The Major in Art, B.F.A., Art Education Concentration, embraces the artist-teacher concept, allowing students to develop a strong studio practice and take coursework to prepare to teach art at the K-12 level. Students engage in philosophical and theoretical studies, contemporary pedagogical practices, and arts-based research to prepare for the complexities of the K-12 art studio. Student teaching, field work, and service learning is expected and prepares students to enter a career as an art educator.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Students will demonstrate:<br><br>Fundamental knowledge and mastery of media and processes necessary to communicate meaning in a work of art.<br>Ability to communicate clearly about their own art and the art of others in terms of both content and visual form.<br>Knowledge about contemporary art and the motivation to view and discuss current local, regional, and national exhibitions.<br>In addition to the outcomes above, students with an Art Education concentration will be able to:<br><br>Integrate literacy, numeracy, and other skill-building aptitudes while providing appropriate accommodation and differentiation strategies in the art experiences they develop for their students. <br>Effectively document, analyze, and reflect on student learning and make appropriate changes for more effective instruction.<br>Demonstrate proficiency in all areas of the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.