Dec 21, 2024

2019-2020 Catalog

2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Visual Arts Education Program (BS)

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Visual Arts and Art History Department information

Program advisor: F. Wagonlander

The Bachelor of Visual Arts Education, as a K-12 certification, has the following requirements, which differ from those of secondary programs in other disciplines. In unusual circumstances, courses may be taken out of sequence with consent of the Art and Art History Department.

Completion of the Visual Arts Education major is required. A minor that complements the declared major and/or develops a greater knowledge base or skill level is highly recommended.

Note: Students who wish to add an endorsement in an area beyond the major must complete an approved TCP program in that area.

Professional requirements are to be completed in three phases, in sequence, during which the student creates an Individual Major Portfolio. A minimum grade of B (3.0) is required in each course.

In addition, for progression from phase to phase and completion of the program, minimum GPAs of B (3.0) or higher in the professional coursework and overall are required.

Further, throughout the program teacher education candidates will be assessed on dispositions a minimum of four times and complete a dispositions interview. Those who do not meet dispositional expectations may be required to fulfill a professional development plan and/or may be removed from the program.

Discipline-Specific Requirements

A. Art History (15 credits)

ARH 111 - History of Prehistoric to Medieval Art (3)
ARH 112 - History of Renaissance to Modern Art (3)
ARH 411 - History of Contemporary Art (3)
Two ARH courses at the 300 or 400 level, to exclude:
ARH 332 - Art and Art History in the Community (3-6).
ARH 395 - Internship in Art History (1).
ARH 397 - Independent Study in Art History (1-3).
ARH 497 - Senior Thesis in Art History (2-6).

B. Studio Art (36 credits)

Life Drawing (3 credits)

One from:

ART 361 - Painting from Life (3).
ART 362 - Painting from Life II (3).

Two-Dimensional Disciplines (6 credits)

Six additional credits, including at least one course at the 300 or 400 level, chosen to include two of the following two-dimensional disciplines:

Drawing

ART 103 - Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy (3)
ART 359 - Figure Drawing (3).
ART 361 - Painting from Life (3).
ART 362 - Painting from Life II (3).

Painting

ART 263 - Introduction to Painting Processes (3).
ART 307 - Water-Based Painting (3).
ART 309 - Oil Painting (3).
ART 353 - Portraiture In Painting or Drawing (3).
ART 354 - Narrative in Painting or Drawing (3).
ART 360 - Watercolor (3).
ART 366 - Mural Painting (3).
ART 385 - Realism in Drawing or Painting (3).
ART 386 - Abstraction in Painting or Drawing (3).
ART 393 - Landscape Painting (3).
ART 407 - Advanced Life Painting or Drawing (3).
ART 408 - Boundaries of Painting or Drawing (3).

Printmaking

ART 235 - Topics in Printmaking (3).
ART 337 - Relief Printmaking (3).
ART 338 - Intaglio Printmaking (3).
ART 339 - Screenprinting (3).
ART 341 - Workshop Practice of the Monoprint (3).
ART 343 - Collagraphic Printmaking (3).
ART 344 - Lithographic Printmaking (3).
ART 490 - Topics in Advanced Printmaking Techniques (3).

Photography

ART 214 - Color Photography (3).
ART 218 - Alternative Photo Processes (3).
ART 302 - Photographic Lighting Techniques (3).
ART 304 - Large Format Photography (3).
ART 316 - Advanced Black and White Photography (3).
ART 326 - Advanced Digital Photography (3).
ART 327 - Photographic Printmaking (3).
ART 329 - Introduction to Digital Illustration (3).
ART 404 - Studio Photography I (3).
ART 405 - Studio Photography II (3).

Graphic Design

ART 232 - Introduction to Typography (3).
ART 252 - Digital Imaging Design (3).
ART 330 - Typography II (3)
ART 406 - Branding Design (3).

Three-Dimensional Disciplines (6 credits)

Six additional credits including at least one course at the 300 or 400 level, chosen to include two of the following three-dimensional disciplines:

Sculpture

ART 269 - Introduction to Sculpture (3).
ART 270 - Beginning Figure Modeling (3).
ART 350 - Mixed Media Sculpture (3).
ART 355 - Glass Flameworking (3).
ART 367 - Intermediate Figure Modeling (3).
ART 368 - Installation Art (3).
ART 369 - Sculpture: Welding Techniques (3).
ART 371 - Sculpture and Furniture (3).
ART 372 - Sculpture: Alternative Methods and Materials (3).
ART 373 - Sculpture: Public Art (3).
ART 374 - Sculpture: Jewelry (3).
ART 471 - Sculpture: Advanced Techniques (3).
ART 472 - Advanced Figure Modeling (3).

Ceramics

ART 281 - Introduction to Ceramics (3).
ART 367 - Intermediate Figure Modeling (3).
ART 378 - Kiln Operation and Glaze Formulation (3).
ART 381 - Ceramics: Survey of Materials and Processes (3).
ART 382 - Techniques of Slipcasting and Mold Making (3).
ART 383 - Hand-Building in Ceramics (3).
ART 384 - Introduction to the Wheel and Throwing in Ceramics (3).
ART 388 - Ceramics: Dinnerware (3).
ART 389 - Glass Casting (3).
ART 472 - Advanced Figure Modeling (3).
ART 481 - Ceramics: Advanced Techniques (3).

Concentration Electives (6 credits)

Six credits at the 300 and/or 400 level in an area of concentration (i.e., painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design, photography or ceramics).

C. Additional Requirements

All requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science degree , including General Education requirements .

Professional Requirements

A. Course Requirements

Phase I - Foundational (15 credits)

PSY 100 - Principles of Psychology (3)
One from:
HIS 120 - United States to 1865 (3)
HIS 121 - United States since 1865 (3)
SEC 200 - Community, Family, Self (3).
ART 101 - Art Education-Elementary (3).
ART 102 - Art Education–Middle School (3).

Phase II - Pre-Professional (12 credits)

PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology (3)
SEC 320 - Teacher and Learner (3).
SEC 445 - Improvement of Reading in the Middle and Secondary School (3).
A course with UM-Flint US Diversity designation

Phase III - Professional (18 credits)

ART 300 - Methods and Materials (3).
or
EDE 342 - Methods and Materials (3).
ART 303 - Issues, Methods and Materials in K-12 Art (3).
EDE 469 - Student Teaching in the Elementary School (3-10) (elected for 5 credits)
SEC 469 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School (3-10) (elected for 4 credits)
SEC 499 - Secondary Student Teaching Seminar (3).

B. Transition Requirements

Acceptance to Phase II

Completion of at least 55 credits (junior standing), including at least 18 credits in the major and 12 in the minor (if applicable).
Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory.
Successful completion of the SAT or ACT, with scores on file with the University’s Certification Officer.
Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase II, including a felony/misdemeanor form

Acceptance to Phase III

Completion of at least 85 credits (senior standing)
Interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the Dispositions Inventory and pieces for the Individual Major Portfolio
Completion and acceptance of an application to Phase III, including a felony/misdemeanor form

Recommendation for Teacher Certification

Completion of at least 124 credits, including all major requirements
Exit interview with the TCP advisor, to include discussion of the completed Individual Major Portfolio and results of the Student Teaching Evaluation
Completion of the MTTC (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification) subject area test in the major and minor (where applicable), with a passing score on the major area test
Completion of an advanced and valid course in first aid and adult and child CPR from an approved provider
Completion of all paperwork necessary for certification, including a felony/misdemeanor form

Note

Prospective candidates should also study the section entitled General Requirements for Teacher Certification .

Minimum Credits for the Degree: 124 credits