Apr 10, 2025

2022-2023 General Catalog

2022-2023 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Art Education (B.F.A.)

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Program Summary

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art Education focuses on art and design, art history, and instructional methods. Students have ample opportunities to master various media, engage with artists, teachers, and museum professionals, and complete field experiences at K-12 schools. The degree prepares students to receive licensure at the secondary level (grades 7-12). In addition, as part of the degree, students may pursue an endorsement to teach at the elementary level (grades K-6) or explore museum education or art therapy options.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
Transfer students must complete at least 50% of their art credits at SUU.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Knowledge Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Knowledge Area requirements.

Art Education Curriculum (58 Credits)

Select One Track (15 Credits)

2-D Focus Track

Select 9 Credits from the Following

ART 2500 - Introduction to Illustration 3 Credit(s)
ART 3320 - Silkscreen/Relief 3 Credit(s)
ART 3420 - Aqueous Media 3 Credit(s)
ART 3450 - Portrait and Figure Painting 3 Credit(s)
ART 3510 - Visual Development 3 Credit(s)
ART 3520 - Narrative Illustration 3 Credit(s)
ART 4110 - Drawing III 3 Credit(s)
ART 4410 - Painting II 3 Credit(s)
ART 4510 - Visual Development Studio 3 Credit(s)
ART 4520 - Conceptual Illustration 3 Credit(s)

Select 6 Credits from the Following

Any ART or ARTH 3000- or 4000-level courses

3-D Focus Track

ART 3610 - Intermediate Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing Emphasis 3 Credit(s)
ART 3620 - Intermediate Ceramics: Hand-building and Sculpture 3 Credit(s)
Any ART or ARTH 3000- or 4000-level courses 6 Credit(s)

Select One of the Following

ART 3720 - Multi-Media Sculpture 3 Credit(s)
ART 4610 - Advanced Ceramics I 3 Credit(s)

New Media Focus Track

Select 9 Credits from the Following

ART 2800 - Advanced Black and White Photography 3 Credit(s)
ART 3210 - Typography I 3 Credit(s)
ART 3230 - Graphic Design I 3 Credit(s)
ART 3240 - Typography II 3 Credit(s)
ART 3250 - User Experience Design I 3 Credit(s)
ART 3800 - Photography Principles: Color / Digital 3 Credit(s)
ART 4230 - Graphic Design II 3 Credit(s)

Select 6 Credits from the Following

Any ART or ARTH 3000- or 4000-level courses

Art Education (30-33 Credits)

To qualify for a teaching license in Art Education, students must also complete an adapted sequence of professional education courses through the Department of Teacher Education . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Development. Please consult your advisor or the Department of Teacher Education for further instruction.

Art Education Core (12 Credits)

ART 3910 - Principles of Art Education 3 Credit(s)
ART 4900 - Secondary Art Teaching Methods 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 2400 - Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credit(s)
SPED 2030 - Educating Exceptional Students 3 Credit(s)

Select One Option (6-9 Credits)

Art Therapy Option

PSY 1010 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s) (credits are not counted twice if taken as General Education)
PSY 1100 - Lifespan Development 3 Credit(s)
PSY 2010 - Psychology as a Science and Profession 3 Credit(s)

Select One of the Following

PSY 3600 - Stress and Pain 3 Credit(s)
PSY 3650 - Health Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 4340 - Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credit(s)

K-6 Endorsement Option

ART 3900 - Art for Elem Teachers 1.5 Credit(s)
ART 4890 - Internship 0.5 Credit(s) (complete 1.5 credits) 1.5 Credit(s)
ELED 4000 - Creative Arts Integration in Elementary Education 3 Credit(s)

Museum Education Option

ART 3080 - Gallery and Museum Practices 3 Credit(s)
ART 4890 - Internship 0.5 Credit(s) (complete 1 credit) 1 Credit(s)
ART 4910 - Education in a Museum Environment 3 Credit(s)

Student Teaching (12 Credits)

ART 4980 - Student Teaching 3 Credit(s)
SCED 4520 - Practicum/Induction Seminar 3 Credit(s)
SCED 4980 - Secondary Student Teaching 6 Credit(s)

Free Electives (0-8 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Art Education (B.F.A.)

Program Summary

Program Information

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

Art Education Curriculum (58 Credits)

Art Foundation (31 Credits)

Advanced Art (12 Credits)

Select One of the Following (3 Credits)

Select One Track (15 Credits)

2-D Focus Track

Select 9 Credits from the Following

Select 6 Credits from the Following

3-D Focus Track

Select One of the Following

New Media Focus Track

Select 9 Credits from the Following

Select 6 Credits from the Following

Art Education (30-33 Credits)

Art Education Core (12 Credits)

Select One Option (6-9 Credits)

Art Therapy Option

Select One of the Following

K-6 Endorsement Option

Museum Education Option

Student Teaching (12 Credits)

Free Electives (0-8 Credits)

Total Credits, B.F.A. Degree: 120-126