of Art 395R (2 registrations):

course - Studio Seminar - You may take 2 times 0.5

Requirement 10 — Complete 5 Courses 

Additional licensure requirements:

course - World Civilization to 1500 3.0

course - World Civilization Since 1500 3.0

course - Educ Stdnts w/Disablts in ScEd 2.0

course - Adolescent Development 2.0

course - Multicultural Educ 2.0

Complete an interview with advisor.

Contact the Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB, 801-422-3426, to schedule the final interview to clear your application for the secondary teaching license. You should be registered for your last semester at BYU prior to the scheduled appointment.

Requirement 11 — Complete 12 hours

course - Art Education Student Teaching - You may take up to 12.0 credit hours 1.0v

course - Art Education Internship - You may take up to 12.0 credit hours 12.0

Student teachers/interns are required to complete the PPAT assessment, administered by Educational Testing Services as a licensure requirement.