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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Art Education (B.A.)
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Program: B.A. Art Education (All-Grade Education Program)
Department of Art and Design
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Visual Arts Building 117 ~ 260-481-6705 ~ Art and Design
Upon completion of their degrees, all B.A in Art Education students should be able to demonstrate learning outcomes:
- Develop creative ways to solve problems in arts and crafts media and competency in drawing in order to visualize ideas.
- Develop an ability to enhance their own artwork through an understanding of the major movements in art history and awareness of major contemporary artists in a student’s area of concentration; develop an ability to lead students through museum settings to enhance their understanding of art history.
- Effectively analyze and critique artwork in spoken and written forms, using sophisticated vocabulary and making appropriate references to contemporary and historical circumstances.
- Implement 2D design principles in order to create compelling and effective artwork in a variety of media, including black and white, color, and digital imagery. Implement 3D design principles in a variety of media to articulate form and space.
- Develop verbal and written communication visual literacy skills for effective professional communication for presentation of artwork.
- Develop an understanding of the significance of art education in the classroom and the community, as well as the history of education in the United States.
- Develop an understanding of the language of art, how it relates to the social and cultural experiences of P-12 students, and how it is best taught in schools.
- Develop a working knowledge of state and national standards and how they are connected to learning experiences in the art curriculum.
- Develop knowledge of teaching methods, learning strategies, art processes and materials for teaching art in the classroom, elementary through secondary.
- Develop an understanding of a theme-based, interdisciplinary approach to art education.
- Develop an understanding of child development, special needs, and how these topics relate to approaches to teaching art in the inclusive classroom.
- Develop knowledge about art and its significance in a variety of cultures and how a multicultural approach operates in the art curriculum.
- Demonstrate artistic ability in portfolio reviews and the senior exhibition.
- Demonstrate proficiency in teaching through observations and the capstone student teaching semester.
Accreditation:
- The Department of Art and Design is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Program Delivery:
- Department of Art and Design courses are offered on campus, with some distance and hybrid course offerings.
Declaring this major:
Each student enters the program as a Bachelor of Art student. Students wishing to pursue the B.A. in Art Education degree must submit a portfolio of their first and second-year work to attain formal acceptance into the program. Each petitioning student must apply to present their work through the Department of Art & Design office in the semester in which they complete all second-year classes. The portfolio should consist of 20-24 works, with at least one piece of work from each second-year Fundamentals course. It is mandatory that students seek faculty advice, especially from faculty whose area students intend to apply, on which works to submit for review.
B.A. in Art Education Portfolio Review Outcome:
A student applying for acceptance into the B.A. in Art Education program from the B.A. program may be accepted, deferred or denied. A student’s acceptance into the B.A. in Art Education program will allow them to advance into 300 level studio classes as a declared Art Education major. A deferred student will be asked to re-submit their portfolio for B.A. in Art Education consideration after re-taking requested classes. A student denied entry into the B.A. in Art Education will continue in the B.A. program. Denied students can apply one additional time for review into the B.A. in Art Education program with permission from the department chair.
The Bachelor of Art in Art Education degree is divided into three parts; 33 credit hours of General Education, 63 credit hours of Content Field (12 credits of art history, 45 credits of art studio courses, and 6 credits of art education methods courses), and 24 credit hours of Professional Education classes. A 3.00 GPA in the Content Field and a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for this license. A total of 120 credits is required for graduation.
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Credits |
| I. General Education |
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33 |
| II. Content Field |
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60 |
| III. Professional Education |
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27 |
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Total |
120 |
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General Education Requirements Credits: 33
General Education Requirements
- A grade of C- or better is required in each course used to satisfy the Purdue University Fort Wayne general education requirements.
- Includes AD 11100 & AD 11201 & EDU 34001; these courses double-count in both Art History and General Education credits.
- No remedial courses that do not count towards a degree are allowed in General Education or General Studies Elective area.
Category A1 Written Communication: Credits 6
Category A2 Speaking and Listening: Credits 3
Content Area Credits: 60
Specific Degree Requirements for the B.A. Art Education program - Second Year Portfolio Review
Each student enters the program as a Bachelor of Art student. Students wishing to pursue the B.A. in Art Education degree must submit a portfolio of their first and second-year work to attain formal acceptance into the program.
