Art Education, B.F.A.

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The Art Education major prepares students for certification to teach art from grades Pre-K through 12. Students must have a 3.0 grade point average at the time of admittance and maintain that average throughout their time in the program. Placement is conducted through the School of Education and Professional Studies at Potsdam. A portfolio review is not required to enter the program.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Art Education B.F.A. students will be able to:

   • develop the necessary dispositions to be a reflective practitioner of art education.
   • consistently use effective assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
   • exhibit the ability to communicate an understanding of the importance of the arts in society and in arts education.
   • demonstrate a basic knowledge of art history.

Program Requirements

Required Art Studio Courses: 20 Credits

ARTH 101 - Survey of Art: Ancient to Renaissance 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 102 - Survey of Art: Renaissance to Modern 3 Credit(s)
300/400 Level Art History Elective 3 Credit(s)
ARTH 105 - Issues in Art 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 110 - Foundations of Drawing I 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 120 - Color and Design 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 130 - Three-Dimensional Design 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 211 - Foundations of Drawing II 4 Credit(s)

Elective Art Studio Courses: 24 Credits

ARTS 3XX - Studio Level 1 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 3XX - Studio Level 1 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 3XX - Studio Level 1 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 3XX - Studio Level 1 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 3XX - Studio Level 1 4 Credit(s)
ARTS 3XX - Studio Level 2 4 Credit(s)

Required Cognate Courses: 6 Credits

HLTH 230 - School Health (CA, SAVE, DASA) 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 220 - Child Development 3 Credit(s)

Required Internship: 1 Credit

INTD 491 - Art Education Internship 1 Credit(s)

Required Art Education Courses: 23 Credits

ARTE 301 - Art Education Child/ Adolescent 3 Credit(s)
ARTE 302 - Methods and Materials in Art Education 3 Credit(s)
ARTE 403 - Art Education: Curriculum Design 3 Credit(s)
ARTE 404 - Art Education Senior Seminar 2 Credit(s)
ARTE 405 - Student Teaching Pre K-6 6 Credit(s) and
ARTE 406 - Student Teaching Grades 7-12 6 Credit(s)
or
ARTE 407 - Student Teaching Pre K-6 12 Credit(s)
or
ARTE 408 - Student Teaching 7-12 12 Credit(s)

Required Education Courses: 12 Credits

EDLS 201 - Principles of Education 0-3 Credit(s)
EDLS 307 - Literacy Education in the Arts Disciplines 3 Credit(s)
EDLS 315 - Teaching Students With Special Needs: Grades 5-12 3 Credit(s)
EDLS 320 - Education, Research, Assessment & Evaluation 3 Credit(s)

Notes

Student Teaching for Art Education Candidates

Students who successfully complete the program will achieve New York State Initial Certification in Art Education. Student teaching is a college-supervised experience in participating schools in New York State.
Since the student teaching experience is considered a full-time commitment, the following regulations apply:

No simultaneous coursework is permitted during the student teaching assignment.
Any employment during the student teaching assignment must be approved by the Sponsor Teacher and the Student Teaching Supervisor, and notification given to the Coordinator of Art Education.
Any volunteer activities that could interfere with the student teaching assignment must be approved by the Sponsor Teacher and the Student Teaching supervisor, and notification given to the Coordinator of Art Education

Student Teaching in Art is a full semester course consisting, in most cases, of two distinctly different teaching experiences. These experiences must include contact with elementary students (PK-6) and secondary students (7-12).
Art Education majors cannot have an Art Studio minor
Art Education majors can double major in Visual Arts (BFA) or Graphic Design & New Media (BFA). One degree is awarded for double majors with the same degree type.