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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art: Art Education Concentration, B.A.


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Art + Design (AR)


The Art foundation courses provide broad experience in conceptual thinking as well as technique in order to provide students with an opportunity to determine and develop strengths and interests. A concentration need not be selected until the second year of full-time study.

Major Requirements


Major in Art with choice of Art Education or Art Therapy. A maximum of 60 hours in any single subject is allowed.

Graduation requirements for the Art major in Art Education and Art Therapy include an optional Senior Exhibit.

Art Education Concentration


Students wishing to become K-12 art teachers must major in art and minor in Secondary Education . Art Foundation courses plus:

Technology Requirement


Computer competency is met by AR 271 , ED 184  or CS 210 .

Additional Information


A program approved by the State of Missouri is offered. Kansas certification requirements may be completed concurrently. Students who wish to become art teachers must see both an art and an education advisor to ensure that all requirements are met. See the education section of the catalog for more information.

Outcomes


Each art major should be able to:

Outcome 1.

Understand the stylistic, cultural and social concepts and characteristics of the major artistic periods (AR 181 , AR 183 , AR 387 )

Outcome 2.

Understand principles of color theory, space, and form within two-dimensional and three-dimensional space (AR 117 , AR 218 , AR 219 )

Outcome 3.

Possess fundamental technical skill in various media including drawing, photography and others (AR 111 , AR 221 , AR 231 , AR 261 , AR 351 , AR 365 ).

Art Education Outcomes


In addition to the art major outcomes, each art education major should also be able to:

Outcome 1.

Develop and implement an art program for elementary and secondary school (AR 111 , AR 212 , AR 221 , AR 231 , AR 261 ).

Assessment


The outcomes for Art + Design majors are assessed through a combination of written and performance examinations, performance assignments, and portfolio of completed projects.

Students must have a minimum grade of “C” for all Art courses. Students may not repeat an art course more than one time.

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