Art Education

General Education Requirements 

English Composition
Select one of the following:6
College Composition I
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
or
College Composition II
Introduction to Professional Writing
College Composition III: Persuasive Writing
Speech Communication
Select one of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Intercultural Communication
Mathematics
Select one of the following:3
College Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Precalculus
Mathematics in Society
Calculus I
Elementary Statistics
Lab Science
Select two of the following:8
Concepts of Biology
General Biology I
General Biology II
General Zoology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Earth Science
The Earth Through Time
Concepts of Physics
Introductory Astronomy
College Physics I
College Physics II
University Physics I
University Physics II
Cognition and Brain Science
Technology, Engineering, and Design
Wellness
Select one of the following:2
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Introduction to Stress Management
Computer Science and Literacy
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Programming in Java
Introduction to Structured Programming I
Discovering Computing
Humanities
Literacies
Select one of the following:3
Oral Interpretation
Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Film
Mythology
World Literature I
World Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
Civilization, Thought, and Literary Heritage
Ethics and Philosophy of Science
1st Year Spanish I
1st Year Spanish II
2nd Year Spanish I
2nd Year Spanish II
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Art and Music
Select one of the following:3
Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to Digital Media
Art History I
Art History II
History of Craft
Fine Arts and Aesthetics
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
World Music
History of Rock and Roll
Social Science
Select 6 credits from the following:6
Understanding Media and Social Change
Human Communication
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Human Geography
United States to 1877
United States to Present
World Civilizations to 1500
World Civilizations since 1500
Environmental History
Native American Studies
American National Government
State and Local Government
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Anthropology
Additional Humanities or Social Science
Select one additional course from Humanities or Social Science or select from the following:2
Two-Dimensional Design
Drawing I
Ceramics I
Photography I
Survey of Geography
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39

Major Requirements

Required Courses
ART 115Introduction to Digital Media3
ART 120Painting I3
or ART 230 Drawing II
ART 122Two Dimensional Design3
ART 124Three Dimensional Design3
ART 130Drawing I3
ART 150Ceramics I3
or ART 265 Sculpture I
ART 170Printmaking I3
ART 180Photography I3
ART 210Art History I3
ART 211Art History II3
ART 311Art History III3
or ART 411 Art History IV
ART 390Art Methods4
ART 491Visual Arts Seminar2
ART 492Visual Arts Capstone2
Electives
Select six hours from the following:6
Graphic Design I
Painting II
Digital Imaging I
History of Craft
Digital Illustration I
Introduction to Web Design
Ceramics II
Sculpture I
Sculpture II
Printmaking II
Photography II
Art Business
Art History III
Painting III
Drawing III
History of Graphic Design
Ceramics III
Sculpture III
Printmaking III
Photography III
Independent Study
VCSU CSA Internship
Special Topics
Art History IV
Advanced Research Studio
Undergraduate Research
Internship
Special Topics
Total Credits47

Students are placed in an elementary and secondary classroom during the Student Teaching Field Experience.

Total General Education  39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 47 Hrs
Total Professional Education Sequence 32-33 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

Professional Education Sequence

Professional Education Sequence
EDUC 240Educating Exceptional Students3
EDUC 250Introduction to Education3
EDUC 283Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education3
EDUC 300Educational Technology2
EDUC 351Secondary Practicum and Classroom Management1
EDUC 352Culturally Diverse Practicum1
or EDUC 464 Practicum in the ELL Classroom
EDUC 375Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 2
EDUC 400Educational Psychology2
EDUC 450Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues2
EDUC 480Student Teaching (Secondary)10
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
Total Credits32

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

 Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ART 1223ART 1303
ART 150 or 1803Communication (Gen Ed)3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed)3
Social Science (Gen Ed)3Lab Science (Gen Ed)4
Computer Science and Literacy (Gen Ed)3MATH 104 (Gen Ed)3
UNIV 1501 
 16 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ART 180 or 1503ART 120 or 1703
Art and Music (Gen Ed)3Art History Selection3
Art History Section3EDUC 2403
EDUC 2503Lab Science (Gen Ed)4
HPER 100 or 212 (Gen Ed)2PSYC 2503
Social Science (Gen Ed)3 
 17 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ART 2303ART 120 or 1703
ART 3904ART 2653
Art Elective3ART 4912
Art History Selection3EDUC 3521
EDUC 2833EDUC 3752
EDUC 3002Literacies (Gen Ed)3
 18 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Additional Electives6ART 4922
Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2EDUC 48010
Art Elective2 
EDUC 3511 
EDUC 352 or 4641 
EDUC 4002 
EDUC 4502 
 16 12
Total Credits 125

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate competency in art education practice including curriculum planning, use of technology, and classroom management.

  2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical and contemporary world art dialogues.

  3. Students will demonstrate an awareness of the social impact of art by contributing to the cultural environment of the campus and community

  4. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the studio arts.

  5. Students will demonstrate professional preparedness.