About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in preK-12 art education program. The program provides instruction in both the theory and practical methods of teaching art from kindergarten through high school in a variety of educational settings. The B.F.A. in art education emphasizes studio arts, art history, and professional education coursework. Students gain hands-on experience in schools, museums, and cultural institutions, developing the skills needed to become effective and successful art educators. The program also examines past and current issues in art education, exploring how political, social, and cultural perspectives shape teaching practices and policies. Old Dominion University’s B.F.A. in art education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Virginia Department of Education.
Program Highlights
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Students create and facilitate art workshops for youth at museums and cultural institutions in Hampton Roads as part of their capstone course work.
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Students create hard copy and eportfolios, which include teaching philosophies, resumes, lesson plans, and studio art.
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Students complete 100+ hours of practicum experience in public schools, museums and cultural institutions.
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Students complete a final semester of student teaching in both elementary and secondary settings under a supervising art teacher.
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Requirements
All students must apply for and be admitted into the approved art education program. Students must meet the required criteria for admission by passing the Virginia Board of Education prescribed assessments and earn the minimum required grade point averages (GPA). Application forms for admission to teacher education programs are available on the Teacher & Education Preparation website and are to be submitted to the art education program director or Art Department chair before being submitted to Teacher & Education Preparation.
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Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Cost
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