Art Education K12 - Teaching and Learning - The University of Iowa College of Education

The Art Education Program requires a broad foundation of the formal traditions in studio art as well as substantive knowledge in art history, set along side art teacher certification course work. Undergraduate students in Art Education concentrate in studio art accomplishing the B.A. or B.F.A degrees in The School of Art and Art History, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students pursue a broad-based knowledge in at least four areas of studio art. Students with proven abilities may transfer into the B.F.A. program, accomplishing along side the degree, Art Teacher Licensure K-12. Application for such transfer normally should be made early in the junior year. B.F.A. students may select an emphasis in ceramics, design, drawing, intermedia and video art, metalsmithing and jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture.

Art Education certification with a B.A. in Art is a minimum of 42 s.h. of art and art history (NOTE: 4 s.h. more than the minimum requirement for a B.A. without Art Teacher Certification). B.A. students earn at least 70 s.h. of credit in non-art courses. Cross-referenced courses originating in the School of Art and Art History may not be counted as non-art electives. Consistent with the B.A., no more than 50 s.h. of credit in art history, studio art, and art education courses may be counted toward the degree.

Art Education certification with a Bachelor of Fine Art is a minimum of 62 s.h. Undergraduate students in Art Education accomplishing the B.F.A with Art Teacher Licensure K-12 will upon completion of the program have typically completed an additional semester of course work. In addition to completing the General Education Program (see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences introductory section in the Catalog) and major requirements listed above for the B.A. in art, B.F.A. candidates must complete three courses in a studio area of concentration beyond the fundamental course, and at least the second semester of course work in each of two additional studio areas. Papermaking, calligraphy, and bookbinding courses may not be used as major or minor areas. Cross-referenced courses originating in the School of Art and Art History may not be counted as non-art electives. The B.F.A. requires that 58 s.h. from courses taken outside the School of Art and Art History and 62 s.h. in School of Art and Art History courses. Prospective B.F.A. students must apply to enter the program after completing at least one semester of work in the studio area of concentration, but before completing 50 s.h. in art. B.F.A. candidate reviews are held once each semester.

You must submit an application for admission to the Teacher Education Program in the Student Services Advising Office, N 310 Lindquist Center. Deadlines: March 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring.

The B.A. in Art with Art Education (Teacher Certification) requires the following:

Electives, chosen only from courses that originate in the School of Art and Art History, must bring the total credit in art history, studio art, and art education to a minimum of 47 s.h.. Often, students will select two additional studio courses in an area of emphasis. No more than 50 s.h. of credit in art history, studio art, and art education courses together may be counted toward the degree.

Transfer students majoring in art must complete at The University of Iowa a minimum of 3 s.h. in art history and 12 s.h. in studio art. The studio hours must include work in at least two different studio areas.

Undergraduate transfer students majoring in studio art must, during their first week in residence, show a portfolio of their art to faculty members, who determine the students' placement in, or exemption from, the sequence of basic studio courses.

The Art Education Program has the following requirements, in addition to the completion of a major in Art or Art History, for certification to teach Art in grades K-12. 10/2003

Please note that in your first semester in the program you are required to take the following core education classes including: Orientation to Secondary Education (07S:190) & Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas (07S:195).

YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE, N310 LINDQUIST CENTER. DEADLINES: MARCH 15 FOR SUMMER & FALL, OCTOBER 15 FOR SPRING.

Art Education office (Ph. 335-3013). Contacts: Steve McGuire (s-mcguire@uiowa.edu), or Rachel Williams (rachel-williams@ uiowa.edu)

Date Due	Deadline Item		Your Status
With Application	10-Hour Volunteer Experience.
With Application	Praxis I basic skills test taken and official scores submitted to N310 Lindquist Center. Or, GRE scores submitted to N310 Lindquist Center.
During 1st semester in the Teacher Education Program	Complete:
	7S:190	Orientation to Secondary Education
	7S:195	Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas
	7E/S:102	Technology in the Classroom
	In 7E/S:102, request the addition of the employment folder to your web site. Send an e-mail message requesting the employment folder to: david-lippe@uiowa.edu. In the subject line please type "employment folder." Include your name and HawkID somewhere within the message.
One year in advance of your student teaching semester.	Apply for student teaching one year in advance. For summer and fall student teaching, meetings are held in October (one year in advance of placement) with a November 15th application deadline. For spring student teaching, meetings are held in January (one year in advance of placement) with a February 15th application deadline.
Final Semester	Completion of Art Education employment ePortfolio and University of Iowa College of Education Standards ePortfolio.