Art Education Major (M)
Art provides the means to give physical form to all of human experience. You will learn the power of using faith as a part of education in both public and parochial settings. You will learn to promote engagement between art and theology, the importance of the spiritual as revealed in art objects, sacred spaces, and in artistic practice, and the connections between visual art and faith. You will learn how art affects the development of children from a physical, mental and spiritual perspective. This program is a licensable subject area major for those seeking a K-12 Education Bachelor's degree.
Our experienced faculty will guide you to explore your own skills in the arts and help communicate it effectively and engagingly with others. You will learn both the fundamentals of art and pedagogy. Coursework blends studio and education courses to fully prepare students for a rewarding career in art education. Upon successful completion of all coursework, including a semester of student teaching, art education majors earn full licensure by the State of Wisconsin to teach art at the elementary and secondary levels (K-12).
Program Learning Outcomes
- Pupil Development. The teacher understands how pupils grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas. The teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences for pupils.
- Learning Differences. The teacher uses his or her understanding of individual pupil differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each pupil to meet high standards.
- Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
- Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of each discipline he or she teaches. The teacher creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for pupils to assure mastery of the content.
- Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage pupils in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
- Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage pupils in their own growth, to monitor pupil progress, and to guide the teacher’s and pupil’s decision making.
- Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every pupil in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, pedagogy, pupils, and pupils’ communities.
- Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage pupils to develop a deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to develop skills to apply knowledge in a meaningful way.
- Professional Learning and Ethical Practice. The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning. The teacher uses evidence to continuously evaluate the teacher’s practice, including the effects of the teacher’s choices and actions on pupils, their families, other educators, and the community. The teacher adapts the teacher’s practice to meet the needs of each pupil.
- Leadership and Collaboration. The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunity in order to take responsibility for pupil learning, to collaborate with pupils, their families, educators, and the community, and to advance the profession.
- CUW Faith Standard: Educators model Christian servant leadership by demonstrating consistent moral and ethical behavior, inspiring others by example in their personal, professional, and community lives. In Christian schools, teachers integrate faith and learning, embodying a biblical worldview while fostering a value system that emphasizes character, mission, and service. Teacher candidates seeking the Lutheran Teacher Diploma adhere to the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
NOTE: All licensable majors and minors require that students pass applicable content examinations for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
NOTE: Art Education is licensable as a K-12 program only.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 - 48 | |
| Major Requirements | 31 - 37 | |
| Major Subject Area | 49 | |
| Total Hours | 125-134 | |
NOTE: Check with the Chair of the Secondary Education Department for possible changes in this major.
Core Curriculum - 45 - 48 Credits
Concordia Common Core -
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theology - Public Education | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC) | ||
| REL 2010 | Old Testament | 3 |
| REL 2020 | New Testament | 3 |
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Dimensions | ||
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| COMM 1100 | Public Speaking (or a language course) | 3 |
| or COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Faith and Life Elective: Any course with REL prefix other than REL 1000, 1100, 2010, 2020, 2030 | 3 | |
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| HHP Activity Course | 1 | |
| Human Creativity and Expression: Art (This requirement is satisfied within art coursework). | 3 | |
| MATH 1250 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| or MATH 1280 | College Algebra | |
| SCI 1100 | Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences | 4 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| Note: Two CUW - approved writing intensive courses are required for graduation. Other Electives if under 120 credits: | 3-6 | |
K-12 CURRICULUM - 31 - 37 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 1000 | Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| ED 2000 | UDS Seminar | 0 |
| ED 3000 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| Theoretical & Practical Components | ||
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| ED 3318 | The Art & Science of Planning 2 | 3 |
| ED 4337 | The Art and Science of Assessment 2,3 | 3 |
| ED 4339 | The Art and Science of Instruction 2,3 | 3 |
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 2 | 3 |
| Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester) | ||
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary 2 | 1 |
| ED 4452 | Secondary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| Christian Teacher Certification Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| REL 3860 | Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church | 3 |
| REL 3500 | A Survey of Christian Thought | 3 |
| PHIL 3250 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| PHIL 3340 | Christ and Culture | 3 |
- 2
Course requires Upper Division Status
- 3
ED4337 and ED4339 are taken concurrently the Fall prior to student teaching.
