School of Education
Art Education
Education Bachelor's Degree Programs
Art Education students will become knowledgeable about the aesthetic experience through a variety of hands-on practices. A degree in art education qualifies you to apply for a state license to teach art in grades K-12.
Why should I earn an art education degree at BVU?
Support
BVU strives to help every student be successful with free tutoring and career services, as well as mentoring and wellness programs, to help build your future.
Versatility
Preparation in the areas of ceramics, painting, sculpture, graphic design, printmaking, theory, art history, exhibition, and portfolio gives our students a well-rounded art education.
Art Education Opportunities
A degree in art education can lead to a career educating students K-12 in a formal school setting, designing recreational curriculum, curating programs for museums, or creating community art programs.
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Art at BVU
BVU’s dedicated studios are large, contemporary, and versatile. Students have easy and ample access to high-end tools and equipment to further their exploration in:
- Metal Shop
- Ceramics
- Woodshop
- Printmaking
- Gallery Spaces
- Mac Lab
Explore the Center for Sculpture and Ceramics
Art Education Courses
- Major in Art Education K-8
Art Education Core Courses
(24 credit hours)
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ARTD
180
Art Foundations: Drawing
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ARTD
185
Art Foundations: 3D Design
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ARTD
190
Art Foundations: Digital Design
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ARTD
195
Portfolio Review
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ARTD
240
Visual Literacy and Criticism
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ARTD
250
Life Drawing
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ARTD
280
Business of Art
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ARTD
304
Critical Issues in Modern and Contemporary Art
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ARTD
492
Art and Design Capstone
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ARTD
493
Art and Design Practicum
Visual Art and Design Studio Courses
(15 credit hours)
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ARTD
310
Painting
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ARTD
320
Sculpture
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ARTD
330
Ceramics
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ARTD 340 Introduction to Printmaking or ARTD 342 Experimental Printmaking
Choose 3 credit hours from
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ARTD
301
Ancient through Roman Art History
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ARTD
302
Early Christian through Mannerism Art History
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ARTD
303
Baroque to Modern Art
Major in Art Education with Teaching Licensure (K-8)
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EDUC
451
K-8 Art Methods and Field Experience
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TEAC
418
Student Teaching in Elementary Art
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Plus requirements listed under elementary education and education core
- Major in Art Education 5-12
Art Education Core Courses
(24 credit hours)
-
ARTD
180
Art Foundations: Drawing
-
ARTD
185
Art Foundations: 3D Design
-
ARTD
190
Art Foundations: Digital Design
-
ARTD
195
Portfolio Review
-
ARTD
240
Visual Literacy and Criticism
-
ARTD
250
Life Drawing
-
ARTD
280
Business of Art
-
ARTD
304
Critical Issues in Modern and Contemporary Art
-
ARTD
492
Art and Design Capstone
-
ARTD
493
Art and Design Practicum
Visual Art and Design Studio Courses
(15 credit hours)
-
ARTD
310
Painting
-
ARTD
320
Sculpture
-
ARTD
330
Ceramics
-
ARTD 340 Introduction to Printmaking or ARTD 342 Experimental Printmaking
Choose 3 credit hours from
-
ARTD
301
Ancient through Roman Art History
-
ARTD
302
Early Christian through Mannerism Art History
-
ARTD
303
Baroque to Modern Art
Major in Art Education with Teaching Licensure (5-12)
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SEDU
365
Methods of Reading in the Content Areas and Field Experience (Secondary Majors and Post Baccalaureate)
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SEDU
401
Methods of Teaching Secondary Art and Field Experience
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TEAC
428
Student Teaching in Secondary Art
-
Plus requirements for secondary education and education core
- Major in Art Education K-12
Art Education Core Courses
(24 credit hours)
-
ARTD
180
Art Foundations: Drawing
-
ARTD
185
Art Foundations: 3D Design
-
ARTD
190
Art Foundations: Digital Design
-
ARTD
195
Portfolio Review
-
ARTD
240
Visual Literacy and Criticism
-
ARTD
250
Life Drawing
-
ARTD
280
Business of Art
-
ARTD
304
Critical Issues in Modern and Contemporary Art
-
ARTD
492
Art and Design Capstone
-
ARTD
493
Art and Design Practicum
Visual Art and Design Studio Courses
(15 credit hours)
-
ARTD
310
Painting
-
ARTD
320
Sculpture
-
ARTD
330
Ceramics
-
ARTD 340 Introduction to Printmaking or ARTD 342 Experimental Printmaking
Choose 3 credit hours from
-
ARTD
301
Ancient through Roman Art History
-
ARTD
302
Early Christian through Mannerism Art History
-
ARTD
303
Baroque to Modern Art
Major in Art Education with Teaching Licensure (K-8 and 5-12)
-
EDUC
451
K-8 Art Methods and Field Experience
-
TEAC
418
Student Teaching in Elementary Art
-
SEDU
365
Methods of Reading in the Content Areas and Field Experience (Secondary Majors and Post Baccalaureate)
-
SEDU
401
Methods of Teaching Secondary Art and Field Experience
-
TEAC
428
Student Teaching in Secondary Art
-
Plus requirements for secondary education and education core
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