Please refer to “Declaring this Major” above for complete information on the portfolio review process and outcomes.
AD 10101 - Art Appreciation and any Non-major studio classes do not count towards degree requirements.
Art History Requirements Credits: 12
AD 11100 - History of Art I: Prehistoric to Medieval and AD 11201 - History of Art II: Renaissance to Contemporary both count twice; once for Art History requirements, and again as General Education requirements.
AD 11100 and AD 11201 are both pre-requisites for Advanced Art History courses.
First Year Foundation Studio Requirements Credits: 18
First Year Foundation Portfolio Review Checkpoint
All students in the Department of Art and Design must submit a portfolio of their first-year foundation course work to be reviewed by department faculty at the end of all completed first-year foundation courses, usually in the spring semester. Student portfolios should consist of 12 examples of work, consisting of two pieces from each of the first year foundation studio classes. Work from outside of these classes will not be accepted for consideration, therefore careful storage and documentation of student work is essential for success. The review is a checkpoint to assure that students have met adequate quality standards in the first year of their foundation program. Upon a satisfactory portfolio review, students will continue in the second year foundation courses.
Second Year Foundation Studio Requirements: Credits 18
AD 3-D Studio Electives 6 Cr.
AD 3-D studio elective courses can not be repeated for credit towards the Art Education B.A. degree.
AD Studio Electives 3 Cr. - Choose one:
Art and Design Studio Electives - courses have pre-requisites; students should work with their advisors on course progression.
B.A. in Art Education Portfolio Review
Students who wish to enter the B.A. in Art Education program must submit a portfolio of their second-year foundation course work to be reviewed by department faculty at the end of all completed second-year foundation courses, usually in the spring. Student portfolios should consist of 18 examples of work from the second year foundation studio classes, including at least two examples of work from each class. Work from outside of these classes will not be accepted for consideration, therefore careful storage and documentation of student work is essential for success. Please see “Declaring this Major” above for more information on the outcomes of the portfolio review.
It is mandatory that students seek faculty advice on which works to submit for review. Faculty evaluations will be based on a student’s strong knowledge and skills in:
- showing competence in representational drawing of volume, pictorial space, and the depiction of the human figure. An understanding of linear perspective should be evident.
- the ability to compose aesthetic element of line, tone/value, shape, texture, color, and 3D form in space.
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demonstrating technical and aesthetic excellence (for the 60 credit level) in your chosen major; i.e. drawing, ceramics, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture.
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(for 2D majors) drawing, painting, printmaking as well as the demonstration of competence and serious investigation in 3D media.
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(for 3D majors) ceramics, metalsmithing, and sculpture with competence and serious investigation in 2D media.
- Interview with faculty required.
B.A. in Art Education Portfolio Review Outcome
A student applying for acceptance into the B.A. in Art Education program from the B.A. program may be accepted, deferred or denied. A student’s acceptance into the B.A. in Art Education program will allow them to advance into Advanced Studio classes as a declared Art Education major. A deferred student will be asked to re-submit their portfolio for B.A. in Art Education consideration after re-taking requested classes. A student denied entry into the B.A. in Art Education will continue in the B.A. program. Denied students can apply one additional time for review into the B.A. in Art Education program with permission from the department chair.
Students accepted into the B.A. Art Education program must maintain a 2.7 GPA after the Second Year Portfolio Review.
Third Year Portfolio Review – Checkpoint for continuation in the B.A. Art Education program
Students at the end of their junior year, or upon completion of 84 credit hours, of which 48 credit hours must be studio courses, will submit a portfolio for review. The portfolio must work representing the best and fullest range of work completed in freshman, sophomore, and junior Art and Design courses. The Department will send out detailed information regarding this review to students prior to the review. Successful students will be allowed to enroll in their remaining coursework in both advanced studio and professional education requirements.
Third Year Portfolio Review Outcome
Students whose work does not meet the standards of the Department of Art and Design faculty may have their degree changed back to the Art and Design B.A. instead of the B.A. Art Education.
