The undergraduate program in Art Education is built on a strong foundation in art studio and art history, preparing students for careers in public school art teaching from primary through 12th grade. There are no major or minor options in Art Education, but rather an Area Concentration in art that is complemented by required coursework in professional education and the University Studies program. Admission to the program is selective and involves basic skills texts, a minimum grade-point average, an entrance interview, samples of writing, and a series of portfolio assessments.
After completion of 60 hours of course work (including EDP 202) students may apply for admission into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) through the College of Education. Admission into the TEP is required for student teaching and teacher certification. Certification also requires successful completion of the National Teachers Exam (NTE) and a one-year, paid internship.
B.A. Degree Requirements
For more information on TEP, NTE, certification and internship, as well as
the other specific requirements for the B.A. in Art Education and complete
descriptions of Art Education courses see the University’s current
Undergraduate Bulletin.
The Art Education Faculty has prepared guidelines and sample documents for the TEP interview process that are available on this website.
GUIDELINES FOR THE ART EDUCATION TEP INTERVIEW
The purpose of the Teacher Education Program (TEP) interviews
is to provide an opportunity for the Art Education Program Faculty
to become familiar with each candidate’s goals and commitment
to the art education profession. The Program Faculty reviews
the TEP applications and interviews each candidate. A recommendation
of acceptance, acceptance with provisions, or rejection is then made
for each applicant and forwarded to the College of Education’s
Teacher Certification Office. Each applicant receives an official
notification of entrance or non-entrance into the Art Education TEP
Program within ten days of the completed interview. Information
considered during the review process includes:
Dress and conduct yourself as you would for any important career interview—this is a career interview. Be on time and prepared to answer questions concerning your goals, art education background, views, current state and national directions in art education, KERA, etc.
TEP INTERVIEW PROCEDURES
THE INTERVIEW
PRESENTATION OF ART PORTFOLIO
Faculty prepares for the next candidate.
I first began drawing with my parents before I could hold a crayon alone. They helped me hold the crayon upright so I could scribble to my heart’s content. Eventually I would go for the crayons on my own. I believe art education is an important component of any educational program or school curriculum, because not every parent provides his or her child with “crayons.” Art education in schools provides every child that walks through the school’s doors an introduction to art. That’s what my crayons were to me, a beginning.
In every room full of students at least one will grow up to pursue a career in the arts, whether as a fine artist, or the layout designer for a newspaper. So many things we do today include an aspect of art, so I believe that just as the three ‘R’s are taught in schools, so should art education.
As an art teacher I can provide students with a fun environment and exposure to art. Having worked with children for years, I realize that every child is different. They all have different learning styles, different interest, and different attention spans. With the training I have received and what I will receive in future education classes I believe I will be able to cater to all these needs and allow the students to create art they like, under my direction and supervision.
The art classroom is a place where curriculum can be varied and exciting. Children can be introduced through small art projects to other countries and cultures. One such project can be based on the Chinese New Year, making colored paper lanterns. Instead of reading about these cultures, as in a regular classroom, they can experience part of them hands on in art class.
These are many reasons to include art as a part of every student’s curriculum, and there are many avenues for learning that can be taken. With art there are endless possibilities that can enrich students lives.
Jane
Doe
ADMISSION PORTFOLIO:
INFORMATION SHEET FOR TEP CANDIDATES
As part of the TEP Interview, Art Education students are required to prepare an admission portfolio which they with them to their admissions interview.
This portfolio should be comprised of the following items:
Please note: Your admission portfolio is the first
step in a three level portfolio process. The semester before
you student teach, you will be asked to present your Progress Portfolio. Your
final Student Teaching Portfolio will also be reviewed