Visual Art (Teaching) Major, B.A./B.S.

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A secondary education teaching major (grades 5-12)

Teaching Major Grade & GPA Requirement

Students completing a teaching major must earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, a 2.75 major GPA, and a grade of C or better in all courses applied toward degree requirements.

Teacher Certification (Art)

Note: Review the College of Liberal Arts Teacher Certification Policy in the College of Liberal Arts section of this bulletin. Also, review the procedures and regulations for students in teaching programs in the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education section of the bulletin.

Visual Art (Teaching) (51 hours)

Required Courses (45 hours)

ART 103 - Color and Design Credits: 3
ART 104 - Design in Materials Credits: 3
ART 105 - Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 205 - Figure Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTD 274 - Introduction to Digital Photo Imaging Credits: 3 or
ARTD 275 - Computer Graphic Arts Credits: 3
ART 311 - Painting I Credits: 3
ART 313 - Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 315 - Jewelry I Credits: 3
ART 341 - Sculpture I Credits: 3 or
ART 351 - Woodworking I Credits: 3
ART 361 - Printmaking I Credits: 3
ARTE 397 - Materials and Methods in Secondary Art Education Credits: 3
HUM 221 - The Western Tradition in Art History I Credits: 3
HUM 222 - The Western Tradition in Art History II Credits: 3
Select two upper-level Art History courses Credits: 6
ARTH 323 - Ancient Greek Art Credits: 3
ARTH 327 - Medieval Art Credits: 3
ARTH 335 - Asian Art Credits: 3
ARTH 343 - Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ARTH 344 - Baroque Art Credits: 3
ARTH 353 - 19th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 354 - 20th Century Art Credits: 3
ARTH 355 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
ARTH 490 - Special Problems in Art History Credits: 3

Elective Courses (6 hours)

Select 6 credit hours from art course offerings, as directed by advisor.

Secondary Education Licensure minor

Students seeking a teaching major that leads to licensure as a secondary school teacher (grades 5-12) are required to complete the Secondary Education Licensure Minor .