Program Overview
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education at Texas Tech University prepares students to become effective art educators in diverse settings. The program emphasizes contemporary art theories, art history, and teaching methodologies. Students gain practical experience through field practica and student teaching, preparing them for licensure as art educators in Texas and a variety of careers in art education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in art education
prepares students to be art educators in public schools and community settings. The program emphasizes contemporary theories and artists through the study of multiple and diverse visual cultures. Students participate in field practica in public schools and community settings before student teaching.
Objectives:
- Prepare students to be effective art educators in diverse settings.
- Develop students' understanding of contemporary art and art history.
- Provide students with the skills and knowledge to teach art effectively.
- Prepare students for licensure as art educators in Texas.
Program Description:
The program requires 55 semester hours of studio art and art history, 27-33 semester hours of professional education, and 41-51 semester hours of general requirements. The minimum number of hours required for art education is a total of 123 credit hours. A minimum of 40 credit hours of junior- and senior-level courses are required for graduation.
Outline:
First Year:
- Introduction to Art
- 2D Design
- Drawing I
- Art History Survey I
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Essentials of College Rhetoric
Summer I:
- U.S. History
- Mathematics
Summer II:
- U.S. History
Second Year:
- Topics in Art Education
- Art History Survey III
- 2-D Distribution Credit
- 3-D Distribution Credit
- American Government
Third Year:
- Contemporary Art Pedagogies
- Adolescents, Multiliteracies, and Content Area Learning
- 2-D Distribution Credit
- Studio Art Emphasis Credit
- Exceptional Children and Youth
Fourth Year:
- Art Methods and Pedagogies
- Studio Art Emphasis Credit
- Additional Art History Credit
- Life and Physical Sciences
- Language, Philosophy, and Culture
- Student Teaching in Art V3-12
Assessment:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Formative assessment: This type of assessment is used throughout the program to provide feedback to students on their progress. Examples of formative assessment include:
- Class participation
- Quizzes
- Studio critiques
- Field practica
- Student teaching journals Examples of summative assessment include:
- Portfolio
- Comprehensive exam
- Student teaching performance
Teaching:
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Discussion: This method is used to encourage students to think critically about the material and to share their ideas with others.
- Studio: This method is used to provide students with hands-on experience in creating art.
- Field practica: This method is used to provide students with experience teaching art in public schools and community settings.
- Student teaching: This method is used to provide students with supervised teaching experience in public schools. The program's faculty are all experienced and qualified art educators. They are committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful art educators.
Careers:
Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in art education, including:
- Art teacher in public schools
- Art teacher in community colleges
- Museum educator
- Art gallery director
- Art therapist
- Arts administrator The program also prepares students for graduate study in art education.
Other:
- The program offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid to help students with the cost of tuition.
- The program has a strong alumni network that provides support to graduates as they transition into the workforce.
- The program requires students to complete a portfolio of their work.
- The program offers a variety of study abroad opportunities.
- The program has a dedicated career services advisor who can help students with their job search.
Disclaimer:
This information is based on the Texas Tech University 2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. The program may have changed since then.
