ART EDUCATION
(Certification, Pre Art Therapy, Community Service)
College: Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance
Degree: B. A. or B. S.
Limited Access: NO
Contact: Dr. David Gussak or Dr. Annina Guyas
Address: 028 William Johnston Bldg., FSU
Tallahassee, FL 32306-1232
Phone: (850) 644-5473
E-Mail: dgussak@fsu.edu;; aguyasl@fsu.edu
Description of Major
The Art Education curriculum provides for the professional training of art teachers. Three tracks are available:
Certification - This program for educating art teachers combines information about art, the learning needs of children, and the development of self. Students completing this program qualify for Florida Teacher Certification in Art, K-12. Most students pursue this track.
Pre Art Therapy - This track has been designed to prepare teachers of art to work with special populations in the public schools or other settings. Emphasis is placed on expanded awareness of special populations and expressive techniques in art. Students in this track are expected to complete teacher certification requirements. Contact the department for additional requirements for this track.
Community Service – this track is for students who are interested in community service and the arts, including museums, art centers, or other settings. Students in this track are expected to complete teacher certification requirements. In lieu of student teaching, students conduct a full-time internship in a community arts organization and, therefore, do not qualify for Florida Teacher Certification in Art.
Prerequisite Coursework: 0 hours beyond other requirements
Pre-education Core (9 hours; all are also counted in the major program)
All are also included in major coursework.
EDF X005 (3) Introduction to Education
* EDG X701 (3) Teaching Diverse Populations
EME X 040 (3) Intro. to Educational Technology (FSU students take ARE 4455 Computers in Education and Art)
*In addition to EDG X701, a minimum of 6 hrs. with an international or diversity focus is required. Eligible courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the AA or baccalaureate degree. Foreign language courses may be used to meet this requirement.
Art Education Program Prerequisites (27 hours)
It is recommended that students take the following lower level courses during the freshman and sophomore years. Some courses may also satisfy Liberal Studies (general education) and/or major requirements.
ART 1201C (3) Methods and Concepts I
ART 1300C (3) Drawing I
ART 2301 (3) Drawing II or ARH 3001 (FSU students may take ART 2003C Survey of Art Practices)
ARH X050 (ARH 3056 at FSU) (3) History and Criticism of Art I
ARH X051 (ARH 3057 at FSU) (3) History and Criticism of Art II
ART XXXX (6) Two 2000-level studio art courses (Painting or Printmaking recommended)
ART X202 or ART 2201 (3)
One of the following courses: ART X510, ART X400, ART X4XX, ART X1XX, ART X110, ART X470.
Note: Other courses might serve as acceptable alternatives to these common program prerequisites. Please see http://www.facts.org/cgi-bin/eaglec for a current list of approved substitutes.
Students who elect to complete the B. A. degree will be required to complete a foreign language through the intermediate (2220 or equivalent) level. Also required are 9 additional hours in the fields of history and humanities; major coursework may satisfy this requirement.
Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
1. Admission to FSU as a degree-seeking student
2. A grade point average of 2.5 overall, and a grade point average of 3.0 in major courses
Students seeking admission to teacher education must meet the following requirements:
1. meet the general criteria for transfer into an FSU degree-granting program (see Bulletin),
2. complete Liberal Studies requirements or an A.A. degree with a grade of "C-" or higher in each freshman English and each basic mathematics course
3. complete the Art Education Program Prerequisites listed above
4. complete the Pre-education core listed above
5. achieve a passing score on each section of the CLAST or general knowledge portion of the FTCE.
6. achieve an overall 2.5 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in art courses.
7. Students are required to be fingerprinted and pass a security clearance prior to admission to the major program of studies.
Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored
each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a
timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.
You may view the map for this major at
www.academic-guide.fsu.edu.
Major Program of Studies at FSU: 84 hours
NOTE: Program completion includes passing the general knowledge, professional knowledge, and subject area tests that are required for teacher certification in the state of Florida. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required in art and art education as a prerequisite for Student Teaching. Students should consult with a departmental advisor to determine teacher certification requirements and changes in art education requirements.
Art Studio/Art History Core (27 hours):
ART 1201C (3) Methods and Concepts I
ART 1300C (3) Drawing I
ART 2003C (3) Survey of Art Practices
ART 2301C (3) Drawing II or ART 3300C (3) Life Drawing
ART 2xxx or 3xxxx (3) Painting
ART 2xxxx or 3xxx (3) Printmaking, Relief, or Silkscreen
9 hours in Ceramics/Sculpture
Art History/Aesthetics Core (9 hours)
ARH 3056 (3) History and Criticism of Art I
ARH 3057 (3) History and Criticism of Art II
ARH 3xxx or ARH 4 xxxx (3) Art History
Major Area of Concentration (6 hours):
Two related courses are required in painting drawing photography computer graphics, ceramics, fibers, sculpture, printmaking, small metals, graphic design, art history, or art therapy.
Art Education Core (30 hours):
ARE 4042 (3) Theory and Practice I
ARE 4043 (3) Theory and Practice II
ARE 4144 (3) Human Development and Learning in Art
ARE 4455 (3) Computer Graphics in Art Education
ARE 4550C (3) Art Therapy/Special Populations
ARE 4930 (3) Aesthetics of Art and Visual Culture
ARE 4940 (9) Student Teaching in Art
ARE 4950 (3) Portfolio
Professional Education Core (12 hours):
EDF 1005 (3) Introduction to Education
EDG 2701 (3) Teaching Diverse Populations
TSL 4324 (3) ESOL Instruction
RED 4335 (3) Reading in the Content Area
Pre-Art Therapy Track. Optional, 12 hours.
Pre-Art Therapy students complete a minor in Psychology. Recommended courses:
PSY 2012 (3) General Psychology
PPE 3003 (3) Psychology of Personality
CLP 4143 (3) Abnormal Psychology
DEP 3103 (3) Child Psychology
DEP 3305 (3) Psychology of Adolescent Development
DEP 4204 (3) Psychology of Exceptional Child
Community Service Track.
This track requires that the student take all courses for certification with the exception of student teaching. In lieu of student teaching, students complete a full-time internship in a community arts organization. Contact an advisor for appropriate placement. Unlike the Certification Program and the Pre-Art Therapy Track, students in the Community Services Track will not be certified to teach in the public schools.
Computer Skills Competency: 0 hours beyond major. ARE 4455 (3).
Oral Communication Competency: 0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 120*
Pre-education Core 9* (also included in major total)
Art Ed. Program Prerequisites 27* (also apply toward major)
General Education/Liberal Studies 36*
Major Coursework 84*
Minor Coursework 0-12 (A minor in Psychology is required for Pre-Art Therapy option)
Computer Skills 0 beyond major coursework
Oral Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total hours to at least 120
* Many courses in this program may apply toward more than one requirement (examples—ARH required for the major may also apply toward the Humanities area of Liberal Studies; pre-education core courses also apply to major coursework). With careful planning, all requirements may be completed in 120 hours.
Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.
4. Florida State is committed to increasing the proportion of teacher candidates who have historically been underrepresented among Florida's public school teachers. Applicants representing such groups will be considered for exceptions to the general admissions criteria.
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Art Teacher: Private or public elementary, middle, junior and senior high schools; Art Teacher: College, junior colleges (additional coursework, advanced degree); Art Teacher for special populations: rehabilitation centers, hospitals, special schools.
Representative Employers: School boards, hospitals/rehabilitation centers, community recreation programs, mental health agencies, colleges, museums.
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