Buffalo State University 17 courses 120 total credits
Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE) Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs" found in this catalog. Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department. Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states The BFA in Art Education program prepares students for initial certification to teach visual arts to pre-kindergarten through grade 12 (PK-12) in New York State schools. The program develops art education professionals who: Β· understand contemporary art and culture and are committed to teaching students in meaningful and critical ways. Β· consider teaching to be a dynamic and continuing process utilizing current media technology. Β· are sensitive to issues of diversity, capable of adapting their teaching strategies to meet individual needs. Β· are active in the professional, cultural, and art communities. Β· have a depth of experience in at least one art making medium, with a solid breadth in several.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Art Education Major Requirements | 36 credits |
| Fine Arts and Design Major Requirements | 57 credits |
| Studio (AAD, FAR and DES) Electives Selected By Advisement | 30 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AED 200 | Fundamentals of Art Inquiry | 3 |
| AED 300 | Foundations in Art Education | 3 |
| AED 301 | Theoretical Constructs in Art Education | 3 |
| AED 302 | Functions and Practice in Art Education | 3 |
| AED 315 | Arts in Living | 3 |
| AED 335 | Inclusive Art Classrooms | 3 |
| AED 398 | Art, Society and New Media Technologies for Art Educators | 3 |
| AED 400 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 24 credits | |
Required Field Experience
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AED 303 | Elementary Student Teaching in Art | 6 |
| AED 304 | Secondary Student Teaching in Art | 6 |
| Total Required Field Experience | 12 credits | |
Required Fine Arts Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAD 101 | Drawing I | 1-3 |
| FAR 102 | Drawing II | 3 |
| AAD 150 | Themes and Issues in the Contemporary Arts | 3 |
| AAD 251 | Art History: from Prehistory to Medieval Period | 3 |
| AAD 252 | Art History: from the Renaissance to the Modern World | 3 |
| Total Required Fine Arts Courses | 15 credits | |
Required Design Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAD 102 | Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| AAD 103 | Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| Total Required Design Courses | 6 credits | |
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