B.A. in Art, Art Education K-12 Broadfield Option
The Art Education K-12 Broadfield Major is designed for students who wish to become licensed to teach art in grades K-12. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible for licensure in the state of Montana. Secondary education students are encouraged to pursue a teaching minor in additional content areas and should contact an advisor for details. Obtaining a teaching minor along with the major will require more than eight semesters. Students must complete a portfolio review before enrolling in 300 level studios. For more information on admission to the Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching, Licensure, Professional Expectations, and more, please visit: The Teacher Education Program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development; vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, behavioral health continuum, and physical areas, and individualize developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences for learners of all cognitive abilities;
- Use understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities, including American Indians and tribes in Montana and English Language Learners (ELL), to ensure inclusive environments that enable each learner to meet high standards;
- Work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation
- Demonstrate understanding of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) the candidate teaches and create individualized learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content, and include the instruction of reading and writing literacy into all program areas
- Demonstrate understanding of 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;
- Use multiple methods of assessment, including formative and summative assessments, to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teachers and learner’s decision making
- Plan and implement individualized instruction that supports students of all cognitive abilities 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;
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections and build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways
- Engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually evaluate candidates’ practice, particularly the effects of candidates’ choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner;
- Interact knowledgeably and professionally with students, families, and colleagues based on social needs and institutional roles;
- Engage in leadership or collaborative roles, or both, in content-based professional learning communities and organizations and continue to develop as professional educators;
- Demonstrate understanding of and ability to integrate history, cultural heritage, and contemporary status of American Indians and tribes in Montana.
| Freshman Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ARTZ 105IA - 2-Dimensional Design | 3 | |
| ARTZ 109IA - Visual Language: Comprehensive Foundation | 3 | |
| ARTH 200IA - Art of World Civilization I | 4 | |
| University Core and Electives | 4 | |
| ARTZ 110RA - Visual Language: Ideation and Creativity | 3 | |
| MART 122 - Introduction to Adobe | 2 | |
| ARTH 201IA - Art of World Civilization II | 4 | |
| EDU 223IS - Educ Psych and Adolescent Dev or EDU 222IS - Educ Psych & Child Development | 3 | |
| Art Studio-Beginning Elective | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 14 | 16 |
| Sophomore Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Art Studio-Beginning Electives | 8 | |
| EDU 211D - Multicultural Education | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 5 | |
| Art Studio-Beginning Elective | 4 | |
| EDU 347 - Managing the Learning Environment for K-12/Secondary | 2 | |
| EDU 370 - Integrating Tech into Educ | 3 | |
| University Core and Electives | 7 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Junior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| EDU 382 - Assessmt, Curric, Instructn | 3 | |
| EDSP 306 - Exceptional Learners | 3 | |
| University Core & Electives | 10 | |
| Art History-Elective | 3 | |
| EDP 304 - Practicum: 5-12/K-12 | 2 | |
| EDP 305 - Practicum Lab: 5-12/K-12 | 1 | |
| EDM 419 - Methods: K-4 Art | 3 | |
| EDM 408 - Methods: 5-12 Art | 3 | |
| University Core and Elective | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Senior Year | Credits | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Art Studio-Advanced Elective | 5 | |
| Art History-Elective | 3 | |
| University Core & Electives | 8 | |
| EDU 495R - Student Teaching | 12 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 12 |
| Total Program Credits: | 122 | |
A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.
| Art Studio-Beginning Electives | ||
| Must include one 2-D and one 3-D course | ||
| ARTZ 211RA | Drawing I | 4 |
| ARTZ 221 | Painting I | 4 |
| ARTZ 231RA | Ceramics I | 4 |
| ARTZ 251 | Sculpture I | 4 |
| ARTZ 261 | Metals I | 4 |
| ARTZ 271 | Printmaking I | 4 |
| Art History Electives | ||
| ARTH 302 | Survey of Hellenistic Art | 3 |
| ARTH 310 | Art and Architecture of Ancient Mesoamerica | 3 |
| ARTH 312 | History of Decorative Arts | 3 |
| ARTH 323 | History of Printmaking | 3 |
| ARTH 342 | Modern Art | 3 |
| ARTH 360 | History of Asian Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTH 375 | Roman, Etruscan, Greek Art in Italy | 3 |
| ARTH 391 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| ARTH 400 | Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt | 3 |
| ARTH 402 | Greek Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTH 406 | Roman Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTH 410 | Medieval Art | 3 |
| ARTH 422 | Early Renaissance to 15th Century Art | 3 |
| ARTH 424 | High Renaissance and Mannerism | 3 |
| ARTH 426 | Baroque Art in Italy and Southern Europe, 1600-1700 | 3 |
| ARTH 427 | Baroque Art in the Netherlands | 3 |
| ARTH 430 | Art in the Age of Empire 1800-1875 | 3 |
| ARTH 432 | Art in the Age of Revolution | 3 |
| ARTH 435 | Art of the United States | 3 |
| ARTH 451 | Contemporary Art, 1945-1990 | 3 |
| ARTH 460 | Contemporary Art & Ecology | 3 |
| ARTH 461 | Art and Social Activism | 3 |
| ARTH 491 | Special Topics | 1-4 |
| Art Studio-Advanced Electives | ||
| ARTZ 312 | Intermediate Drawing | 5 |
| ARTZ 322 | Intermediate Painting | 5 |
| ARTZ 332 | Intermediate Ceramics | 5 |
| ARTZ 352 | Intermediate Sculpture | 5 |
| ARTZ 361 | Metals II | 5 |
| ARTZ 373 | Intermediate Printmaking - Lithography | 5 |
| ARTZ 374 | Intermediate Printmaking - Serigraphy | 5 |
| ARTZ 375 | Intermediate Printmaking - Intaglio | 5 |
| ARTZ 376 | Intermediate Printmaking - Relief | 5 |
| ARTZ 379 | Alternative Print Media | 5 |
| ARTZ 491 | Special Topics | 1-5 |