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

1. Learner Development: The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences (Human Relations, Pedagogical Knowledge) 

2. Learning Differences : The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Human Relations, Pedagogical Knowledge) 

3. 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. (Teaching Practice, Human Relations)

4. Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (Content Knowledge)

5. Application of Content:  The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.

6. Assessment Strategies: The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. (Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge)

7. Planning for Instruction: The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. (Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge)

8. Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (Pedagogical Knowledge, Communication Skills, Teaching Practice)

9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice: The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.

10. Leadership and Collaboration: The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.

11.  Character/Faith Development: All teachers model a value system which emphasizes moral and ethical character. Teachers in Christian schools integrate faith and learning while modeling Christian mission and service with a biblical worldview. Lutheran teachers adhere to the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. (Human Relations, Professional Dispositions, Content Knowledge)

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.

Core Requirements45 - 48
Major Requirements31 - 37
Major Subject Area49
Total Hours125-134

NOTE: Check with the Chair of the Secondary Education Department for possible changes in this major.

Core Curriculum - 45 - 48 Credits

Concordia Common Core -

Theology - Public Education
REL 1000The Bible3
REL 1100Christian Faith3
Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC)
REL 2010Old Testament3
REL 2020New Testament3
REL 2030Biblical Theology3
CCE 1010Christian Citizen3
CCE 1020Western Culture & Worldview3
CCE 1030Western Thought & Worldview3
CCE 1040Science & Humanity3
Liberal Arts Dimensions
ENG 1040Introduction to Writing3
COMM 1100Public 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, 20303
ED 1102Foundations of Education3
HHP 1100Stewardship of the Body1
HHP Activity Course 1
Human Creativity and Expression: Art (This requirement is satisfied within art coursework).3
MATH 1250Contemporary Math3
or MATH 1280 College Algebra
SCI 1100Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences4
ED 1103Human Relations for Teachers (register with ED1212)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

Field Experience (clincial experiences are graded as pass/fail)
ED 1211Discovery Clinical0
ED 1212Cultural Clinical0
ED 1213Special Education Clinical0
Education Seminars (seminars are graded as pass/fail)
ED 1000Orientation Seminar0
ED 2000UDS Seminar0
ED 3000Student Teaching Seminar0
Theoretical & Practical Components
ED 1230Nature of the Exceptional Child (register with ED 1213)3
ED 1275Human Learning (register with ED 1211)3
ED 3318The Art & Science of Planning 23
ED 4337The Art and Science of Assessment 2,33
ED 4339The Art and Science of Instruction 2,33
ED 4411The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 23
Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester)
ED 4414Portfolio Completion-Secondary 21
ED 4433
ED 4434
Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1
and Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 2
12
Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements
ED 2306Teaching the Faith3
REL 4000Lutheran Confessions3
Christian Teacher Certification Requirements
ED 2306Teaching the Faith3
Select one of the following:3
REL 4000Lutheran Confessions3
REL 3860Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church3
REL 3500A Survey of Christian Thought3
PHIL 3250Christian Apologetics3
PHIL 3340Christ and Culture3
2

Course requires Upper Division Status

3

ED4337 and ED4339 are taken concurrently the Fall prior to student teaching.

Major Requirements - 49 credits

Required Art Courses
ART 15002-Dimensional Design3
ART 1510Observational Drawing3
ART 1050Ceramic Fundamentals3
ART 1520Creative Workshop: 2D Art3
ART 1530Creative Workshop: 3D Art3
ART 2540Mixed Media Drawing3
ART 2560Painting3
or ART 1550 Color Theory Application
ART 2000Art History I3
ART 2010Art History II3
Technology Courses
GD 1500Digital Vector Design3
GD 1510Digital Raster Design3
Required Art Education Courses
AE 2500Elementary Art Education: Theory and Practice3
AE 3500Secondary Art Education: Theory and Practice3
AE 3510Curriculum Design in Art Education3
ART 4800Senior Portfolio/Exhibition1
Art Electives in a studio specialization (choose 2 - 6 credits total)
ART 1020Digital Imaging Fundamentals3
ART 3500Figure Drawing3
GD 3510Creative Pixel Studio3
GD 3520Web Design Solutions3
Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ED 1000 Orientation Seminar 0
ED 1102 Foundations of Education 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
REL 2010 Old Testament 3
CCE 1010 Christian Citizen 3
ED 1103 Human Relations for Teachers 3
ED 1212 Cultural Clinical 0
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours18
Semester 2
ED 1275 Human Learning 3
ED 1211 Discovery Clinical 0
REL 2020 New Testament 3
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours15
Semester 3
ED 1230 Nature of the Exceptional Child 3
ED 1213 Special Education Clinical 0
ENG 1040 Introduction to Writing 3
CCE 1020 Western Culture & Worldview 3
REL 2030 Biblical Theology 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours18
Semester 4
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
ED 2000 UDS Seminar 0
FAITH & LIFE 3
MATH 1250
Contemporary Math
or College Algebra
3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours15
Semester 5
MAJOR COURSE 3
SCI 1100 Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences 4
HHP ACTIVITY 1
MAJOR COURSE 3
COMM 1100
Public Speaking
or Interpersonal Communication
3
HHP 1100 Stewardship of the Body 1
 Hours15
Semester 6
ED 3318 The Art & Science of Planning 3
ED 4411 The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION 3
ED 2306 Teaching the Faith 3
 Hours18
Semester 7
ED 4337 The Art and Science of Assessment 3
ED 3000 Student Teaching Seminar 0
CURRICULUM & METHODS 3
ED 4339 The Art and Science of Instruction 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
REL 4000 Lutheran Confessions 3
 Hours18
Semester 8
ED 4433 Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1 6
ED 4434 Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 6
ED 4414 Portfolio Completion-Secondary 1
 Hours13
 Total Hours130

Course options and schedule are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ED 1000 Orientation Seminar 0
ED 1102 Foundations of Education 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
REL 1000 The Bible 3
CCE 1010 Christian Citizen 3
ED 1103 Human Relations for Teachers 3
ED 1212 Cultural Clinical 0
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours18
Semester 2
ED 1275 Human Learning 3
ED 1212 Cultural Clinical 0
REL 1100 Christian Faith 3
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours15
Semester 3
ED 1230 Nature of the Exceptional Child 3
ED 1213 Special Education Clinical 0
ENG 1040 Introduction to Writing 3
CCE 1020 Western Culture & Worldview 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours15
Semester 4
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
ED 2000 UDS Seminar 0
FAITH & LIFE 3
MATH 1250
Contemporary Math
or College Algebra
3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours15
Semester 5
MAJOR COURSE 3
SCI 1100 Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences 4
HHP ACTIVITY 1
MAJOR COURSE 3
COMM 1100
Public Speaking
or Interpersonal Communication
3
HHP 1100 Stewardship of the Body 1
 Hours15
Semester 6
ED 3318 The Art & Science of Planning 3
ED 4411 The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION 3
 Hours15
Semester 7
ED 4337 The Art and Science of Assessment 3
ED 3000 Student Teaching Seminar 0
CURRICULUM & METHODS 3
ED 4339 The Art and Science of Instruction 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
MAJOR COURSE 3
 Hours15
Semester 8
ED 4433 Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1 6
ED 4434 Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 6
ED 4414 Portfolio Completion-Secondary 1
 Hours13
 Total Hours121

Course options and schedule are subject to change.