UNCG Department of Art

B.F.A., Art Education

The Art Education concentration offers two tracks: Art Education I, General Art, offers academic breadth; Art Education II, Studio, offers a concentration in a studio discipline. Upon successful completion of the Art Education program, students are recommended for "A" Teacher licensure. The program prepares undergraduates to become competent, dedicated, and effective art educators at the elementary (K-5), middle school (6-8), and secondary (9-12) levels.

The Art Education concentration focuses on developing advanced studio skills, art history content, technology applications, preparation in liberal studies, and art pedagogy.

Students enrolled in the Art Education program take courses in Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education as well as courses in the School of Education. During the first two years, students concentrate on liberal education, art history, and studio requirements. The junior and senior years are spent meeting Art Education and Teacher Education requirements. Students observe teachers in the public schools during practicum courses in the junior year and student teach the last semester of their senior year.

Through this course of study, students are well prepared to become art teachers in the public schools. Upon the completion of all requirements for graduation and licensure, students are recommended for NC State "A" Licensure to teach. Students who already earned an undergraduate degree can enrolll in the "A" Licensure program through the Teachers Academy. The Education licensure component focuses on the integration of knowledge, skills, and dispositions as outlined in the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards and advanced technology skills as outlined in the International Society for Technology in Education - National Education Technology Standards (ISTE-NETS).

Art Education Faculty

Elizabeth Leal
Lisa Mitchell
Anne Beavan

Suggested Course Schedule

This list outlines the schedule of courses recommended for majors in the Art Education concentration. For more information on courses and requirements, see the Art Department's list of courses or the UNCG course bulletin. For information on advising, see the Art Department's page or contact the Department.

Freshman Year

Semester I Semester II

Art History 100 or 101 (select only one of these Art History courses)
Art 120, 140, or 150 (select one of these Studio Art core requirements)
General Education (choose 3 preferably with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) Art History 200, 201, 202, 203, or 204 (select one Art History course)
ART 120, 140, or 150 (select only one of these. Try for a design course)
ART 220 (select this core drawing requirement if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed)
General Education (choose 2 courses, preferably with GL, GN, SI or WI marker)

Recommended 15 credit hours Recommended 15 credit hours

Sophomore Year

Semester III Semester IV

Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
Art 252 or 253 (select only one of these sculpture courses if ART 150 as the prerequisite is completed)
ART 120, 140, 150 (to finish core requirements)
ART 220 (select this core course in drawing if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed)
General Education (select two courses. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker) Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
ART 221 (select this core course in drawing if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed)
Select a Painting Course Select a Design Course
General Education (select two courses. If available, schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker).
Take Praxis I Exam
Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I, 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education)

Recommended 15 credit hours Recommended 18 credit hours

Junior Year

Semester V Semester VI

Art History (choose one from 300 or 400 level)
ART 360 Foundations of Art Education I (WI)
Select a crafts course
ART or ART related Elective
Select an Education Course (CUI 450, CUI 470 [or 535] or ELC 381
Take Praxis I Exam
Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I, 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education)
Complete the Basic Technology Portfolio Review or take LS 120 ART 361 Foundations of Art Education II
Select two Education courses (CUI 450, CUI 470 [or 535] or ELC 381)
Select a crafts course
Select ART or ART related Electives
Select courses from another discipline within the Art Department or College (general electives)
ART 496 Special Problems Studio (this course is recommended for students who are extremely self motivated and directed and are ready to pursue a body of work under the direction of a full-time faculty member). This course counts as an art or related elective.
Take Praxis I Exam
Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I, 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education)
REGISTER FOR STUDENT TEACHING BY FEBRUARY 15th!!!

Recommended 15-18 credit hours Recommended 15-18 credit hours

Senior Year

Semester VII Semester VIII

Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I; 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education) The rule is that students must be admitted to Teacher Education one full semester prior to student teaching – The last day of add period (the first week of classes) is the last chance for students who wish to student teach in the spring to meet the requirements!
VERY LAST CHANCE FOR SPRING STUDENT TEACHING
ART 363 Teaching and Curriculum Methods: Elementary (SI)
ART 365 Teaching and Curriculum Methods: Secondary
Select Art or Art Related Electives
Select Education Courses from another discipline within the Art Department or College (general electives) ART 463 Student Teaching: Elementary
ART 465 Student Teaching: Secondary
Take Praxis II (recommended, no longer required at this point in licensure process for undergraduates
Complete Art Education Teaching Portfolio (includes the Advvanced Technology Competencies for Educators)
Apply for Licensure (see Teachers Academy Office, 319 Curry Bldg.) at the end of student teaching.
Many students find that they will need to take 18 hours a couple of semesters or plan a summer school session to fulfill the 128 hours for the degree.

