2014-2015 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Art Education (Teacher Certification)
The art education program enables students to meet certification requirements for teaching visual art in Michigan elementary and secondary schools.
Degree Requirements: All students entering art education must follow the program leading to LQ certification (K-12 comprehensive with no teachable minor).
Entering students in art education or degree-holding students wishing teacher certification must complete 75 credits in art, including four introductory studios and a studio emphasis chosen from ceramics, metalsmithing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or visual studies.
General Education: In the GVSU general education requirements, the foundations section lists ART 101 - Introduction to Art as a choice. ART 101 is not required for the B.F.A., B.A., or B.S. in Art and Design. Some of the material in Art 101 will be duplicated in the required coursework. Art and Design majors are advised to take one of the other classes in the general education Arts category.
Requirements for a Major in Art Education
Degree Cognates
B.A. Degree Cognates:
- Foreign language (third-semester proficiency in a foreign language).
B.S. Degree Cognates:
- Science: select three courses from the following list:
- CIS 150 - Introduction to Computing (3 credits) OR PHI 103 - Logic (3 credits)
- STA 215 - Introductory Applied Statistics (3 credits)
- STA 216 - Intermediate Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Foundations Review and Courses
After completing the foundations program (ART 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 157), all art students are evaluated for entrance into the design and fine arts programs. All art students are required to submit their collective work for faculty review. Based on the review, students may be asked to do remedial work and submit to a second review. If a second review is unsuccessful, the student will be asked to leave his or her degree program.
Foundations Credits: 18 (Must be taken during freshman year):
- ART 150 - Foundations: 2-D Design (3 credits)
- ART 151 - Foundations: 3-D Design (3 credits)
- ART 152 - Foundations: Color and Design (3 credits)
- ART 153 - Creative Problem Solving (3 credits)
- ART 155 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing I (3 credits)
- ART 157 - Foundations: Introduction to Drawing II (3 credits)
Art History Requirements Credits: 12
- Art History electives Credits: 6
- ART 221 - Survey of Art History I (3 credits)
- ART 222 - Survey of Art History II (3 credits)
Art Education Requirements
Required Courses:
- ART 332 - Introduction to Art Education (3 credits)
- ART 333 - Curriculum Development and Practice (3 credits)
- ART 335 - Digital Creativity (3 credits)
- ART 495 - Issues in Art (Capstone) (3 credits)
Note: Art methodology courses (ART 332, 333, and 335) must be taken before arranging for teacher assisting and directed teaching. Students should consult the College of Education for the specific requirements concerning teacher assisting and student directed teaching.
Note: Completion of the art history requirements (see above) of the B.A. or B.S. program is a prerequisite for ART 495.
Four introductory studio courses at the 200 level. Select four courses from the following list:
- ART 245 - Introduction to Jewelry and Metalsmithing (3 credits)
- ART 260 - Introduction to Painting (3 credits)
- ART 265 - Introduction to Printmaking (3 credits)
- ART 270 - Introduction to Sculpture (3 credits)
- ART 275 - Introduction to Ceramics (3 credits)
Two drawing courses selected from:
- ART 257 - Life Drawing (3 credits)
- ART 258 - Intermediate Drawing (3 credits)
- ART 355 - Advanced Drawing I (3 credits)
Two intermediate studio emphasis courses. Credits: 6
One advanced studio emphasis course. Credits: 3
Two studio art or art education electives. Credits: 6
Additional Requirements
Prerequisite Courses:
- PSY 301 - Child Development Credits: 1 to 3
- EDF 315 - Diverse Perspectives on Education (3 credits)
- EDI 337 - Introduction to Learning and Assessment (3 credits)
- Requirements for admission to Assisted and Student Directed Teaching, please consult with Art Education/COE advisor for specific requirements.
Note: These prerequisite courses require a 2.7 GPA or better, with no grade lower than a "C".
Michigan Basic Skills Test (#96 Basic Skills Test - Michigan Test for Teacher Certification): must be complete prior to submitting application to the College of Education.
Application to the College of Education: Admission to the College of Education requires a minimum 3.00 GPA (75 credit hours) in the art major. If students do not have a 3.00 GPA they may apply for a Secondary Review Process that includes passing the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) (#95 Visual Arts Education).
Certificate Requirement: Pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) (www.mttc.nesinc.com), #95 Visual Arts Education, in the content area before graduation.