Majors and More

 

Bachelor of Arts in Art — Certification as Art Teacher (PK-12)

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with Certification as an Art Teacher prepares the student for teaching in the PK-12 art classroom. Licensure is through the State of South Carolina.

General Education

 

Semester Hours

ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy
1
Shared Skills and Proficiencies
   
Writing and Critical Thinking    
WRIT 101 Composition
3
HMXP 102      Human Experience
3
CRTW 201 Critical Reading, Thinking & Writing
3
Oral Communication Met in major with ARTE 391
0
Technology Met in major with ARTS 281
0
Intensive Writing Met in major with ARTE 548
0
Constitution Requirement See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); may be met with another requirement
0-3
Physical Activity See approved list (pdf - 306 KB)
1
Thinking Critically Across Disciplines*    
Global Perspectives Met in major with ARTH 175
0
Historical Perspectives Met in major with ARTH 176
0
Introducing Students to Broad Disciplinary Perspectives*
 
Social Science See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); must include 2 designators
3
  3 hours met with EDCO 200  
Humanities and Arts Met in major with ARTH 348 and ARTS 351
0
Quantitative Skills and Natural Science (3 courses) 9-12
    Quantitative Skills See approved list (pdf - 306 KB) (3-8)
Natural Science See approved list (pdf - 306 KB); must include one lab science.  If 2 courses taken, must be in two different groups:  Life, Physical, Earth

(3-8)

Subtotal   23-29
*No more than two courses in the major may count toward requirements in these areas
 
Required Courses in Major  

67

ARTT 112 Introduction to Fine Arts
3
ARTS 101 2D Design I
3
ARTS 102 3D Design I
3
ARTT 200 Foundation review
0
ARTS 120 Foundation Drawing 
3
ARTS 220 Drawing II
3
ARTS 204 3D Media Studies      3
ARTS 205 Photo Media Studies 3
ARTS 206 2D Media Studies 3
ARTS 281 Digital Studio
3
ARTS 332 or 355 Sculpture I, Jewelry and Metals I
3
ARTS 335 OR Printmaking: Serigraphy/Screen Processes
3
ARTS 336 OR Printmaking: Relief  
ARTS 337 OR Printmaking: Intaglio  
ARTS 364 Digital Photography  
ARTS 342 Painting I
3
ARTS 351 Ceramics I
3
ARTS or ARTH Electives in one designator  
3
ARTT 300 Sophomore Portfolio Review
0
ARTH 175 Intro to Ancient and Medieval Art
3
ARTH 176 Intro to Art Hist Renaissance-Present
3
ARTH Non-Western Elective Any non-Western ARTH course
3
ARTH 348 Modernism
3
ARTE 348 Introduction to Art Education
3
ARTE 391 Principles of Teaching Art
3
ARTE 393 Senior Capstone Seminar in Art Ed
1
ARTE 528 Foundations for Art Education
3
ARTE 548 Art Ed Sec Curriculum and Research
3
 
Professional Education Sequence  

30

EDCO 101* Developing Observation and Analysis Skills
1
EDCO 200* Developmental Sciences and the Context of Poverty
3
EDCO 201* Literacy and The English Language Learner
2
EDCO 202* Supporting Exceptional & Gifted Learners in the General Ed Classroom
2
EDCO 220* Assessment to Meet Diverse Needs
2
EDCO 305* Technology in the Classroom
2
EDCO 350* Academic & Social Strategies for Establishing Inclusive Classroom Climate
3
EDCO 401 Internship I:  Understanding Contextual Factors
1
EDCO 402 Internship II:  Assessment and Instruction, Secondary and K-12
9
EDCO 410* Education in a Democracy 2
READ 345* or 346* Content Area Reading/Writing 3
Total  

120

*A grade of C or better must be earned and cannot be taken on the S/U basis.

Foundation Review Requirements: A review of student in Foundations Studies is required of all Department of Fine Arts majors, except BA-Art History. All must enroll in the Foundation Review (ARTT 200) prior to enrollment in ARTS courses numbered 399 and above. Required for first-year Art majors. 

For additional degree requirements, please visit the Degree Requirements page.