Recommended 15 credit hours Recommended 12 credit hours

Many students find that they will need to take 18 hours, at least 3 semesters, or plan a summer school session to fulfill the 128 hours for the degree.

Seniors must participate in an experience which will prepare them for the professional world of exhibiting. ALL BFA majors are required to enter the annual Senior Juried Exhibition. This exhibition is competitive and works are selected for a show that is installed at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. The prospectus forms are available in the Art Department Office by October and seniors are eligible to submit works 1 semester prior to their graduation date. The jurying takes place in February for an exhibition that is installed in March through April.

Freshman Year
Semester I	Semester II
Art History 100 or 101 (select only one of these Art History courses) Art 120, 140, or 150 (select one of these Studio Art core requirements) General Education (choose 3 preferably with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker)	Art History 200, 201, 202, 203, or 204 (select one Art History course) ART 120, 140, or 150 (select only one of these. Try for a design course) ART 220 (select this core drawing requirement if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed) General Education (choose 2 courses, preferably with GL, GN, SI or WI marker)
Recommended 15 credit hours	Recommended 15 credit hours

Sophomore Year
Semester III	Semester IV
Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level) Art 252 or 253 (select only one of these sculpture courses if ART 150 as the prerequisite is completed) ART 120, 140, 150 (to finish core requirements) ART 220 (select this core course in drawing if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed) General Education (select two courses. If available schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker)	Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level) ART 221 (select this core course in drawing if the prerequisite ART 120 is completed) Select a Painting Course Select a Design Course General Education (select two courses. If available, schedule one with a GL, GN, SI or WI marker). Take Praxis I Exam Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I, 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education)
Recommended 15 credit hours	Recommended 18 credit hours

Junior Year
Semester V	Semester VI
Art History (choose one from 300 or 400 level) ART 360 Foundations of Art Education I (WI) Select a crafts course ART or ART related Elective Select an Education Course (CUI 450, CUI 470 [or 535] or ELC 381 Take Praxis I Exam Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I, 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education) Complete the Basic Technology Portfolio Review or take LS 120	ART 361 Foundations of Art Education II Select two Education courses (CUI 450, CUI 470 [or 535] or ELC 381) Select a crafts course Select ART or ART related Electives Select courses from another discipline within the Art Department or College (general electives) ART 496 Special Problems Studio (this course is recommended for students who are extremely self motivated and directed and are ready to pursue a body of work under the direction of a full-time faculty member). This course counts as an art or related elective. Take Praxis I Exam Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I, 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education) REGISTER FOR STUDENT TEACHING BY FEBRUARY 15th!!!
Recommended 15-18 credit hours	Recommended 15-18 credit hours

Senior Year
Semester VII	Semester VIII
Apply for Admission to Teacher Education (pass Praxis I; 2.7 GPA – See the Coordinator for Art Education) The rule is that students must be admitted to Teacher Education one full semester prior to student teaching – The last day of add period (the first week of classes) is the last chance for students who wish to student teach in the spring to meet the requirements! VERY LAST CHANCE FOR SPRING STUDENT TEACHING ART 363 Teaching and Curriculum Methods: Elementary (SI) ART 365 Teaching and Curriculum Methods: Secondary Select Art or Art Related Electives Select Education Courses from another discipline within the Art Department or College (general electives)	ART 463 Student Teaching: Elementary ART 465 Student Teaching: Secondary Take Praxis II (recommended, no longer required at this point in licensure process for undergraduates Complete Art Education Teaching Portfolio (includes the Advvanced Technology Competencies for Educators) Apply for Licensure (see Teachers Academy Office, 319 Curry Bldg.) at the end of student teaching. Many students find that they will need to take 18 hours a couple of semesters or plan a summer school session to fulfill the 128 hours for the degree.
Recommended 15 credit hours	Recommended 12 credit hours
Many students find that they will need to take 18 hours, at least 3 semesters, or plan a summer school session to fulfill the 128 hours for the degree. Seniors must participate in an experience which will prepare them for the professional world of exhibiting. ALL BFA majors are required to enter the annual Senior Juried Exhibition. This exhibition is competitive and works are selected for a show that is installed at the Weatherspoon Art Museum. The prospectus forms are available in the Art Department Office by October and seniors are eligible to submit works 1 semester prior to their graduation date. The jurying takes place in February for an exhibition that is installed in March through April.