Art Education, B.A.
Why Choose Art Education?
You’ll develop your own artistic vision and foster the creativity of young people. North Central’s exceptional art education curriculum includes plenty of studio time in our top-notch art facilities. The program also addresses current issues in K-12 education and leads to licensure by the State of Illinois. Because North Central graduates complete at least 155 pre-residency teaching hours, it’s no surprise that they enjoy extremely high teacher placement rates.
Curriculum
Art education majors develop problem-solving skills and creative design thinking strategies through analysis, critique and creation of works of art. Students explore a range of media in foundational studio courses and refine their art practice in advanced courses, culminating in a senior art exhibition. Students pair the major with secondary education and are prepared for K-12 Art Teaching Certification as well as a wide range of teaching possibilities in community art centers, children's museums, art museums, parks and recreation departments and arts organizations.
Major Requirements
Required Courses
One of the following:
Studio Art Electives
Four credit hours from studio art electives at the 200-level
Eight credit hours from studio art electives at the 300-level
Note: Studio electives should be from different methods for breadth
Art History Courses
One of the following:
Senior Art Exhibit/Capstone
Notes:
*ARTD 496 and ARTD 498 do not count toward the 400-level studio art electives (can be taken for 0 credits for Art Education majors)
*ARTD 190 is a recommended course
Education Requirements
Completion of the Secondary Education major requirements and the following courses:
Additional Requirements for the B.A. Degree
Students must demonstrate elementary competence in a foreign language. For more information, see the B.A. Degree Requirements within the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.