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Dec 04, 2024
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2018-2019 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.
Core Requirements
All students must complete the Avila University Core Curriculum as a part of their degree programs. The Core consists of a minimum of 39 credit hours that meet the requirements listed below. Please go to Core Curriculum for more information and to view all Core classes.
Core Foundations (9-11 credit hours)
Foundations requirements provide the basic skills essential for effective participation in other classes as well as the professional world.
Core Pillars & Levels (30 credit hours)
Pillars and Levels requirements address the breadth of knowledge expected of a liberal arts education and challenges students to integrate prior knowledge and create new ideas through higher levels of coursework.
Cross-Application Note: All courses that meet a Pillar also meet a Level and may meet a Designation requirement. Some courses taken for major and/or minor requirements may also meet Core requirements.
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Social Justice & Civic Life Pillar
(6 credit hours required) |
Creativity & Culture Pillar
(6 credit hours required)
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Belief & Reason Pillar
(6 credit hours required) |
Explorations of Nature Pillar
(6 credit hours required) |
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24 credit hours required
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ACQUIRE LEVEL |
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| TRANSFORM LEVEL |
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| 6 credit hours required |
CONTRIBUTE LEVEL |
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Core Designations
Core Component Designations requirements incorporate assignments and experiences focused on developing and deepening student understanding to prepare students for responsible lifelong contributions to the global community.
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Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(9 credit hours)
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Global Studies (GS)
(9 credit hours)
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Community Engagement (CE)
(3 credit hours)
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Transfer Students
The Core Component Designations requirement for transfer students is determined by the number of credit hours transferred to Avila University. Please see the Transfer Students page within this catalog.
Cross-Application
As noted above, courses can have multiple designations and thus meet multiple requirements at once.
Example: BI 215 - Humans & the Environment (3) meets all of the following requirements:
- Belief & Reason Nature Pillar
- Transform Level
- Global Studies (GS) Designation
- Major Requirement
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 Foundation Requirements for B.A. or B.F.A.
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 will be demonstrated by successful completion of:
Additional Information
A certification 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 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 portfolios 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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