Major Requirements - 49 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Art Courses | ||
| ART 1500 | 2-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 1510 | Observational Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1050 | Ceramic Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 1520 | Creative Workshop: 2D Art | 3 |
| ART 1530 | Creative Workshop: 3D Art | 3 |
| ART 2540 | Mixed Media Drawing | 3 |
| ART 2560 | Painting | 3 |
| or ART 1550 | Color Theory Application | |
| ART 2000 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 2010 | Art History II | 3 |
| Technology Courses | ||
| GD 1500 | Digital Vector Design | 3 |
| GD 1510 | Digital Raster Design | 3 |
| Required Art Education Courses | ||
| AE 2500 | Elementary Art Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| AE 3500 | Secondary Art Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| AE 3510 | Curriculum Design in Art Education | 3 |
| ART 4800 | Senior Portfolio/Exhibition | 1 |
| Art Electives in a studio specialization (choose 2 - 6 credits total) | ||
| ART 1020 | Digital Imaging Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 3500 | Figure Drawing | 3 |
| GD 3510 | Creative Pixel Studio | 3 |
| GD 3520 | Web Design Solutions | 3 |
Plan - Lutheran Teacher Diploma
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ED 1000 | Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| ART 1500 | 2-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 1510 | Observational Drawing | 3 |
| GD 1500 | Digital Vector Design | 3 |
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| AE 2500 | Elementary Art Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 1550 or ART 2560 |
Color Theory Application or Painting |
3 |
| GD 1510 | Digital Raster Design | 3 |
| ART 1520 | Creative Workshop: 2D Art | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| AE 3500 | Secondary Art Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ART 1530 | Creative Workshop: 3D Art | 3 |
| ART 1050 | Ceramic Fundamentals | 3 |
| REL 2010 | Old Testament | 3 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| AE 3510 | Curriculum Design in Art Education | 3 |
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| MATH 1250 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| ED 2000 | UDS Seminar | 0 |
| ART 2540 | Mixed Media Drawing | 3 |
| REL 2020 | New Testament | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ART 2000 | Art History I | 3 |
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| ART ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| COMM 1100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ART 2010 | Art History II | 3 |
| REL ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching | 3 |
| ED 3318 | The Art & Science of Planning | 3 |
| ART ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| ED 4339 | The Art and Science of Instruction | 3 |
| ED 4337 | The Art and Science of Assessment | 3 |
| SCI 1100 | Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences | 4 |
| HHP ACTIVITY | 1 | |
| ED 3000 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| ART 4800 | Senior Portfolio/Exhibition | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary | 1 |
| ED 4452 | Secondary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 133 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.
Plan - Public Education
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ED 1000 | Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| ART 1500 | 2-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART 1510 | Observational Drawing | 3 |
| GD 1500 | Digital Vector Design | 3 |
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| AE 2500 | Elementary Art Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ART 1550 or ART 2560 |
Color Theory Application or Painting |
3 |
| GD 1510 | Digital Raster Design | 3 |
| ART 1520 | Creative Workshop: 2D Art | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| AE 3500 | Secondary Art Education: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ART 1530 | Creative Workshop: 3D Art | 3 |
| ART 1050 | Ceramic Fundamentals | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| ENG 1040 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| AE 3510 | Curriculum Design in Art Education | 3 |
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| MATH 1250 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| ED 2000 | UDS Seminar | 0 |
| ART 2540 | Mixed Media Drawing | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ART 2000 | Art History I | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| ART ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| COMM 1100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ART 2010 | Art History II | 3 |
| REL ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching | 3 |
| ED 3318 | The Art & Science of Planning | 3 |
| ART ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| HHP 1100 | Stewardship of the Body | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| ED 4339 | The Art and Science of Instruction | 3 |
| ED 4337 | The Art and Science of Assessment | 3 |
| SCI 1100 | Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences | 4 |
| HHP ACTIVITY | 1 | |
| ART 4800 | Senior Portfolio/Exhibition | 3 |
| ED 3000 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary | 1 |
| ED 4452 | Secondary Education Student Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.