AD 3-D Studio Electives 3 Cr.
AD 3-D studio elective courses can not be repeated for credit towards the Art Education B.A. degree.
Advanced Studio Requirements Credits: 15
Advanced Art and Design Studio Electives:
- Five(5) advanced studio courses need to be fulfilled in this area.
- Advanced Studio courses have pre-requisites; students should work with their advisors to determine course progression.
Content Field Methods Credits: 6
- EDU 33001 - Foundations of Art Education and Methods I Cr. 3
Normally taken with Block 1 Professional Education. Field experience required.
Students must earn a B- or higher to earn credit towards the Art Education degree; course may be repeated to obtain a satisfactory grade. Credits / Units: 3 - EDU 43000 - Foundations of Art Education and Methods II Cr. 3
Normally taken with Block 2 Professional Education. Field experience required.
Students must earn a B- or higher to earn credit towards the Art Education degree; course may be repeated to obtain a satisfactory grade. Credits / Units: 3
Professional Education Requirements Credits: 21
Preprofessional Education Requirement
Pearson Basic Skills Testing & CASA (Core Academic Skills Assessment) must be completed before registering for all EDUC courses except EDUC 34001.
Pearson Basic Skills Testing & CASA (Core Academic Skills Assessment)
Pearson Basic Skills Testing or alternative measure (see your advisor for a list of approved alternatives)
- Test results must be turned into Department of Art and Design secretary prior to registering for Block 1.
- All areas of the Pearson Basic Skills test must be completed, passed, and recorded prior to registration into Block 1.
- The Department of Art and Design Second Year Portfolio Review must also be passed before entering Block 1.
- The Purdue Fort Wayne College of Professional Studies has information about study guides and testing schedules.
Block 1: Professional Education Requirements Credits: 6
Block 1 must be completed before entering Block 2.
EDUC M330 is normally taken with Block 1.
Block 2: Professional Education Credits: 3
Block 2 must be completed before student teaching.
EDUC M430 is normally taken with Block 2. Pearson Content Area Exam (Art Education Exam)
The Pearson Content Area exam must be passed and recorded prior to student teaching. Art History 11100 and 11201 (see above) should be taken just prior to this test.
Student Teaching Credits: 12
- Student must complete an application for student teaching one year before intended student teaching semester.
- Pass the Pearson Content Area exam Prior to student teaching.
- Student teaching consists of a 10 week placement in one school setting plus a 6 week placement in another school setting.
- Students must have a 3.0 GPA in order to student teach.
- Pedagogy test to be taken during student teaching semester.
Recommendations, Requirements, Transfers, and Policies
Recommendations
Students should schedule classes within the B.A. program under the guidance of the official departmental advisor.
Residence Requirements
For a bachelor’s degree, registration in and completion of at least 33 credits of resident course credit at the 200 level or above, including at least 15 credits at the 300 level or above, in courses applicable to the major.
Transfer and Returning Student Credit
All studio and art history courses transferred from another institution or former Purdue Fort Wayne art programs must be evaluated by appropriate faculty in the Department of Art and Design program before they may be applied to a major in Art and Design. See Transfer and Returning Student Credit Review.
Transfer and Returning Student Credit Review
Courses in studio art that have been transferred to Purdue Fort Wayne from another institution or former Purdue Fort Wayne art programs are not counted as part of the Art and Design major unless they have been reviewed by the Art and Design faculty. For a review of transferred studio credit, the student should provide the viewer with a portfolio consisting of representative work in each area (e.g. painting, sculpture, etc.) for which the transfer credit is desired. The portfolio should include both studies and finished work and be as encompassing as possible.
Academic Probation/Dismissal Policies
If a student does not meet the university’s GPA standard, they will be notified that they have been placed on academic probation and will be asked to make progress towards meeting campus standards. Department of Art and Design programs have their own academic standards as stated above. If a student is not meeting these standards, they will be notified and placed on departmental academic probation. If a student does not make positive progress towards meeting the academic standards of the department within twelve (12) credit hours of study, they will be subject to dismissal from the Department of Art and Design program.
Student Responsibilities
You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All request for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.
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